lesson #1: reading situations clearly and quickly, without rose-colored glasses. next question: what to expect for 2010? join the survey; see the results. by rick telberg at large while some accountants and cpa firms have been reacting to the business … continued
if you’re tired of waiting for your government bailout… here are 10 ways an accounting firm can help give a shot in the arm to local business. (and none of it costs a dime.) 1. mentor a new business owner. … continued
these lessons were learned the hard way in the magazine business. but they can apply to many, especially in these turbulent times. what is our purpose for existing? who is our target customer? why does anyone need what we’re selling? … continued
skip reardon says watch out, more change coming next year. here are his seven steps to preparing your organization for another bumpy year: create a commitment to change. engage the stakeholders. visualize the changed future. begin the transformation. embed the … continued
and 12 things that should. by august aquila the purpose of the retreat should be clearly thought out early in the year. articulate one or two goals for the retreat. you need to be very specific as to what you … continued
cpas rally around a few tried-and-true business-getting strategies.
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practical steps to move you beyond the crisis. practice consultant tracy crevar warren says in the latest cpa insider the key components for your firm’s stimulus plan should include: strengthened client service more contact do a better job of being … continued
cpas list goals for 2009 – both personal and professional. comment here: what are your new year resolutions? by rick telberg/at large accountants the world over seem to be breathing a sigh of relief that 2008 is finally over. they’re … continued
how cpas can master the essence of excellence. by rick telberg/on finance why do some accounting shops excel while others stagnate? good question. and it’s probably best answered not by looking fearfully at the dismal swamp of stagnation, but by … continued
practice consultants brace firms for looming trends. by rick telberg over the past few years, we’ve seen a torrent of change in the accounting profession. first there’s consolidation. the number of big firms has dwindled while the size of each … continued
the days of wine and roses in selling cpa firms for pricey premiums to big-monied buyers are over.