leadership

seven signs you’re working in a firm where the partners don’t trust each other

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especially in these trying times, partners must show leadership by accepting the consequences of their actions – or their inaction.

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accountability is the essence of your success, according to management consultant august aquila, author of “leadership at its strongest: what successful managing partners do.”

“i don’t think that the average partner takes accountability seriously,” aquila says. “if they did, they would take their individual goals more seriously and not let their fellow partners down.” read more →

achieving partner unity: the competitive advantage

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august j. aquila
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by august j. aquila
author of “leadership at its strongest”

everyone knows that partner unity is one of the keys for success. and we know the benefits of having greater partner unity than the next firm – better client service, less employee turnover, superior profitability.

the problem that many firms face is this: they don’t know how to create partner unity.

this article shows you:

  • ways to create partner unity.
  • what it is and what it isn’t.
  • five steps to take.

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show me the margins: six ways to take home more of what you earn this tax season

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options to grow your profits besides raising revenue and lowering costs.

by sandi smith, cpa
 accountant’s accelerator

many accountants these days are anxious to hit the golden $100,000 mark this year.  others are interested in growing their revenues steadily and incrementally.   still others are focused on lowering costs, raising profits from that side of the equation.

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more for soloists and small firms:  seven checklist secrets for turning tax season into opportunity season  •  how to stay energized, upbeat, and thinking bigger through busy season • seven ways to wow your prospect • rev up your revenue with these two daily rituals • 10 tips for creating more energy this tax season  • take a cue from venture capitalists: your firm needs a brain trust trinity   •   five ideas to reduce client price-sensitivity • rise to the top with a fresh elevator speech

all of these approaches are well and good to help you keep more of what you make, but there are far more options to grow your take-home dollars besides raising revenue and lowering costs.

here are six more ways to get more profit out of your practice: read more →