another reason why cpas make the best personal financial advisers. the bush administration is rushing to pass a regulation that would relax the rules on when investment advisers can recommend products sold by their own companies, despite protests from consumer … continued
never underestimate the role that client service plays in your business, says john bowen jr. strong client loyalty also creates more assets for financial advisors. consider the fact that over a 12-month period, clients identified as faithful to their financial … continued
microbusiness vulnerable in credit crisis. the national association for the self-employed estimates that 3.8 million microbusiness owners hold an estimated 93% of so-called “toxic mortgages” that put them in immediate danger of foreclosure and homeless in the near future. in … continued
you’d think the small business market must shrink in a recession. but you’d be wrong. and it can be a fatal mistake, according to warrillow & co. researchers. the net number of small businesses actually grows during a downturn. the … continued
key findings at a glance: 69% not impacted by credit squeeze. 91% worried about economy. 74% believe recovery will take 18 months or longer. paycycle, inc., the online payroll service, finds in a survey that found 58% of small business … continued
i found change to usually be a good thing for billings. from gary jones indigorilla inc. via linkedin however, even with good things there can be some red flags of caution. for example – receivables become an issue for some/many … continued
… cpas tell the next president how to fix the economy and financial system. here are some of the latest comments from our survey into the market meltdown. add your advice below, and then join the survey to get all … continued
what’s your advice for the next president? go to the survey to add your comments. by rick telberg/at large the financial crisis on wall street has led to an unprecedented government rescue effort and an uncertain economic outlook, leaving cpas … continued
recession rule no. 1: cash is king. by john p. kane j.p. kane & co. take a look at your overall cash flow. 1. are you collecting your receivables (amounts your customers owe you) in a timely manner? if not, … continued
now, how about a “rescue plan” for clients? how many of your clients are about to crash and burn? don’t get caught flat-footed. do what you can today to protect yourself and maybe save a client. the causes are not … continued
how safe is your job? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg/at large like many americans, cpas are shocked and appalled by the seemingly sudden meltdown of the nation’s financial system and ensuing scramble to assemble a rescue … continued
cpas work to quell client fears.
what’s the cpa outlook? join the survey; get the results.
by rick telberg
at large
if you’re not concerned by the meltdown on wall street, you’re probably not paying attention. read more →
ipro one buys into tegra. deal is second for ipro one. hill, barth & king llc was first.
new york-based ipro one, inc. (http://www.iproone.com) says it has reached an agreement to acquire a minority ownership interest of tegra financial partners, an affiliate of habif, arogeti & wynne llp (ha&w), georgia’s largest independent accounting firm and one of the country’s top 100 cpa firms. read more →