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What is a Corporation?
What is a Corporation?
- A business entity formed by a single person only
- A legal business entity formed by a group of people acting as a single unit (correct)
- A limited business relationship between two architectural practices
- An architectural practice owned and controlled exclusively by one person
What distinguishes a Joint Venture from a Partnership?
What distinguishes a Joint Venture from a Partnership?
- Joint Venture has more inherent duties and responsibilities than a Partnership
- Partnership involves two architectural practices while Joint Venture involves multiple professionals
- Joint Venture is a defined business relationship for a limited purpose without some partnership responsibilities (correct)
- Partnership is an incorporated relationship between architects
What is a Sole Proprietorship?
What is a Sole Proprietorship?
- A legal business entity formed by a group of people
- An unincorporated relationship between architects
- An architectural practice owned and controlled by multiple individuals
- An architectural practice owned and controlled exclusively by one person (correct)
What must the owner(s) of an architectural practice be able to do?
What must the owner(s) of an architectural practice be able to do?
What are the key steps in launching an architectural practice?
What are the key steps in launching an architectural practice?
What should individuals consider before establishing an architectural practice?
What should individuals consider before establishing an architectural practice?
What is the alternative to strategic planning, as mentioned in the text?
What is the alternative to strategic planning, as mentioned in the text?
What is the typical timeframe for a strategic plan according to the text?
What is the typical timeframe for a strategic plan according to the text?
Which element should a strategic plan address in addition to the typical SWOT analysis?
Which element should a strategic plan address in addition to the typical SWOT analysis?
What is a key resource required for strategic planning according to the text?
What is a key resource required for strategic planning according to the text?
What factor affects the type of ownership of an architectural practice according to the text?
What factor affects the type of ownership of an architectural practice according to the text?
In what form does a sole proprietor own an architectural practice?
In what form does a sole proprietor own an architectural practice?
What should business partners share as per the text?
What should business partners share as per the text?
What does a well-structured agreement for partners or shareholders provide?
What does a well-structured agreement for partners or shareholders provide?
Which type of practice is frequently found as a simple entity at its start?
Which type of practice is frequently found as a simple entity at its start?
What should architects do before structuring a practice according to the text?
What should architects do before structuring a practice according to the text?
What is true about the liabilities in a partnership?
What is true about the liabilities in a partnership?
Why should legal and accounting advice be sought before forming a corporation?
Why should legal and accounting advice be sought before forming a corporation?
What is a joint venture in architecture typically formed for?
What is a joint venture in architecture typically formed for?
Why might large institutions or governments not permit joint ventures in some cases?
Why might large institutions or governments not permit joint ventures in some cases?
What should architects do before entering into a joint venture?
What should architects do before entering into a joint venture?
What is the primary purpose of incorporating a practice?
What is the primary purpose of incorporating a practice?
What is a significant difference between a partnership and a corporation?
What is a significant difference between a partnership and a corporation?
What is an essential piece of documentation recommended before forming a partnership?
What is an essential piece of documentation recommended before forming a partnership?
Why might architects need to review circumstances with their professional liability insurers before working in a joint venture?
Why might architects need to review circumstances with their professional liability insurers before working in a joint venture?
What is the main benefit of having all disciplines on a building project readily available in-house?
What is the main benefit of having all disciplines on a building project readily available in-house?
In the context of architectural practices, what does establishing a professional relationship with a lawyer primarily help with?
In the context of architectural practices, what does establishing a professional relationship with a lawyer primarily help with?
What is the role of a project architect within a design team?
What is the role of a project architect within a design team?
Why might some architectural practices establish studios with efficient working teams for an indefinite period of time?
Why might some architectural practices establish studios with efficient working teams for an indefinite period of time?
What is the primary purpose of subdividing an architectural practice into departments?
What is the primary purpose of subdividing an architectural practice into departments?
Why do architectural practices need to engage with insurance providers?
Why do architectural practices need to engage with insurance providers?
What is one benefit of some architectural practices subdividing the office into teams for projects?
What is one benefit of some architectural practices subdividing the office into teams for projects?
Why do foreign architectural firms establishing branch offices in Canada need to comply with Canadian regulatory associations?
Why do foreign architectural firms establishing branch offices in Canada need to comply with Canadian regulatory associations?
What is the significance of complying with provincial and territorial associations of architects for multi-disciplinary firms?
What is the significance of complying with provincial and territorial associations of architects for multi-disciplinary firms?
What is one reason why it might be necessary for an architectural practice to engage an accountant besides employing a controller?
What is one reason why it might be necessary for an architectural practice to engage an accountant besides employing a controller?
What type of insurance is provided by Pro-Demnity Insurance Company in Ontario?
What type of insurance is provided by Pro-Demnity Insurance Company in Ontario?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of insurance that the firm may need to hold besides professional liability insurance?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of insurance that the firm may need to hold besides professional liability insurance?
Who provides professional liability insurance to their members in Quebec?
Who provides professional liability insurance to their members in Quebec?
What should architects plan for to ensure proper retirement planning?
What should architects plan for to ensure proper retirement planning?
Which book by Dana Cuff is referenced in the text?
Which book by Dana Cuff is referenced in the text?
Which organization is mentioned to provide discounted premiums to architects related to insurance?
Which organization is mentioned to provide discounted premiums to architects related to insurance?
'The Human Aspects of Project Management' is authored by whom?
'The Human Aspects of Project Management' is authored by whom?
What does Pro-Demnity Insurance Company provide in Ontario?
What does Pro-Demnity Insurance Company provide in Ontario?
In what city is 'Design Plus Enterprise: Seeking a new reality in architecture' published?
In what city is 'Design Plus Enterprise: Seeking a new reality in architecture' published?
Which association provides discounted premiums on insurance for architects?
Which association provides discounted premiums on insurance for architects?
What is the main purpose of a business plan in an architecture firm?
What is the main purpose of a business plan in an architecture firm?
What distinguishes a strategic plan from a business plan in an architecture firm?
What distinguishes a strategic plan from a business plan in an architecture firm?
In the context of architecture firms, what is a key reason for developing a strategic plan?
In the context of architecture firms, what is a key reason for developing a strategic plan?
What is one major challenge an emerging proprietor may face when creating a business plan for an architecture firm?
What is one major challenge an emerging proprietor may face when creating a business plan for an architecture firm?
Which document would a financial institution likely support an architecture firm in developing?
Which document would a financial institution likely support an architecture firm in developing?
What is the purpose of Rena Klein's table of contents for a business plan?
What is the purpose of Rena Klein's table of contents for a business plan?
Why might a firm need to revisit its business plan on an ongoing basis?
Why might a firm need to revisit its business plan on an ongoing basis?
What distinguishes a business model from a business plan in an architecture firm?
What distinguishes a business model from a business plan in an architecture firm?
Why might an architect need assistance from consultants specializing in professional services firms?
Why might an architect need assistance from consultants specializing in professional services firms?
What is a key role of a client-champion in assisting an architect's practice?
What is a key role of a client-champion in assisting an architect's practice?
What is the purpose of a mission statement in an organization?
What is the purpose of a mission statement in an organization?
What is the role of a business model in an architectural practice?
What is the role of a business model in an architectural practice?
Why is relying solely on a traditional owner/client relationship as a business model discouraged for architectural firms?
Why is relying solely on a traditional owner/client relationship as a business model discouraged for architectural firms?
What does the business model canvas approach developed by Alex Osterwalder provide?
What does the business model canvas approach developed by Alex Osterwalder provide?
How does building information modeling (BIM) benefit architectural firms beyond visualization?
How does building information modeling (BIM) benefit architectural firms beyond visualization?
What is one possible outcome of integrating a sustainable and regenerative design focus into an architectural practice's business model?
What is one possible outcome of integrating a sustainable and regenerative design focus into an architectural practice's business model?
What role does early technical support play in a high-performing sustainable design outcome?
What role does early technical support play in a high-performing sustainable design outcome?
How does rethinking a firm's value creation in an integrated supply chain best occur?
How does rethinking a firm's value creation in an integrated supply chain best occur?
Why is it important for architectural design services to explore new ways of doing business?
Why is it important for architectural design services to explore new ways of doing business?
What is a distinctive feature of a mission statement?
What is a distinctive feature of a mission statement?
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