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AEC Management Solutions, Inc.

At AEC Management Solutions, Inc., we recognize that architects, engineers and related industry professionals create extraordinary value through their creative efforts. Our simple goal is to help them earn and keep the money they deserve.

 

NEWSLETTERS
February 2010 Newsletter
AEC Managing Partner Newsletter February 2010 "Dedicated to helping architects and engineers earn the profits they deserve for their creative efforts" Welcome to the February Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. In this Issue: 1. Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving 2. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar - Immediate Download 3. Atelier 10 Named #1 Company to Work for in NYC 4. How to Hire Great People 5. Incentive Compensation and Bonus Survey - Immediate Download 6. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading

November 2009 Newsletter
November 2009 edition of the AEC Managing Partner Newsletter. In this Issue: 1.Client Service Does Not Mean Working For Free 2. Incentive Compensation & Bonus Benchmark Survey 3. Five Ways to Increase Cash Flow 4. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar now Available for Immediate Download 5. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading


TOP TEN LISTS
Five Ways to Improve Cash Flow
1.Always Ask for a Retainer  If you don't ask for a retainer you are leaving cash flow on the table. Even if most of your clients won't agree to a retainer, it is still possible to . . . keep reading

Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving -- Part 1
Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving -- Part 1 10. Lack of Accountability Lack of accountability can and does occur at levels of an underachieving company. Whether it is partner to partner, partner to project manager or project manager to staff -- seldom are people held accountable for missing deadlines, sloppy work or over budget projects. . . . keep reading

Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1
Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1 In good economic times, collecting your money on a timely basis can be an extraordinary challenge. In tough economic times, it can seem near impossible. Here are some tips to get you going in the right direction. . . . keep reading


Featured Resources
February 2010 Newsletter
AEC Managing Partner Newsletter February 2010 "Dedicated to helping architects and engineers earn the profits they deserve for their creative efforts" Welcome to the February Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. In this Issue: 1. Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving 2. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar - Immediate Download 3. Atelier 10 Named #1 Company to Work for in NYC 4. How to Hire Great People 5. Incentive Compensation and Bonus Survey - Immediate Download 6. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading

November 2009 Newsletter
November 2009 edition of the AEC Managing Partner Newsletter. In this Issue: 1.Client Service Does Not Mean Working For Free 2. Incentive Compensation & Bonus Benchmark Survey 3. Five Ways to Increase Cash Flow 4. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar now Available for Immediate Download 5. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading

AEC Managing Partner Newsletter June 2009
Welcome to June 2009 edition of the AEC Managing Partner Newsletter. Well it seems like last months PowerPoint Video on Solving the Timecard Challenge is a hit with over 1,000 views. On the back of this success, I have posted another video - The Seven Deadly Sins of Financial Reporting for A/E firms. . . . keep reading

AEC Managing Partner Newsletter May 2009
Welcome to the May Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. I am excited to announce that I am now posting my PowerPoint Videos on both my website and on You Tube. My first video is on solving the age old problem of getting employees to turn in their timecards. I will be updating my website and You Tube at least once a month with a short but helpful presentation. I look forward to your comments and feedback. . . . keep reading

April 2009 Newsletter Bonus Issue
April 2009 AEC Managing Partner Newsletter "Dedicated to helping architects and engineers earn the profits they deserve for their creative efforts" Welcome to the April Bonus Edition of my monthly newsletter. Earlier this month I published a list of the Top Twelve Steps to take after the layoff. Well it seems like the newsletter struck a chord as I received an unprecedented number of e-mails in response to this list. Many of the responses were humorous in nature and I have included a few of my favorites in this newsletter. . . . keep reading


 

Five Ways to Improve Cash Flow
Herbert M Cannon
1.Always Ask for a Retainer  If you don't ask for a retainer you are leaving cas . . . keep reading
Client Service Does Not Mean Working For Free
Herbert M Cannon
As I travel around the country and have the privilege of working with some of the finest firms in the country. Some firms are large, some are small, some compete on price to market their work and others position themselves to be selected on the basis of qualifications. I find that they all have a lot in common. Some of them are good things and some of them are bad things. . . . keep reading
Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving -- Part 1
Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving -- Part 1 10. Lack of Accountability Lack of accountability can and does occur at levels of an underachieving company. Whether it is partner to partner, partner to project manager or project manager to staff -- seldom are people held accountable for missing deadlines, sloppy work or over budget projects. . . . keep reading
February 2010 Newsletter
AEC Managing Partner Newsletter February 2010 "Dedicated to helping architects and engineers earn the profits they deserve for their creative efforts" Welcome to the February Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. In this Issue: 1. Top Ten Reasons Your Firm is Underachieving 2. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar - Immediate Download 3. Atelier 10 Named #1 Company to Work for in NYC 4. How to Hire Great People 5. Incentive Compensation and Bonus Survey - Immediate Download 6. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading
November 2009 Newsletter
November 2009 edition of the AEC Managing Partner Newsletter. In this Issue: 1.Client Service Does Not Mean Working For Free 2. Incentive Compensation & Bonus Benchmark Survey 3. Five Ways to Increase Cash Flow 4. Cash Flow and Collections Webinar now Available for Immediate Download 5. Upcoming Events . . . keep reading

Seven Deadly Sins of Financial Reporting
Herbert M Cannon
When it comes to financial reporting, honesty is always the best policy. Here are seven examples of what you should never do. . . . keep reading
AEC Managing Partner Newsletter May 2009
Herbert M. Cannon
Welcome to the May Edition of the AEC Managing Partner newsletter. I am excited to announce that I am now posting my PowerPoint Videos on both my website and on You Tube. My first video is on solving the age old problem of getting employees to turn in their timecards. I will be updating my website and You Tube at least once a month with a short but helpful presentation. I look forward to your comments and feedback. . . . keep reading
Solving the Timecard Challenge
One of . . . keep reading
Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1
Herbert M. Cannon
Top Ten Ways to Improve Cash Flow - Part 1 In good economic times, collecting your money on a timely basis can be an extraordinary challenge. In tough economic times, it can seem near impossible. Here are some tips to get you going in the right direction. . . . keep reading
April 2009 Newsletter Bonus Issue
Herbert M. Cannon
April 2009 AEC Managing Partner Newsletter "Dedicated to helping architects and engineers earn the profits they deserve for their creative efforts" Welcome to the April Bonus Edition of my monthly newsletter. Earlier this month I published a list of the Top Twelve Steps to take after the layoff. Well it seems like the newsletter struck a chord as I received an unprecedented number of e-mails in response to this list. Many of the responses were humorous in nature and I have included a few of my favorites in this newsletter. . . . keep reading
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