DuctTapeMarketing

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In order to do anything meaningful, you have to know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. If you want your business to be successful, you have to have a game plan. And how do you create an action plan that sets you up for success? Follow these 9 easy steps to craft a winning marketing plan of your own. .

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2024

10 Quick Tips Here are 10 quick tips to market your services efficiently, even when time is a luxury you don’t have. Update your social media bios, especially LinkedIn and Google Business. Helping [your niche] stress less this tax season! Ready to check taxes of your to-do list? link to your contact page] b.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

At this year’s QuickBooks Connect conference in Las Vegas, Nov. 13-15, more than 2,500 accountants learned about many new product and feature innovations that will help them serve their clients through the QuickBooks Online ecosystem. Together, we’re unlocking new ways to power prosperity.” Learn more about QuickBooks Ledger.

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xendoo

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Business Resolutions Start Now. The end of the year is a bustling time for small business owners. Between skyrocketing holiday sales, extended hours, and juggling multiple duties, it can be difficult to find a moment to stop and think about preparing for 2022. . Planning for the new year may seem overwhelming.

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Xero

JUNE 8, 2023

If your inbox is anything like ours right now, emails spruiking EOFY discounts, mid-year promotions and stocktake clearances are piling up by the dozen. And with a new financial year around the corner, it’s no surprise that retailers are cleaning house in preparation.

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Xero

MAY 23, 2023

With the busy summer season approaching in the northern hemisphere, many small businesses are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. Tip 1: Streamline your invoicing process The best way to gain control over your payments influx is to make sure you have a proper system in place to manage them.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 28, 2022

Tax season is a critically busy time of the year for accountants, and we all know the stress that can come with such a high demand for services during that part of the year. But for some tax and accounting firms, the high volume of clients from January to April represents the majority of their business for the year.

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Xero

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While many hoped 2022 would be a year of recalibrating and regaining some certainty, it instead brought more change that small businesses have had to adapt to. . In the XSBI program, we use anonymised and aggregated data to track the performance of, and improve understanding about, small businesses.

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Xero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the House of Lords last week, I watched as we launched our manifesto to support small business recovery. Surrounded by our amazing accounting and bookkeeping partners and small business customers, I understood the magnitude of what we are fighting for. . Accountants and bookkeepers are key to providing it. .

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Xero

MARCH 16, 2023

Small businesses in the UK have shown tremendous resilience over the last few years. We know it can be hard to run a small business, even without all the global and economic uncertainties. We have also introduced a new checklist within Xero Payroll to streamline your tasks and make it easy as we approach year end.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As we step into a new year, the taxation realm is abuzz with discussions surrounding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. In this blog, we will dive into the details of four notable tax laws that have been introduced into legislation and deserve our attention. What does this mean for my firm?

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Xero

MARCH 13, 2023

As we grapple with rising inflation and cost of living pressures, Xero’s State of the industry report shows that many advisors (43 percent) anticipate some of their clients will be at risk of closing in the year ahead. To prepare his clients for whatever comes next. “No one has a crystal ball, but challenges are certainly on the horizon.

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Xero

MAY 17, 2023

Over the past year, we’ve been encouraging you to make the switch, with lots of education, support and advice from other small business owners and their advisors. If you’ve waited until now to start using new reports, you’ll have less time to make the switch. You may be able to just open a new report and start work.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

APRIL 9, 2023

Reminder: Due to a new law , Illinois S-Corp and Partnership owners should generally pay quarterly IL state ( not federal) taxes through the business. The post below is about how to pay IL taxes personally ; click here for how to make IL business tax payments. and ask you what kind of tax payment you wish to make.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But for those accountants who’ve answered the call to provide advisory services and being that valued business partner their clients need, the accounting profession can be one exciting ride. How are today’s forward-looking accountants are breaking down stereotypes and building successful careers? Not anymore.

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Xero

JULY 20, 2022

As we all begin to navigate this post-pandemic business environment, it’s clear that many small businesses have faced huge challenges. As we all begin to navigate this post-pandemic business environment, it’s clear that many small businesses have faced huge challenges. months in New Zealand and 4.5

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Xero

OCTOBER 10, 2023

So how can you put your best foot forward when crafting your award submission? De Jong Phillips was a finalist for Small Firm of the Year at the Xero Awards in 2021, and came back again in 2022 to win the same category. How to write a good awards entry Crafting a strong awards entry takes time.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Forecasting revenue is essential, no matter how big or small your business. Everyone has heard of strategic planning and when it is time to hire new employees. But do you know when you should expand your team, launch your next marketing campaign, or launch your product?

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Xero

JULY 21, 2022

It’s hard to describe the feeling of connecting with Xero’s amazing accounting and bookkeeping community in person again after nearly three years. Xero Small Business Insights and getting ready for what’s next. million small businesses across the UK. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment.

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Xero

JULY 28, 2022

Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, check out the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Preparing the UK for ‘Making Tax Digital’ in 2024. Find out more about becoming a Xero app partner here.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 22, 2022

Most business owners have a traditional understanding of what an accountant does. Prepare financial statements. But are your clients asking you for more? As a working mom of four with a successful business, she was initially content with the traditional accountant relationship. File taxes. They started in May.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 15, 2021

Starting your own CPA firm may seem like a distant fantasy, but with barriers to entry lower than they’ve ever been, it could be closer than you think. If you’ve been wondering if it’s time to break free, here are five signs that you’re ready to be your own boss. Another driving force for many small firm owners is autonomy.

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Xero

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Small business lending, and in fact lending in general, has had a lot of recent focus – through the Royal Commission, the government support initiatives during COVID-19, RBA rate changes and the work of the Small Business Ombudsman. . How to manage providing advice. Improve your chances of success .

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Xero

AUGUST 3, 2023

Plus, with more than 70 app partners from the Xero ecosystem exhibiting at Xerocon Sydney on 23-24 August, it’s also the best opportunity you’ll have all year to connect with and learn about apps that can take your practice to the next level. What are the key pain points in your practice? What do your clients need most?

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Xero

OCTOBER 11, 2022

You may have recently received an email from HMRC explaining that VAT-registered businesses will no longer be able to use this gateway to file monthly or quarterly VAT returns. If this slightly portentous opening feels overblown, that likely means you have your ducks in a row or are unaffected by the government’s push to digitise tax.

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Snyder

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Tailoring your offer to your customers, marketing your firm, choosing the latest technology, or providing excellent customer care – it all becomes very important in this competitive market. No one can be an expert in all those areas, that’s why finding a helpful blog for accountants is such a great idea.

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Xero

MAY 10, 2022

But if your practice is anything like mine, the number of enquiries at EOFY – and subsequently, the time it takes to respond to all of them – skyrockets. So in the months before June, I’ll assess what clients are already asking and predict other possible queries (before they hit my inbox) to prepare thoughtful responses. .

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Xero

JULY 19, 2022

Here are five sessions to check out at this year’s Xerocon in London. . HMRC’s digital strategy: the next 10 years (Wed 20 July, 2.30pm). Now two years in, it’s time to tackle the journey so far. How can small businesses create better workplaces?

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Snyder

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The biggest tax season challenge for a small business is tax preparation and filing. A lesser-discussed problem is overpaying your taxes and losing money on miscalculations. If you want to harness the tax game and avoid losing money, employing tax preparation software for a small business can be a game changer.

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Xero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Despite the current economic climate, running a global enterprise is still the goal of many small and medium businesses. Of those, 81% want to grow their business in Europe and North America, while 60% hope to scale in the Asian Pacific, Latin American, African and Middle Eastern markets. . Do business in 160 currencies.

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Xero

MARCH 2, 2023

In recent years, many advisors have faced the pressures of being all things to all clients around the clock. A few years ago, Jeannie Savage was at a local community salsa class when her dance partner inquired about what she did for a living. But not Jeannie Savage. She said she was a bookkeeper. ‘Oh,’ Jeannie’s response? “I

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Anders CPA

MAY 17, 2022

If we’re discussing hindsight in business, let’s use a particularly early example. Pretend you own a business transporting goods by horse and carriage. You’re focused on finding a way to make your horses run faster or further. If you can figure that out, you’ll increase business. It used to be enough.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

All of a sudden, someone runs up to her and gives her a big hug and says how happy she is to see her again. There will be heaps of people reuniting for the first time since last year, or at least since Scaling New Heights (check out my recent video blog about those amazing takeaways , which includes some bonus QBC suggestions).

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Xero

JULY 6, 2022

Xerocon London is a great opportunity to hear the latest news and updates from the Xero community and get inspired by some fantastic speakers. It’s also a chance to find out more about some of the powerful apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. Check out Pleo in the Xero App Store.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Technology advancements are continuously reshaping not only the way we work, but fundamentally how we operate across nearly every industry. With new innovations unlocked almost daily — each with a unique promise to transform how we do business — how do busy small businesses and their advisors separate the fad from the fancy?

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DuctTapeMarketing

JULY 24, 2018

Marketing Training for your team. Consulting Business. Small Business Finances. Tips for Outsourcing Your Payroll. Tips for Outsourcing Your Payroll. For small business owners, managing payroll can be a costly endeavor.  Services Online Audit. Strategy First. Website Review. 0 Comments.

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 6, 2022

Increasing profitability is a fundamental part of growing and maintaining a business. For small and mid-sized tax and accounting firms, there are plenty of ways to do so. 8 ways small and mid-sized accounting firms can increase profitability. Customer acquisition should be a big focus, but don’t forget your existing client base.

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