As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to get some of your finances in order. You still have

As you pursue your career in accounting, there are so many paths to take. You may want to own your

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

Growth & Profit – the buzzwords to make any businessman start salivating. Growth and profit are the left and right

Client retention is a principle that is often overlooked or underestimated, but it’s vital for the healthy success of any

They’re everywhere these days.  People have personal blogs, political blogs, travel blogs, health blogs, corporate and small-business blogs.  But do you really need a blog?  Small-business blogging is a popular, and cost-effective, method of marketing. But the point is not just to get a blog out there; the point is to have it rise to […]

One of the most inexpensive marketing tools available is your business website.  With minimal startup and maintenance costs you can develop a good website that will represent you well and increase your clientele.  It will also work 24/7 as a virtual receptionist, getting the word out about your business while you work.  And if well […]

Do you struggle to get your point across with colleagues, employees, clients or associates?   Professionals must be able to communicate effectively in order to succeed—it’s a required soft skill.  Before you can achieve effective communication, however, you must overcome some common barriers.  The following 5 obstacles may be holding up your ability to communicate effectively […]

We’ve all procrastinated at one time or another.  And while for some, procrastination may represent a brief lapse in productivity, others are plagued with chronic procrastination that threatens their livelihood and business.  Wherever you may be on the spectrum, it’s important to recognize your tendency to procrastinate and respond promptly, especially now that tax season […]

Give Yourself the Gift of Profitability Who wouldn’t want the gift of profitability?  That’s probably even on Santa’s wish list.  A solid investment in yourself and your business would make a great present that may not fit in your stocking, but will definitely fill your bank account!  What’s the investment? Every successful business thrives on […]

Increase Your Services and Your Bottom Line Here’s a quick quiz for you. Would you like to grow your business? Would you like to work smarter and beat the competition? Would you like to make more money? Would you like to make a difference? And would you like to do it all in less time? […]

What information would you most like to know about prospective buyers?  Most small-business owners would like to understand what makes them take the plunge into retaining financial services.  Understanding this would help many ensure that their marketing approaches, and the services they’re promoting, are more successful. Recently Hinge Research Institute did a study with 1300 […]