Founded in 1986

Architectural Art was founded to provide renderings and illustrations. Over the years, being involved in the development and management of client brands led to more involvement in operations in general, and the back office in particular. Below are articles that address topics across profit and non-profit organizations as they confront the challenges of growth.

When you are ready to work on process automation, HR systems, accounting or legal or insurance service administration, or any of the other institution-building steps of new growth – Architectural Art can help!

2023 / 2024 The Looming Recession

The economic wheel turns, and no one has a crystal ball. We have passed through…

Three good tools to identify and overcome unconscious bias in hiring

Identifying and overcoming unconscious bias in hiring is crucial for promoting fairness and diversity in…

The Wisdom of “Sufficient to the Day is the Evil Thereof”

The saying “Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof” conveys a timeless lesson: the…

Shifting compensation plans

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving work dynamics, the traditional labor…

Segmenting access and authority

Segregating authority over data and critical components of financial systems is a fundamental principle in…

Promoting Healthy Workplaces:

Utilizing Technology and Best Practices for Successful Conflict Resolution Conflict is an inevitable part of…

Re-engaging in a career interrupted by a health crisis

Section 1: The Emotional Challenge of Re-engaging in an Interrupted Career Facing a significant episode…

Balancing Internal Growth and Exit Paths in a Healthy Organization

Nurturing Talent and Fostering Positive Relationships A healthy organization is not only a breeding ground…

Balancing Remote Work and In-Person Community Service

Finding Harmony in a Changing Landscape As the world continues to evolve, the concept of…

Emergency Response

Emergency response planning involves several critical components to ensure the safety of people, the protection…

The Perils of Neglecting Information Security in Charities

Information security is a critical aspect of any organization’s operations, and charities are no exception.…

Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Efforts Among Mission Organizations

Today, we’re going to talk about something crucial for mission organizations: Collaboration and the role…

Navigating Founder Retirement

Seven Key Considerations for the Board of Directors in Transitioning to Next-Stage Leadership The retirement…

Choosing a CPA Firm

So, you’re running a small but promising business that’s gaining momentum in the market. As…

Establishing Legal Representation: Choosing a Law Firm for Your Growing Team’s Legal Needs

You’re leading a small, promising business in the vast world of commerce. Or you are…

Safeguarding Success: Choosing an Insurance Provider for Your Growing Business’s Risk Management

Running a small yet burgeoning business is no small feat. As your venture spreads its…

Continuous Compliance for Risk Mitigation

Imagine sailing your business through the ever-changing waters of regulations and compliance. Like a ship…

Lessons from the last recession

Every other news item the last six months has been hemming and hawing about the…

Revolutionizing Architectural Illustration

The Power of AI in Graphic Production Some folks come to Architectural Art for marketing…

Identifying and Resolving Bias

Prioritizing fairness and justice into the structure of our organizations There is more to fairness…

Challenges in Hiring for Mission Organizations

Small and growing charities and mission organizations so often have to overcome challenges in hiring…

Equity Requires Systems

A statement in an employee handbook is not sufficient to ensure equity in hiring. It…

The Human Resources Function

One of the most important functions in the back office is developing and managing human…

Process bottlenecks can hinder growth

As non-profit or mission organizations grow, they face various challenges in establishing systems that can…

Hiring overseas: Apparent short term savings vs higher long run costs

Hiring graphic production talent overseas can indeed present several challenges and may lead to higher…

Successfully Growing Fulfillment

Delivering Service to a larger Audience For smaller mission organizations, one of the most precarious…

What is risk management in a post-COVID world?

For those of us interested in systems and institution-building, we no longer have the freedom…