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when managing partners can’t

word "fail" written in red markerfour ways to make sure managing partners will fail.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

there is an intuitive notion that comes to partners that goes something like this: “let’s all get together and form a firm that will make us all more successful than any of us could be individually. we’ll follow the principles of democracy by dividing up the management duties so that no one is overburdened. the partners will make decisions as a group, thereby avoiding vesting too much power in one person.”

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management by committee is doomed to fail. this list refutes the excuses partners often give for favoring management by committee.

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don’t let exiting partners double dip

senior businesswoman in officewhy pay if the firm doesn’t get the clients?

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

here’s a question that frequently arises in my consulting engagements: what are your thoughts on partners wanting to work for the firm in a non-partner role after they retire, who continue to control “their” clients while receiving deferred compensation and a salary for their work?

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the answer is rooted in the maxim: “no transition … no goodwill.” this means that retired partners should not have the inalienable right to deferred comp without actively and effectively transitioning their clients. if they don’t transition, then the remaining partners, at their sole discretion, should be able to reduce the deferred comp payments.
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the 13 signs you have a partner problem

businessman holding two papers with happy and angry face each on themand seven ways to fix it.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

in my experience, roughly 60 percent of all cpa firms (below the top 100) have either major partner conflict or a pronounced lack of effective partner communication and/or relations.

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this is a huge problem because unless the partners of a firm work reasonably well together, it is very difficult for their firm to be truly successful. i’ve always been a believer of the adage “partners who play well together do well together.”
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covid-19, adversity and innovation

young businesswoman using smartphone and tablet at outdoor cafe3 things firms have learned so far.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

our country has a long way to go before we fully adapt to a covid-19 world and navigate compounding national issues. but cpa firms are resilient and have made major strides in adapting to a new and challenging environment.

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i took some time to jot down a few high-impact observations. if you don’t see any mention of people working remotely and communicating via videoconferencing, the reason is obvious – everyone’s doing it.
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networking for fun and profit

young man riding hour hand of clockhow to make business development fun, and not a dreaded, anxiety-provoking activity.

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by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

networking is creating a group of acquaintances and professionals and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefit.

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truthfully, all professional service providers want to be held in high esteem by their clients and professional colleagues. practicing true professionalism means becoming more than just a vendor who takes and fills orders from a client. it means transitioning into a trusted advisor whose expertise transcends your individual practice. trusted advisors know the right questions to ask and where to find the right answers.
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