shareholders have a role, but less hands-on.
by sarah johnson dobek
inovautus consulting
growing your accounting firm takes a lot of time and effort and, because of this, developing the skills of staff and managers takes a backseat. while each shareholder should take responsibility to contribute to growing the firm, that doesn’t mean they need to do it all themselves.
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engaging your managers and staff is beneficial for three reasons:
- it teaches them growth is important to the firm and helps establish a culture around growth.
- it empowers them to learn how to market and sell, which should be key for anyone who wants to progress in their career.
- it allows you to execute on key problems without everything falling on a shareholder’s plate.