Listen for Clues to Promotion

Listen for Clues to Promotion

October 29, 2019

Some employees who are ready for promotion may be easy to spot, but others aren’t always so obvious. If you think you may be overlooking some talent that can be developed, look for these clues that a worker is ready for a promotion:  Free time. If an employee has finished all his or her regularly assigned work and has nothing to do, it could be a sign that he or she is ready for more responsibility. Fast response time. Keep track of how quickly the employee finishes assignments and short-notice tasks. If he or she is getting faster, a promotion
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How To Maintain A Positive Attitude During The Workday

How To Maintain A Positive Attitude During The Workday

October 22, 2019

When you’re an accountant and a business owner, the busy pace and unpredictable nature of operations calls for you to have the ability to be flexible, resilient, and maintain a great attitude. Inevitably business owners will experience days full of mishaps, mix-ups, and misunderstandings, which can leave you feeling more like the business’s punching bag instead of the owner. Still, it seems that the hardest times to stay positive are usually the most important, as a positive attitude equips you with the best ability to problem solve and handle stressful situations. Some of the most effective ways to maintain a
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Creating A Positive Attitude

Creating A Positive Attitude

October 15, 2019

Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” You could actually take this statement one step further and say “Attitude is the little thing that makes all the difference”. Think about your last setback or your last bad day. Did it seem like everything went wrong all day? How did your attitude change over the day? Chances are that once you perceived that something went wrong, you started seeing everything going wrong, and saw only the bad things. You have also probably had at least one or two “perfect” days, where absolutely nothing could
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Going the Extra Mile For Your Clients Isn’t As Hard As You Think

Going the Extra Mile For Your Clients Isn’t As Hard As You Think

October 8, 2019

In today’s sharing and gig economy, almost anyone can fill the roles of “client” and/or “provider.”  This means more opportunities and more competition for today’s accounting firms. It’s easier than ever to engage with clients, but the accessibility comes with a downside; the competitive climate makes it more difficult to make an impression without risking getting lost in the noise.  That said, there is one clear-cut way to distinguish your customer service from your competition and that is to remember two words: YOU MATTER.  This simple phrase can serve as an unofficial mantra that your client will appreciate not by
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