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What Drives You?

What Drives You?

Without a sense of urgency, desire loses its value. – Jim RohnPeople who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents. – Andrew CarnegieBe miserable.  Or motivate yourself.  Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. – Wayne Dyer.Desire is the starting point of all […]

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5 How To Build A Client Pool

5 How To Build A Client Pool

Your client pool is your lifeblood. Without a strong client pool your business will always operate under the stress of

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Closing the Deal (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

Closing the Deal (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

6 Steps for Turning Prospective Clients into Current Clients You’ve made a good first impression and now you want to deliver your sales pitch and seal the deal. That may be easier said than done. But when you attend to the client’s needs and follow 6 simple steps, it can happen, and quite possibly, before […]

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GrowCon 2025 Preview: Win Back Your Worth as a Bookkeeper with Debra Kilsheimer

GrowCon 2025 Preview: Win Back Your Worth as a Bookkeeper with Debra Kilsheimer

We often tout the overall stability of the accounting industry by citing the history of the profession. Accounting is one

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GrowCon25 Speaker Spotlight: Michelle Mitchell on the Power of Courageous Delegation

GrowCon25 Speaker Spotlight: Michelle Mitchell on the Power of Courageous Delegation

One of the most anticipated voices at GrowCon25 is longtime firm owner Michelle Mitchell, who brings decades of hands-on experience—and

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Building a Accounting Firm: CFO Strategies and Fraud Prevention w/ Greg Kyte

Building a Accounting Firm: CFO Strategies and Fraud Prevention w/ Greg Kyte

The intersection of financial management and fraud prevention requires a delicate balance of controls, transparency, and expertise. In a revealing

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How Email Newsletters Can Help Accountants Retain Clients

How Email Newsletters Can Help Accountants Retain Clients

Most accounting professionals understand the importance of gaining new clients, but what many overlook is the power of retaining the

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5 Ways to Boost Credibility as a Solo Bookkeeper Online

5 Ways to Boost Credibility as a Solo Bookkeeper Online

As a solo bookkeeper, your reputation carries weight. Clients rely on you to manage their most sensitive financial details with

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How One Leadership Style Builds Loyalty—But Hurts Business Value (And How Accountants Can Avoid It)

How One Leadership Style Builds Loyalty—But Hurts Business Value (And How Accountants Can Avoid It)

As an accountant, bookkeeper, or tax preparer, you likely take pride in the relationships you've built and the high standards

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Why Your Firm Is Worth Less If Everything Runs Through You

Why Your Firm Is Worth Less If Everything Runs Through You

Many accounting firm owners take pride in leading from the front. They’re in the trenches with their team during tax

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Future-Proofing Your Accounting Firm with AI

Future-Proofing Your Accounting Firm with AI

The accounting profession is entering a new era. For centuries, the foundations of accounting—debits, credits, and structured recordkeeping—have remained steady.

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How to Specialize Your Services to Grow Your Accounting Firm

How to Specialize Your Services to Grow Your Accounting Firm

Many accounting firm owners assume that in order to grow your accounting firm, bigger is better. More services. More clients.

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Professional Bookkeeper™ designation represents a person who is proficient in the day-to-day practical application of the accounting process in small to mid-sized businesses.

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