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the one big reason your hiring sucks

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three partners, one male and two female, walking and smiling outside a buildingand three ways to fix it

by ty hendrickson

it’s said in the profession that employees must earn their place by proving their loyalty to the firm through years of experience.

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that might be one of the biggest lies in our industry right now and the no. 1 reason firms are facing recruiting and retention problems.

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add these money-making rituals to your work day

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you know the drill: work on the business.

by sandi leyva
the complete guide to marketing for tax & accounting firms

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.

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these days, rituals can bring much-needed certainty to our lives. 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 and reduce the uncertainty that is swirling around us? here are two ideas to get your engines started.
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how’s your overhead?

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//www.g005e.com/2020/09/14/how-to-determine-overhead/plus a tip for increasing revenue if needed.

by ed mendlowitz

question: are there any rules of thumb for a cpa firm’s overhead and salary costs?

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answer: the rosenberg survey has excellent metrics and is highly recommended. on a less scientific basis you can use as a general rule of thumb 1/3 for salaries, 1/3 overhead, 1/3 partners salary.
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how the cloud impacts server replacement

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you can save, but don’t hand the task to just anyone.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless: technology guide & checklist

the traditional core computers used for operating all applications are file servers managed internally within the firm. downtime for a day or two is a disaster. if an “out of service” stoppage stretches to a week or more, partner income will suffer measurably.

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simply put, mission-critical file servers utilized for tax, audit, time and billing, and email have – at most – an effective five-year life. after this time, equipment becomes significantly more difficult to maintain whether you have a warranty or not.
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when cpa partner votes go wrong

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percentage signs on round hanging tagsthere’s a better way.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

it may seem intuitive to use ownership percentage to decide important financial and governance issues.

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here are three common reasons why… and one important reason why not.

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