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outlook & analysis

15 off-the-hook ideas for accountants to dream big

 

start your business ‘bucket list’ today.

by sandi smith, cpa
卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 / accountant’s accelerator

do you have a business bucket list?

did you see the movie “the bucket list?” morgan freeman and jack nicholson played men who didn’t have too long to live. they each wrote up a bucket list, a list of things they wanted to do or accomplish before they kicked the bucket (as we say in the south).

why not apply the concept to your business? you can do this whether you have your own business or a job, although you have a bit more control when you’re the boss. what do you want to do before you retire or sell your business?

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more from sandi smith at 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间:  3 money leaks that may need plugging in your business  •  seven tips to keep the clients you have  • how to attract clients like a magnet  • eleven easy ways to deliver more value to clients • five things accountants take for granted that costs them revenue  • what’s in your new client funnel?  • what’s in your welcome kit for new prospects? • five fun and easy ways to wow your clients  • six ways to give yourself a raise  • strategies to stop losing business to competitors  • five tips to manage your ‘overwhelm’ level  • easy ideas for a quick business boost  • four new mega-trend marketing strategies  • how to stop leaving money on the table

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management

3 money leaks that may need plugging in your business

why we do it and what to do about it.

by sandi smith, cpa
accountant’s accelerator

everyone is looking on the income statement to find places to cut their business expenses. but the best place to look is not on a report.

it’s in the habits, processes, and procedures that you and your team do through your work day. it’s also in the mindsets, the inner game you bring to your work.

sandi smith

more from sandi smith at 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间: seven tips to keep the clients you have  • how to attract clients like a magnet  • eleven easy ways to deliver more value to clients • five things accountants take for granted that costs them revenue  • what’s in your new client funnel?  • what’s in your welcome kit for new prospects?
• five fun and easy ways to wow your clients  • six ways to give yourself a raise  • strategies to stop losing business to competitors
• five tips to manage your ‘overwhelm’ level  • easy ideas for a quick business boost  • four new mega-trend marketing strategies  • how to stop leaving money on the table

here are my top three money leak sources for you to look at and see what you can find:

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outlook & analysis

how to attract clients like a magnet

10 tips to build an irresistible reputation.

by sandi smith, cpa
accountant’s accelerator

if you’re an expert at something, don’t be the best-kept secret on your block. get the word out about what you can offer others, and one way to do that easily, especially if you’re an accountant, is to build your reputation.

here are 10 quick tips to boost yours.

1. get credentialed, certified, or educated. a good credential, and the cpa is pretty much the gold standard, will get you instant credibility with your prospects and clients. you are simply treated better and respected more when you’ve earned a credential that others recognize.

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more from sandi smith at 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间:

• eleven easy ways to deliver more value to clients • five things accountants take for granted that costs them revenue
• what’s in your new client funnel?
• what’s in your welcome kit for new prospects?
• five fun and easy ways to wow your clients
• six ways to give yourself a raise
• strategies to stop losing business to competitors
• five tips to manage your ‘overwhelm’ level
• easy ideas for a quick business boost
• four new mega-trend marketing strategies
• how to stop leaving money on the table

2. create a results-oriented biography. let people know what you’ve accomplished so far in your career and what you’re capable of doing for them by writing a great bio that represents you well. read more →

growth strategies

eleven easy ways to deliver more value to clients

(and add to revenues.)

by sandi smith

as you build your relationships with your clients, it’s always a good thing to see how you can serve them even better.

here are eleven ways you can add value to your existing services which will enable you to stand out from the competition, serve the client better, and put more green in your bank account.

as you go through the list, check them off to see which ones you are doing, and which ones sound good to add to your business.

1. offer add-on peace of mind services

if you are in the information business, offer to run or set up a backup system, store a backup of what you just did, or otherwise keep copies of your work so that the client does not have to worry about recovery issues. if you offer products, this may translate into an insured package that can be tracked and monitored. what kind of safety net can you think of to create for your clients?

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marketing & sales

nine networking tips to speed sales and referrals

keep in mind: it takes up to six months before people get to know you well enough to refer you.

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by sandi smith, cpa
卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 / accountant’s accelerator

networking is an essential part of building your business. whether you network locally, nationally, or internationally, there are some tips that are common to all businesses.

more from sandi smith at 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间:

• five things accountants take for granted that costs them revenue
• what’s in your new client funnel?
• what’s in your welcome kit for new prospects?
• five fun and easy ways to wow your clients
• six ways to give yourself a raise
• strategies to stop losing business to competitors
• five tips to manage your ‘overwhelm’ level
• easy ideas for a quick business boost
• four new mega-trend marketing strategies
• how to stop leaving money on the table

1. be crystal clear about what you do and how people can use you. also know exactly who your ideal client is in case you’re asked. if you don’t do this, you’ll leave people scratching their heads about you and they won’t know how to connect with you even if they wanted to.

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