Tag Archives: Business

10 Sure Fire Ways to Use Your Expertise in 2013

Anyone who has worked with us has heard us repeat the the mantra “get known for your expertise!” over and over again. After all, it’s what’s between your ears (that is, your brain) that is chock full of business, law or accounting knowledge. It’s your job to figure out how to position your expertise with prospective clients.

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7 Online Trends Impacting Professional Services Firms

The wonderful folks at Hinge recently announced findings from their annual research study of online strategies for professional services firms. Part of the study identified 5 trends that will shape the future of professional services firms.

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The Power of Focus

The power of focus can not only position you as an industry leader but can create an attraction factor for your firm.

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Do Your Prospects Believe You?

Let’s face it: Americans are a cynical lot. Years ago we never questioned a claim, study or statement about a product or a service. What happened in our experience to turn us from trust to distrust?

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Stop, Start, Stop, Start

Clients tell us that the hardest part of marketing and business development is breaking the stop…start…stop….start cycle. Just like the clutch on a car that refuses to engage, your firm’s marketing efforts can occasionally be jammed up too. So how do you keep your marketing efforts moving?

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What Makes a Good Firm Better? Building a Culture That Produces Results

Great ideas, from the winners of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work awards, to create a client (and employee) driven culture.

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You Call that News? Amp Up Your Public Relations

Critical components to “pitch” stories to newspapers, journals and other online/offline publications.

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Stop Talking to Me in French! Creating a Client-focused Message

As a professional service firm, one of the best marketing strategies is to give potential prospects an opportunity to experience your firm and gain an understanding of how you could potentially help them.

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Unclogging the Sales Pipeline: Rev Up Your Business Development

Unclog your sales pipeline. Turn more prospects into clients by developing a tracking and accountability system.

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Holiday Smackdown – 10 Tips for Business Networking at Holiday Parties

A few tips to think about to maximize your holiday merry making (actually they work year round, not just at the holidays!).

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