Airplane pilots have checklists for just about everything they do. Checklists promote performance consistency, make it easier to learn new procedures, and increase safety exponentially. In accounting, we can learn from the airline industry and apply checklists to certain areas of our practices in order to reap
Read more →If you and your clients have been working together for a while, it’s easy to just keep doing what you’re doing and not rock the boat. You might not even know if they’re happy with your work if you haven’t asked recently. In business, if you don’t
Read more →Mobile accounting has definitely arrived. There are some great new apps that extend core accounting systems’ functionality into our mobile devices. Let’s take a look at a few of them for small business. QuickBooks Mobile QuickBooks Mobile is available for clients using either the desktop or online
Read more →There are many times when a person’s choice of words really matters: in negotiations, in relationships, and in business, to name a few. Some words can ignite a negative reaction in others, even if the messenger means well. As you’re working hard to build trust, choose words
Read more →Busy season is a great time to focus on your energy and do everything you can to pace yourself so you can avoid burnout and serve your clients well. Here are eight quick tips to help you do just that: 1. First Things First First thing every morning,
Read more →No matter what time of the year it is, it seems like there is never enough time for entrepreneurs to get everything done. Here are three not-so-common ideas on how to make the most of your time. 1. Promote Yourself If you were ever an employee, hopefully you
Read more →Here are some fast tips to help you make the most out of busy season, which is when you have the highest amount of your clients’ attention all year long. 1. Make a checklist to go through with your prospects during the initial meeting (AKA the SALES
Read more →There are many great things about getting referrals. First, referrals have a built-in trust that helps you move through the sales process faster. Second, there’s almost no marketing cost involved. Third, they tend to make a better long-term client. Unfortunately, many business owners take a reactive approach
Read more →If you were making resolutions for the accounting industry, what would you suggest? Here are five for your consideration: 1. Recognize how valuable your skills are I’ve worked with a lot of accountants who do not realize how valuable their skills are in the marketplace. Most people
Read more →The end-of-year holidays make a wonderful time to gain the genius of hindsight before we enter 2013. To create your very own business year-in-review, ask yourself these five questions and prepare your answers thoughtfully. What were your major accomplishments for 2012? What were you most proud of?
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