Category Archives: Demand for accounting services

Survey: Small business not using full accounting services

Efforts to get accountants more fully engaged with clients have found limited success with small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. According to a new survey by business management software provider Sage North America, 40 percent of small businesses surveyed … Continue reading

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2012 review of professional tax preparation systems

During the past few years, some tax and accounting professionals — and even some thought leaders — have started to wonder openly about the profitability of tax preparation services. While tax compliance for individuals remains a major revenue center for … Continue reading

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Estimated Tax Payments

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5 Things to Consider When Branding Your Business

When you brand your business you enable potential clients to recognize your services and the manner in which you promote them. But your efforts at branding must be deliberate and focused in order for them to be successful. Here are … Continue reading

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Rx for Marketing Success: E-Blast Twice Monthly

A new study by an email marketing agency for accounting firms finds that “bi-weekly newsletter launches are the most common sending frequency.” Some 44% of accounting firms launch email maketing blasts to clients, prospects and referral sources about every two … Continue reading

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4 Places to Look for New Clients

Sure, you’ve searched for new clients the old fashioned way, using referrals from friends and family, networking with local business owners and giving your elevator speech again and again and again. But sometimes, in order to find business, you need … Continue reading

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Become a Profit and Growth Expert

Your practice grows when you add complementary services to your menu. Small-business accounting is a financial service that is always in demand. Use information from the accounting system to help your clients increase their revenue and make informed business decisions. … Continue reading

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How Often Should Small Business Clients See You?

Half of all accountants say monthly. About 47% of accountants think small business clients should check in with them at least once a month in order to keep their business in good financial standing, according to new research findings. Another 22% are … Continue reading

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The Partner Compensation Checklist

Gary Adamson, Adamson Advisory It’s a process. by Gary L. Adamson Adamson Advisory There is a constant topic of conversation both inside firms and at almost every conference. It is the age-old question of partner compensation and “how do you … Continue reading

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Build a Support Team for Your Practice

Have you considered hiring a support staff to help better manage your workload? Before you do, it’s important that you decide what kind of team you’re interested in building. If you select the right employees that work well together, you’ve … Continue reading

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