Best-in-class

Best-in-class

‘Productivity’ is a word used by many providers as well as professionals in the accounting and software space. Open any email from an accounting software vendor and the word will be tossed around liberally. In its most basic manifestation, it means using your time...
Become a Geek

Become a Geek

We all know one – the person who is always first to try a new product or service. They can be both illuminating and annoying; they are the ones that tell you about Airbnb or Uber or the latest Apple product before you even knew of the product. Then are the early...
Building Your Business

Building Your Business

Accounting and bookkeeping firms today have more to think about than the accounts or the books. Mostly their time is spent doing the technical work. When there are forces at work that are disruptive, business value is decimated. A bookkeeping business will, in the...
How Proactive Are You?

How Proactive Are You?

Proactive bookkeepers and accountants are the closest to their clients and in touch with their needs, and therefore in the best position to increase their income and the positive outcomes created for clients. It’s a strong case against being a doormat; it’s really...
Climbing the success pyramid

Climbing the success pyramid

Redefining your role as a bookkeeper is changing whether you are ready for it or not. The fundamental services are changing and new services are evolving. It is the SME owner who is driving change, seeking ways to improve efficiencies to stay above the competition and...
Succession planning

Succession planning

For many practice owners, there will come a time when will need to seriously consider selling their practice. Whether this is for personal reasons or forced on them by market conditions, they will need to approach the process with caution and take control. It’s...