Category Archives: Starting a Sucessful Accounting & Tax Practice

Sidestepping five critical dangers can avoid the failure of a small business, according to research compiled by AdviCoach, a provider of consulting services to small and midsized businesses. “Our research has identified the challenges or problem areas that all business … Continue reading →

Your one-stop-shop for all your accounting news. by Becky Livingston @BM_Livingston Twitter is not a new medium, though many people feel like it is. In fact, Twitter was launched at South-by-Southwest in 2006 and quickly went mainstream shortly thereafter. Today, … Continue reading →

Computerworld – It’s clear that companies are using social networks to connect with customers. Less clear, though, is what success means in this new media and how businesses can achieve it. That was a hot topic at the recent Seattle … Continue reading →

Now is the time to use that knowledge for a little CRM TLC. by Becky Livingston This is a great time to schedule a touch-base with your clients. But, oh, what to touch base about? Here are four customer relationship … Continue reading →

Tis the season to make money! Unfortunately, the holidays can be a slow time for many small businesses. Is yours one of them? If you’re looking for ways to increase your profits this holiday season, consider these four holiday marketing … Continue reading →

Steve Erickson Start with planning and coaching. Improving partner and staff accountability is essential in these economic times. Review notes and backward looking evaluations might well have some influence on future performance but do not have any impact on what … Continue reading →

Bruce Bailey, Guild Accountants, Sydney, Australia Hint: The secret weapon is communications skills. by Bruce Bailey Guild Accountants While the victor in war is he who wins the last battle, every battle and every outcome is significant (even the battles … Continue reading →

As you try to file mounds and mounds of paperwork, you may be fighting a losing battle. Perhaps you should consider moving into the 21st century and organize electronically! Over the past 20 years, the office workplace has dramatically changed. … Continue reading →

Step 1: Start showing how much you care. According to the 2011 AICPA PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues survey, one of the most significant concerns facing CPA firms today is client retention. It ranked No. 2 for sole practitioners through … Continue reading →

Entrepreneurs are often successful because they recognize trends long before others do. What strategies could you employ to become one of those successful entrepreneurs? Entrepreneurs generally have a knack for recognizing trends and then taking the initiative to profit from … Continue reading →