As the principal of Virtual Practice Consulting, Michael is mentor and monitor to small design firms that neither have nor need a full-time managing principal. Michael addresses the vital tasks that sustain the small design practice: development of a revenue model appropriate to the size and function of the firm; strategic planning and business development, development and monitoring of fee projections; review and preparation of contracts and scopes of work; fee development for services and project schedules; and mentoring of senior staff to foster their development as effective project managers. Michael’s clients include architects, landscape architects, interior designers, lighting designers and general contractors.