Author Archives: Jack Neff

Howdy, Partner!

Partnership can be the road to growth or ruin. Up-front planning and prudent matchmaking are the keys. More

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When Design-Firm Principals Retire

After years of running your studio, you may envision moving on to something else. Preparing for your own retirement takes advance planning. More

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How to Say No to Spec Work

Learn some tips for saying no to clients who ask you to work on spec. More

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Bringing Star Employees Down to Earth

Even star employees sometimes turn in sub-par work, alienate clients or cause workplace friction. So how do you manage your top performers? More

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