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Build a Superstar Team!

January 21, 2020

The Perfect Team You’re excited about your business! You have great ideas for growing your firm and engaging your clients. You are motivated to find new ways to market your services, and what you need is a dream team of employees who not only understand your goals, but who are equally enthusiastic about your vision of the future. Here is a quick guide to building your own superstar team! Your Enthusiasm Informs Theirs When you hire new employees, consider your vision, and include your employees in your plan for the future of the company. Hire people who are enthusiastic about
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The BIG System for Company Success

January 14, 2020

The BIG System Many successful accountants rely on two universal truths to maximize individual and team performance: Clarity at a higher level gives purpose to a lower level. Success at a lower level supports achievement at a higher level. Many accounting firm owners know they should be working ON their business, not just working IN it. Oftentimes accountants start their own business to experience business success, ultimate destiny, and create personal wealth. Some accountants succeed at achieving their initial goals. They create, establish and grow their business. Then they recruit employees and hire in contract specialists. At that point, many
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The Importance of a Positive Attitude in Business

January 6, 2020

Life throws unexpected, disruptive and surprising incidents our way and the way of dealing with such curve balls makes all the difference in the world. This is particularly true when you are building your small business. The business journey can be so challenging and difficult and at times it can make you very agitated and frustrated. For you to be successful, you need to not focus on the negatives but instead, focus all your efforts into pushing the business forward. The important steps that you can take towards achievement of your greatest potential in business are learning how to
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Nitty, Gritty Details of Personal Hygiene and Grooming

December 31, 2019

Personal hygiene, essential in the office, involves maintaining one’s cleanliness and appearance as to preserve health and well-being. In a professional work environment, letting your personal hygiene decline can negatively impact your customer service abilities as well as your relationships with coworkers. Maintaining these essentials can increase your self image and provide a more comfortable office environment. Cleanliness Maintaining cleanliness helps avoid the growth and spread of bacteria, unwanted bodily odors, and unkempt appearance. Washing the body daily, the hair every other day (can vary depending on hair type), and teeth at least daily. When coughing or sneezing, turn away
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Keeping it Together in the Office

December 24, 2019

Creating a work environment in which many types of employees feel respected and at ease is essential to building a solid team who are in it for the long haul. Conversational Guard Rails Some subjects just shouldn’t be brought up in the office environment. In general, these topics can be inflammatory and divisive … not the greatest at bringing employees together. Subjects to avoid: Politics Religion Compensation Personal details including relationships, health problems, etc. It’s also important to stay away from gossip or openly speaking detrimentally about any employee or coworker. This can create distrust among the team. Email Etiquette
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Solve Workplace Quandaries in These Four Basic Steps

December 17, 2019

Some workplace problems are simple. With others, though, the right decision isn’t always as obvious as you would like. If you follow the four-step process described below, you may be able to resolve workplace problems effectively. Evaluate the information. Don’t jump to conclusions. Find out what’s happening (or what happened). Who was involved? Is the source of your information reliable? Do you have all the relevant facts? Consider the people involved. How might your decision affect the relevant stakeholders? Think of your employees, their co-workers, the organization, the community, etc. What issues are important to the people who will be
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Grow Your Brand and Your Business With a Great LinkedIn Profile

December 3, 2019

LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network. Prospective clients and vendors check out LinkedIn profiles to see who they are preparing to do business with. Clients, especially, want to feel confident in and comfortable with the accountant and trusted advisor they are going to begin working with. Your profile matters, especially if you want it to act as your 24/7/365 sales contact point. Most LinkedIn profiles are like everyone else’s profile, mainly because most people copy them from the others, or because they gear them towards basic facts rather than towards helping to market you and your business, and its
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Ask Questions That Open Job Candidates Up

November 19, 2019

The purpose of an interview is to discover whether a candidate is qualified for a job. It’s also your best chance to learn about the candidate’s personality and attitude and how well they would fit in with your organization’s culture. Here are some questions that will help you explore these areas: “What are your career goals?” The answer will tell you about the candidate’s level of maturity, planning ability, and focus on achievement. “Tell me about your first job.” You can find out a lot about the candidate’s work ethic by listening to their early job history. “What do you
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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

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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