How to open your own design firm

If you are an engineer by profession, then perhaps you had the idea of ​​opening your own design firm. This is a rather complicated and costly business, but it is worth it.

You will need

• - Business plan;

• - state;

• - initial capital;

• - license.

Instruction manual

1

Get a licensed professional engineer. Be prepared to receive special training for this. You cannot be licensed without a bachelor's degree, but in some countries this document can be purchased without a degree in engineering or related sciences. However, having received the necessary diploma, you will get a license much faster.

2

Take the required licensing exams set out in the rules for professional engineers. Pass for this all the tests that are required. Take practice by working for a while at an engineering company. The time of work experience also varies from the characteristics of the country in which you live.

3

Develop an idea for a design organization. Appreciate your own specialization. It may be associated with oil, electricity or mechanical appliances. Also study the specializations of potential partners that you will find to work together. Write down ideas for the firm that match current needs for a particular market.

4

Make a business plan for an engineering firm. Before you can increase your capital and start a business, write down all your ideas in a short and convincing presentation. In the process, it will become clearer where to move on. Develop a marketing strategy, all legal and financial aspects.

5

Provide capital to your design firm by providing a business plan to investors. They will be ready to give you money in debt or in exchange for part of your profit. Lawyers and accountants will help speed up this process.

6

Hire staff for your design firm. Look for qualified personnel only. Do it with the help of ads placed in professional publications. Use online resources. Personal contacts are also useful.