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seven ways to wow your prospect

 

and stand apart from the competition.

by sandi smith, cpa
accountant’s accelerator

as the competition for clients heats up, it’s time to pull out all the stops and make your prospect feel like you’ve rolled out the red carpet.

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more for soloists and small firms: • rev up your revenue with these two daily rituals •  10 tips for creating more energy this tax season  • take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity    •   accountants, do you know your opportunity number?    •  five ideas to overcome client price-sensitivity   •    5 mistakes to avoid when seeking new clients  •  3 steps to start running on millionaire time   •  the missing ingredient in your marketing that will make all the difference   •  on the road to a stress-free life: identify your character strengths  •

how can you do that? here are seven ways to wow your prospect and help them decide you’re the perfect vendor for them. read more →

growth strategies

rev up your revenue with these two daily rituals

leverage the power of habit. by sandi smith, cpa accountant’s accelerator there’s something special about the word ritual. it sounds sacred, like you wouldn’t dare break it. it sounds a little mysterious, as if there’s a component you can’t quite control. and it sounds colorful, like something full of character that you would never get bored of.

more for soloists and small firms: 10 tips for creating more energy this tax season   • take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity    •   accountants, do you know your opportunity number?    •  five ideas to overcome client price-sensitivity   •    5 mistakes to avoid when seeking new clients  •  3 steps to start running on millionaire time   •  the missing ingredient in your marketing that will make all the difference   •  on the road to a stress-free life: identify your character strengths  •

we don’t think about rituals much when it comes to business, but i think we should. what rituals could you create in your business that will rev up your revenues? here are two ideas to get your engines started. read more →

management

19 easy ways to cut costs, find more cash in time for tax season

start the new year with the resources you need. by sandi smith, cpa accountant’s accelerator could you use a bit of extra cash each month? i think most people would say yes.here are several tips to start your new year with a little more green in your pocket.

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more for soloists and small firms from at 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间: more for soloists and small firms:   •    10 tips for creating more energy this tax season  •   take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity    •   accountants, do you know your opportunity number?    •  five ideas to overcome client price-sensitivity   •    5 mistakes to avoid when seeking new clients  •  3 steps to start running on millionaire time   •  the missing ingredient in your marketing that will make all the difference 

  1. if you bill your time by the hour and sometimes forget to write your time down (i know i’m guilty), put in some extra procedures to capture that time. that’s a big cash drain in your business that needs plugging in 2013. read more →
busy season management

10 tips for creating more energy this tax season

 

good habits for thriving through the tough times.

by sandi smith, cpa
accountant’s accelerator

is keeping a high energy level a challenge for you? here are a few tips to revitalize your personal energy. some of these are very simple, so simple you may think they won’t do anything for you.

sandi smith

more for soloists and small firms:  take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity    •   accountants, do you know your opportunity number?    •  five ideas to overcome client price-sensitivity   •    5 mistakes to avoid when seeking new clients  •  3 steps to start running on millionaire time   •  the missing ingredient in your marketing that will make all the difference   •  on the road to a stress-free life: identify your character strengths  •   

as you read, check to see which ones have slipped from your current daily routine. in that way, you’ll discover how to change your routine to gain more energy. read more →

management

take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity

how to give your firm the three distinct personality traits that spell outrageous success.

by sandi smith, cpa
accountant’s accelerator

i was reading chip conley’s book, the rebel rules: daring to be yourself in business. despite its title, the book doles out fairly standard business advice, except for a handful of tiny tidbits of sheer brilliance. one is the list of items that investors are looking for when considering providing startup money to new businesses.

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more for soloists and small firms:   accountants, do you know your opportunity number?  •   five ideas to reduce client price-sensitivity • rise to the top with a fresh elevator speech  •  four ways to practice entrepreneurial perseverance • 5 mistakes to avoid when seeking new clients • the top 12 business card blunders accountants make • seven tips to keep the clients you have • how to attract clients like a magnet • eleven easy ways to deliver more value to clients • 

even if you’re never going to seek venture capital money to help to fund your practice, chip’s advice makes a great question to consider for your firm, especially if yours is a small or sole-owned firm. read more →