Staying Small Successfully : A Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Design Professionals

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The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Describes the management and marketing techniques that allow small firms to increase profitability without a surge in overhead. Covers planning, marketing, business and financial management project management, and automation. Also gives hints for strengthening quality control and reducing liability and for improving human resources management. A special chapter deals with the role of the owner/principal(s). Includes profiles of successful firms, profit and loss statements and cash flow tables.

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