Most small firm architects are unhappy with their bookkeeping application. This is an evaluation of what is available.
 Determining your Billing Overhead Factor [BOF] can be an eye-opening exercise.
I learned this technique from Paige Highfill, an architect, who was teaching other architects how computers can be used in architecture even before CAD came along. When I tried out the calculation, I was shocked to find that we were losing $15 per hour on every hour we billed! I suggest that you avoid that situation.  This is one of the chapters in my e-book, Trello-PM. I want to give you a glimpse at what it is like to get set up with Trello™. See what you think...
 What You Need To Know
93% of architectural firms don't need accounting - bookkeeping is plenty.  Leverage Design Time The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing.
 If the problem is quality control headaches, the lack of consistency, excessive re-work, and an unprofitable practice, what's the solution?
 By now every method of invoice numbering has probably been tried.
However, this one is the best.  A Building Committee seems to be the preferred project management method for non-profits, church-based organizations and higher education.
 I have Kraig Kramers to thank for describing how this tool works.
The tool is called a ’Trailing 12 Month’ chart.  If you are happy with your way of storing your files, then this won't help you. If not, you may get an idea or two here.
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