use bots to your advantage

how one firm stepped into automation and the future of accounting.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

there’s no doubt that advancements in technology are changing the world, and the accounting industry is no exception. technology is making us more productive, more efficient and more connected.

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on the flip side, it’s also taking over some of our jobs. this is a reality in the accounting industry that we cannot ignore. technology is driving major changes for the future of the accounting world. we need to be aware of what’s happening and take strategic steps to advance along with these changes. otherwise, we are going to be left in the dust.
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get ready to launch virtual cfo services

three people speaking by videoconferencethis could be just what your clients need.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

you may have heard about virtual cfo services. it’s a concept that’s been around for a while now that allows cpas and accounting firms to offer cfo services to smaller businesses that may not yet be able to afford a full-time cfo.

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what is a virtual cfo?

virtual cfo (or vcfo for short) stands for a virtual chief financial officer. a vcfo provides outsourced accounting services at a high level for businesses.
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the only 3 metrics you need

a totally virtual firm outlines the metrics it uses to measure staffers.

by jody grunden
summit cpa group

if you want to grow your accounting firm, it’s important to evaluate the effectiveness of your process on a regular basis. you want to be aware of what’s working well and what’s not. you also want to continually be improving upon your services over time.

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there are three things you can specifically monitor when it comes to the effectiveness of your team. here’s how we do it at summit cpa group. maybe these ideas will work for you too.
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how to attract clients like a magnet

by demonstrating your specialized expertise, you become their first choice.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

thought leadership is where you are really going to reap success. you want to be that person who everybody will come to.

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i just got off a call with a prospective client who had never met me or even seen me speak, but discovered us through a web search and saw that we are thought leaders in the industry. that discovery brought her directly to us, and it was important to her that the cfo she hires fully understands her industry.
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riches in niches

//www.g005e.com/2020/06/21/why-thought-leadership-matters/how going virtual opens endless opportunities.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

going from brick-and-mortar to distributed is not an easy transition.

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you’ve got to be all in and willing to rip the band-aid off fast.

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how we sell audits online

make it easy for prospects to reach you.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

with our 401(k) audit service, the bulk of our clients find us online and come to us through our website. we also get referrals from investment advisors and third-party administrators.

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no matter how a prospect finds us, there are three ways that they typically reach out to us:
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6 steps for sales and conversion

here’s what works for us.

by jody grunden

an important part of the overall process within the company is sales and conversion. for our virtual cfo service, there’s a six-step lead conversion process from when the prospect discovers our website to when the engagement begins.

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the sales and conversion process

our sales and conversion process includes six steps.

here’s what that looks like and the typical timeline: read more →