According to conventional wisdom architects who strike out on their own are destined to fall victim to “Starving Architect Syndrome”. They will inevitably be overworked and underpaid. It’s a fact, right?

Absolutely not. It’s definitely a challenge to run your own design firm, but there are some simple things you can do to make sure your firm flourishes rather than flops.

Here are five tips you can follow to make sure you’re positioned for success when you start your own firm!