five reasons to implement change orders

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plus five steps to follow.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

accounting firms, like any other professional service providers, may use change orders for several reasons. here are a few key reasons why accounting firms should consider utilizing change orders:

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  1. scope of work changes: change orders allow accounting firms to document and address any changes in the scope of work requested by their clients. these changes could involve additional services, alterations to existing services, or changes in project timelines. by using change orders, accounting firms can clearly define the new requirements and avoid any misunderstandings or disputes with their clients.

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why you need progress billing

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seven steps to setting it up and four benefits.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

there are many things that are critical for a successful client service engagement. in my mind, there are two that should be at the top of your list.

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number one is providing the client with a progress report or reports. number two is making sure that you progress bill and provide a change order if the scope of the engagement changes. doing both ensures that you will have a happy client and get paid promptly for your services.
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seven benefits of trade show marketing

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plus eight tips.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

trade shows have once again become popular since the end of the covid-19 pandemic. they are great marketing opportunities, but you need to know how to work them.

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i recently attended a trade show, and it amazed me how “un-marketing” many of the people behind the booths were. what a waste of time and money for their companies!
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sixteen marketing activities to try

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how about doing something with a client?

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

just in case you have run out of marketing ideas, what follows is a laundry list of activities for your consideration. any marketing activity you undertake needs to start with an understanding of your market, and then develop the activity around those needs. marketing is about getting in front of your targets so that they can see how much you can help them.

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create your activities around this concept: “i will provide my clients and prospects with valuable information in order to help them determine that i (or my firm) can best solve their problems and satisfy their needs.”
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make your practice better

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are you helping clients achieve their goals?

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

there is only one person who can make your practice better. that person is you if you are a sole practitioner. if you are a multi-partner firm, then it’s up to all the partners and senior staff. let’s explore how you get your firm to the next level.

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do you tolerate mediocrity?

tolerating mediocrity is the death of many good firms. whenever and wherever you see it in your firm, stamp it out fast.
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five tips for cross-selling and upselling

packages make the process easier.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

while most accountants and consultants struggle with trying to sell their services to the next new client, there are two ways to get new and additional business without moving too far out of your comfort zone.

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one way is cross-selling and the other is upselling. cross-selling is persuading a client to buy other products or services to complement a purchase. upselling encourages a buyer to purchase a higher-end, more expensive product or service.
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the four steps of your personal marketing process

you’re not done once you land a client.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

most new business comes about because of personal marketing efforts. there is a process that your personal marketing efforts need to follow. in fact, the only way you will get different results is to change your current marketing process. let’s look at the four steps in the personal marketing process.

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first, you need to get known and develop a good reputation in the marketplace. there are many ways for you to do this. look around your community.
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eleven marketing strategies for smaller firms

man wearing glasses working in office at desktop computer, laptop off to sideyou probably haven’t used all of these.

by august j. aquila
price it right: how to value accounting services

small firm owners know they need to market, but they don’t always know which marketing activities they need to focus on. here are 11 strategies for increasing your client base that are easy to implement.

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1: get known in the marketplace

before you start marketing, you need to answer these two questions:

  • who are you?
  • what do you offer?

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