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how connected to your firm do they feel?

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

if you have any doubts about marketing’s role in retaining clients, this post is for you. i will show you how marketing plays a crucial role in retaining clients by building and maintaining strong relationships, reinforcing trust, and demonstrating ongoing value. here are seven ways in which marketing contributes to client retention:

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1. communication and engagement: effective marketing ensures regular and meaningful communication with clients. it keeps them informed about the firm’s services, updates, industry trends and relevant insights. this engagement helps clients feel connected, valued and more likely to continue working with the firm.

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ten steps to designing your pricing strategy.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

yes, pricing is indeed a fundamental marketing function. it plays a crucial role in determining the value of a product or service in the eyes of customers and has a direct impact on a company’s profitability and market positioning. pricing decisions are typically made based on various factors such as production costs, competition, target market, positioning strategy and customer perceptions of value.

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here are a few reasons why pricing is considered a marketing function:
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are you a trusted resource?

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

let’s face it, achieving the firm’s goal is everyone’s responsibility. it cannot be delegated to a marketing director or a handful of rainmakers.

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everyone has his or her own style, strengths, weaknesses and objectives when it comes to marketing and bringing in new business. a personal marketing plan gives you the opportunity to take responsibility for

• developing a referral network,
• obtaining new business from existing and new clients, and
• increasing your personal balance sheet by developing new marketing and communication skills.

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it’s an age-old problem, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

if only there were a silver bullet to solve this problem! but unfortunately, there isn’t one.

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getting partners to market and to love doing it has been the achilles’ heel of the accounting and consulting professional for as long as i can remember. what does it take to make progress in this area? here are some ideas to help you move forward:
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nine things to ask as you build.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

don’t kid yourself: creating a great website takes a lot of time and creative talent. websites must also be constantly updated with new material.

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if you plan to update your current website or prepare one for the first time, or if you plan to do it yourself or just hire a marketing communication specialist with website-building experience, make sure you have clear answers to the following questions:

• who is your target market? accounting firms usually have more than one market they are going after. consider how your various markets will find themselves on your site.

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