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follow the $25,000 pricing rule

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your clients get more value and your team gets to lose timesheets.

by jody padar
the radical cpa

consider the $25k rule.

because this method requires heavy lifting on the front end, a good rule of thumb is to only value-price engagements of $25,000 or more. if the client falls below $25,000, they are eligible for a fixed price or fixed price plus a value add. this rule is important because if your client is a small business, it doesn’t matter how much value they perceive in your services; they will not be able to afford value pricing above a certain level.

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most services are fixed-priced, but based on conversations with the client, those prices may drop or be raised accordingly. some of the data points used to set pricing are the pita factor (pain in the a#%) and the client’s gross revenue.
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sandra wiley: culture, dei, and the future of the accounting profession | move like this

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“i am begging firms: do not let go of your dei&b initiatives. it is a mistake.” 

 

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move like this
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in a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation on the move like this podcast, sandra wiley, president of boomer consulting, shares powerful insights about the evolving culture of the accounting profession and what firms must do to thrive in 2025 and beyond. from building inclusive workplaces to solving the talent crisis, wiley emphasizes one central idea: firms that embrace change, empathy, and innovation will outlast those that cling to the status quo. 

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wiley, a longtime leader in public accounting consulting, outlines boomer consulting’s growth from a tech-focused firm to a holistic advisor in five key operational areas: leadership, talent, growth, technology, and process. these “back office” functions, she explained, are often overlooked in cpa firms, yet they’re critical to long-term sustainability. through consulting, training, peer communities, and the boomer knowledge network, wiley and her team are helping firms modernize how they work and who they are.  read more →

jacob schroeder: ai won’t replace accountants—but it will reveal who’s replaceable | the disruptors

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use ai to work smarter and connect deeper.

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with liz farr

jacob schroeder, founder of ascend consulting, is clear-eyed about artificial intelligence. he doesn’t see it as a silver bullet or a threat. instead, he sees it as a catalyst that helps accountants get back to what matters most: being human.

“ai is not the solution. it’s a tool,” schroeder says. “if you’re trying to make ai the solution, you’re going about it wrong.”

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instead of chasing efficiency for efficiency’s sake, ascend uses ai to free up time for meaningful conversations and thoughtful, strategic guidance.

by embedding quickbooks data directly into client emails, for instance, schroeder’s team ensures that every communication is not only efficient but also infused with empathy and relevance.

“suddenly, now your response can be more human.”

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check nine points before meeting prospects

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how comfortable you feel in your own skin shows.

by martin bissett
business development on a budget

winning your first client is also known by various other names, including closing the first sale and winning the first deal. no matter what it’s called, it is one of the central principles you must follow as you begin the business development on a budget process.

what does it mean?

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basically, it represents a mindset you must develop before you ever speak to a prospective new client. i developed the principle of winning your first client in response to a common concern often raised by partners of accounting firms – one that holds them back from going after new business. it’s the belief that they don’t really have anything to offer above and beyond what an organization is receiving from its current accountant.
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