cpa mike ramos sees government policies moving the economy in a new direction. this will affect your clients’ business — and their business needs. your opportunity is to provide a service to address those changing needs. four promising areas to … continued
without a solid system for networking, what good are good connections?
how can you gain the trust of your contacts so they’ll start connecting you to all the people in their network? the greatest networkers have a simple, practical system for making a lasting impression and building a strong foundation for future professional success. read more →
they’re thinking “short-term.” do you know what that means and how to use it? a huge 45% of small business owners consider their focus to be short-term rather than long-term. additionally, when the executive board asked business owners what they … continued
every time you meet someone, you meet opportunity. you can to share ideas, leads, contacts or get business. the purpose of networking is to give and get information. if you network properly, nobody feels pressured or used. you are not … continued
6 tips to help you get beyond cutting costs, and start building your business. in order to compete in this new economy, chances are you’ve already pared down your operations. you’ve also probably adopted “flat revenue” as the new measure … continued
nsa says: yes, you can talk to your own clients. via the national society of accountants as tax return preparers should be aware, code section 7216 establishes a criminal penalty if a preparer knowingly or recklessly discloses or uses any … continued
remember rule number one – “no integration, no successful merger.”
by august j. aquila
you decided to conduct a merger to achieve some strategic objective, you went through all the emotional turmoil of getting both parties to sign the documents, and you think you are done.
accountants get it done, no matter what it takes.
by rick telberg
many accountants and finance managers, faced with the pressures of a tough business environment and now the upcoming busy season, say they are working harder than ever. read more →
practical steps to move you beyond the crisis. practice consultant tracy crevar warren says in the latest cpa insider the key components for your firm’s stimulus plan should include: strengthened client service more contact do a better job of being … continued
the recession may be the single biggest factor affecting tax professionals in this year’s busy season. but, in the end, it’s all about clients. ask a cpa, “what the biggest difference about your tax season this year?” and, collectively, they’ll … continued
what’s your advice for the next president? go to the survey to add your comments. by rick telberg/at large the financial crisis on wall street has led to an unprecedented government rescue effort and an uncertain economic outlook, leaving cpas … continued
many cpa firms are surprisingly casual about how they acquire new clients or about how to keep them happy. as part of our “seven keys to successful cpa firm management” program, we’ve been surveying accountants and clients to learn the … continued
over 400 cpas share their practice-building strategies. get the seven keys to success. take the survey. by rick telberg/at large cpas may know their dollars and cents, their rules and regs, their 1040s and 10-qs and their quickbooks and mas … continued