Americans often get stressed out when tax time rolls around, and small business owners feel that crunch even more. If you’re like many people, you probably don’t think you have the required tax law knowledge to..
TOPICS: Small Business, Taxes
Regardless of your firm’s size, there’s a brand - and a reputation - associated with it. While often used interchangeably, there are some stark differences between the two, and it is important to understand them when..
TOPICS: Firm Management
Just as many firms often do an assessment of their workflows after tax season, now is the time to reimagine and reform your practice. After a year and a half of unpredictability that has likely tested your firm, your..
TOPICS: Automation
Like all businesses, architectural firms have their own inner workings and systems of organization. But for those that are new to the business or who are looking to update or cut back the number of roles, it can be..
TOPICS: Architect, Architecture and Engineering
Firm workflow has been greatly redefined over the past year and a half, and in many ways, it has been for the better. In theory, firms and clients are much more digital – and nimble – which has resulted in more..
TOPICS: Automation, Workflow
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic uncertainty, there is still plenty of opportunity for business development in 2021.
As companies begin to adjust to workforces returning to..
Firm workflow has been greatly redefined over the past year and a half, and in many ways, it has been for the better. In theory, firms and clients are much more digital – and nimble – which has resulted in more..
TOPICS: Automation, Workflow
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic uncertainty, there is still plenty of opportunity for business development in 2021.
As companies begin to adjust to workforces returning to..
Clients are arguably one of the most vital aspects of starting a practice and sustaining it in the long term. Without clients, particularly ones that return to hire you over and again, your firm will be practically..
TOPICS: Professional Services, Client Relationship Management, Client Relationships, Client Management
Creating an outstanding customer experience that keeps clients coming back for more is something that every firm strives towards. However, sometimes the reality is that your clients aren’t singing your praises—and,..
TOPICS: Professional Services, Client Relationship Management, Client Relationships, Client Management
If you run your own firm, then you likely take a lot of pride in what it has become. While not nearly the same as a child, your firm is still something that you’ve nurtured, sacrificed for, stayed up late worrying..
TOPICS: Leadership, office culture, company culture
Every accounting services firm wants to grow their book of business. Over time, there’s client churn, and unfortunately, some pass away, so it makes smart business sense to want to always be operating at full..
TOPICS: Professional Services, Client Management
Building and effectively managing brand equity is a priority for firms of all shapes and sizes across various industries and markets. After all, a strong brand presence is the foundation of customer loyalty and..
TOPICS: Firm Management
Technology is continually evolving to help us do more – and to do so better and quicker. This is the magic of ever-increasing productivity. But with more advanced tools for practice management and client service..
TOPICS: Leadership, Firm Management, Productivity, Productivity Tips
It’s human nature that you remember more details of something that actually happened the same day. The best way to ensure that your time tracking reports are accurate is for your employees to enter time every day.
