help clients manage their investments

piggy bank with word "investment"you may not have the expertise, but you likely know someone who does.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

investment allocation construction is a valuable service that helps a client get a perspective on their investments, their projected assets, the current and prospective cash flow from the investments and measures this against the client’s individual risk tolerance and broad long-range goals.

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many times the client has to be “taught” basic investment principles, techniques and vehicles and have these related to what might be best for the client. then a portfolio model has to be constructed that will provide the right degree of risk with the feelings of security the client needs.
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how to react to trends

businesspeople having a meeting over coffee sitting together at a table discussing a document, young man and two middle-aged women presentbonus: charts that put data into perspective.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

getting the information is useless unless it is used!

that is why trend analyses work – they involve a short, easy and quick way to absorb and to react.

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trends are always present – but they need to be recognized and uncovered to be of any use. and then that knowledge needs to be used to change what is being done.
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when clients remarry

older couple on autumn walk with trees in backgroundsix questions to ask.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

this is primarily a financial planning service for people who are in second marriages, and where there are children from prior marriages.

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who needs this service

this is a valuable service for every remarried client who has children from a former marriage.
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where is your firm in its lifecycle?

//www.g005e.com/2023/05/08/the-future-of-accounting-a-vision-of-trust-clarity-and-hope/how to change if you don’t like what you learn.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

a while ago i gave a speech on business performance measurement and, to prepare, i searched online and found many books on performance measurement, but they were for personnel performance, not for businesses where i found only a dismal few.

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however, that’s what i have been doing my entire career, so i was able to put together an enlightening presentation. that also got me thinking about the areas business owners and managers should concentrate on to improve their business’ performance.

for starters, here are three basic premises:
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questions for after tax season

question markseleven ideas that warrant following up.

by ed mendlowitz
how to build a stronger tax practice

many times we have important preliminary discussions when we obtain a client’s tax information.

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skilled interviewing, or effective follow-up techniques, can make these into an additional engagement.
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wow clients with trend analysis

//www.g005e.com/2021/11/17/business-development-and-sales-arent-scary/comparing the statement of operations with the balance sheet. bonus: the five numbers needed to run a better business.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

the sample statement of operations report below was created using excel to better illustrate and highlight the differences. this also enabled entering selected percentages, which cannot be done on most computer-generated financial statements. most computerized reports can be exported to excel with a couple of clicks.

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besides the percentages included below, a helpful percentage would be increase or (decrease) in monthly sales, or any other item you want to track. in the illustration, monthly purchases to sales and cost of goods sold percentages were tracked.
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help heirs with tax issues

two women talkingthey may not see the possible tax ramifications, but you can.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

inheritance advice and guidance is a valuable service for clients who have lost a loved one and are remembered in the will.

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most times accountants are not the first ones clients call. usually the attorney is the first person and then a financial planner. we get involved after the fact to “record” the results of what was done on the tax return, or via a phone call asking about the taxation of what they either received or think they will receive.
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seven questions to suggest estate planning

a woman hugs another woman, who is cryingbonus: sample asset distribution worksheet.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

estate planning is a vital service for many clients who do not have a will or a current will, or who have a will but did not consider major estate planning techniques.

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we have found that many clients with wills had them hurriedly prepared just before a trip or vacation and had very little planning guidance.
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