Is it worth making the switch? Cloud computing has gained a lot of momentum over the past few years, which is not surprising especially since it allows companies to streamline their processes, resulting to increased efficiency and productivity. In addition, doing business in the cloud can significantly reduce operational costs and make pertinent information easily […]

For almost a decade, I worked with professional service firms developing sales, marketing and account management strategies that would help them grow. One thing I had a tough time wrapping my head around was why so few firms were open to innovation. Why is it that professional service firms, especially accounting and law firms, find […]

Being a sole proprietor or owner of an accounting firm can be very gratifying but quite challenging at times. It doesn’t really matter if you are a sole practitioner or have staff, the buck normally stops with you. We jokingly call it wearing a lot of hats….when all the decisions come from you and hardly […]

While much of the industry remains steadfast in billing by the hour, there is an emerging trend and need for firms to change their billing practices. Many are beginning to realize the benefits of using fixed fee billing. Here are some reasons why. Technology – If you have moved at least part of your firm to the cloud, you […]

By now you have at least heard of cloud computing. This can come in the form of simply using an online accounting service, such as QuickBooks Online or moving your entire business to a virtual server. If you are still on the fence about whether you should move to the cloud, here are a few […]