Archive for March 2014
Employee Recognition: Capture Your A Players
Guest post by Andrew Argue, a CPA and the Founder of Ten Key Heroes, a freelancing platform for accountants. He is also the Host of The Bean Counter Podcast. Prior to starting Ten Key Heroes, he was a PwC auditor in Florida. You can also find him on twitter at @andrewargue. I am going to…
Read MoreDo Your Clients Love You?
When clients ask accountants for something, the first inclination is typically to give it to them, right? We’re a profession of helpful, caring people, for the most part. We are servants to our clients – and proudly so. But what about when customers don’t have a glowing experience? According to research by Visa, it…
Read MoreDon’t Overthink It
Early in my career a very wise businessman told me, “Don’t overanalyze decisions. Get the basic facts and go with your gut – and then move on to the next issue or opportunity.” I’ve tried to follow that sage advice throughout my life and it’s worked out pretty well, whether it’s a business decision or…
Read MoreShort-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
Have you ever been in the position of advising a client to stop offering a particular service or product that adds revenue to the top line but does not mesh with the overall direction and purpose of the company? Probably. Perhaps you’ve even seen it at your public accounting firm? Companies and firms that try…
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