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Even the most talented women architects and designers lose thousands to silent profit killers hidden in their operations. In this post, we uncover exactly where these leaks are hiding, how they quietly drain your time and money, and — most importantly — what you can do to stop them for good.

Running a business and a household? Same. Here are 10 gritty, real-life time management hacks for women in AEC who do it all — no fluff included.

Feeling disconnected from your spark? April’s Ratio Reads features four books to help you reignite your creativity, overcome perfectionism, and fall in love with your work again.

Run your business — don’t let it run you. This month’s Ratio Reads features four books that will help you focus on what matters most, build systems that support you, and lead with courage and clarity.

This month’s Ratio Reads is all about doing less, doing it smarter, and actually working with our natural rhythms instead of against them.

Work-life balance, as it’s traditionally defined, just doesn’t fit the reality of running a business in our industry.

Looking for fresh inspiration this January? Here’s what’s on my nightstand right now — a curated list of books to spark clarity, confidence, and creative momentum for women business owners and design leaders.

Picture it (Sicily – IYKYK): It’s January, and you’re feeling that fresh-start energy. You’ve got plans for streamlined systems, smoother client processes, and operations that actually make your life easier. But there’s that little voice in the back of your head reminding you of last year’s attempts at change – the project management system that […]

Let’s be honest – that December slowdown in your firm can feel a bit unsettling. The client emails start to quiet down, the urgent requests fade away, and suddenly you have space to breathe. If you’re like most firm owners I know, that unexpected quiet might make you a bit twitchy.  (I see you, checking […]