it’s actually much easier to talk about a niche practice than a jack-of-all-trades accounting firm. by hugh duffy build your firm there are many opinions on whether accounting firms should offer services to specific vertical industries and unique audiences. some … continued
what do accountants talk about when they talk about…? when 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 asks practicing accountants how they “delight” clients during busy season, one word pops up more than any other: “personal.” clearly, clients respond to “financial” “planning” “service” with “questions” … continued
advisors need to understand the differences between men and women clients. in what could be a wake-up call for accounting firms, a majority of women think that their wealth managers could do a better job of serving them, and nearly … continued
three rock-solid principles.
by rick telberg
it shouldn’t take an economic downturn and cutthroat competition for accounting firms to rekindle their interest in optimizing client service, satisfaction and retention.
“it should be at the top of the agenda all the time,” sandra wiley, coo at boomer consulting was telling me.
but with the economy of the new normal, client service has become a hot topic.
what you need to know to get started today. a record number of accounting firm professionals joined last week’s webinar on client service, satisfaction and retention, produced by the seven keys to successful cpa firm management. co-presenter jean caragher of … continued
how to embrace a new advisory role and really deliver value.
in the new book, “bull’s-eye! the ultimate how-to marketing and sales guide for cpas,” business development veteran russ molinar discusses a concept he calls “cross-serving.” according to tracy crevar warren, writing in the latest aicpa cpa insider, cross-serving offers an alternative to cross-selling, while highlighting the importance that the trusted advisory role plays in serving clients.
she cites the bay street group research showing 63% of clients indicate that proactive advice and consultation is an important criterion in selecting a cpa firm. however, 44% noted problem-solving ability as a top factor.
for more on the research findings and how to put them to use in your accounting firm, visit “the seven keys to successful cpa firm management” and click on client service+satisfaction.
and then she lays out five steps to shift from cross-selling to cross-serving: read more →
how to move from a commodity to a valuable adviser.
answer: 10% to 25% more. more than 70% of potential clients say they’d be willing to pay as much as 10% more for a product or service if a company exceeded their expectations. and more than a third of buyers … continued
“online presence” tops business strategies for this year. interestingly, a list of cpa firms’ plans wouldn’t look much different. see accounting firms dive into digital marketing.
or would they rather text? it may depend on their age. or yours. new data from nielsen suggests that today’s twenty-somethings text more than they talk on the phone. maybe it’s time to redefine the rules of office communications and … continued
and dozens of possible answers! at a recent staff workshop, there was a brainstorming session to answer some key questions about what constitutes excellence in client service. four questions were placed on the table: 1. how can we make it … continued
developing excellence in client service requires a change in organizational culture. and culture change is very difficult. as valuable as a brainstorming session might be in shaking loose new ideas, kevin phillips, director of consulting services at prohorizons network inc. … continued
take this quick, 10-question quiz to find out. do you seek out opportunities to learn new things that will help your clients overcome their most difficult challenges? selling value-creation advisory services is truly a slam dunk with most modern business … continued