6 tips to help you get beyond cutting costs, and start building your business. in order to compete in this new economy, chances are you’ve already pared down your operations. you’ve also probably adopted “flat revenue” as the new measure … continued
a year of tumultuous change. are you ready? by rick telberg by now most finance and accounting professionals are shaking off the last vestiges of the holidays and are bearing down on the work ahead. if you’re like many of us, … continued
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
u.s. clients can’t ignore “the largest economy in the world and access to a highly motivated and educated workforce.” via calcpa “there is no cookie-cutter approach for a u.s. business looking to expand into china,” says the managing partner at … continued
bay street group llc and capstone marketing, two leading marketing and market research firms to the cpa profession, have joined forces to conduct a ground-breaking and comprehensive investigation into the critical success factors for today’s accounting firm. the researchers have … 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
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