It’s that time of year when we gorge on delicious foods, gather with family and try not to think about taxes or the upcoming tax season. This is the time of year that we look inward and think about the things that we are thankful for. We asked our staff to tell us what they’re […]
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9 Onboarding Techniques That Increase Retention
It takes a lot of time and money to hire a new employee. It’s more than just paying their salary – it’s the labor and cost of recruiting, training, and onboarding them into the work environment. This is why employee retention is so important for any business. Not only does high turnover cost you more money, […]
One Way to Gain an Edge on National Tax Firms
“I know you’re a tax preparer, but I file [insert special tax situation], do you know how to prepare taxes for someone like me?” This question is bound to happen as a tax preparer. While you know that your tax training (hopefully) covered their specific situation and that you can most likely help them, what […]
Giving Employees A Voice
We’ve talked about using client surveys to improve upon your processes and service each tax season but what about employee feedback? Good business owners take employee feedback into account when looking to improve, attract new talent, and grow. According to Daniel Hood in Accounting Today, “Many of the firms on our 2015 Best Firms to […]
Is Your Team Ready For Tax Season?
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means tax season is around the corner. Are you prepping employees and staff for the upcoming season? There’s a lot to prepare for – especially if you have a staff! You may think you have plenty of time to prepare, but the holidays go by so quickly […]
10 Basic Keys to Leadership
Being in charge does not make you a leader. Leadership is the ability to do more than manage, but to grow, develop and lead your team, employees, and organization in the direction you set. Leadership is a quality that takes development. While there are many different types of leaders, all of them possess these 10 […]
How to Motivate and Retain Employees
Employee retention is essential to maintain customer relationships and minimize recruiting and training costs. The keys to employee satisfaction and retention are founded on strong leadership and sound management practices. By mastering these arts, you should have happy, loyal employees and customers, resulting in growth, profits and personal gratification. Here are some ways to ensure […]
Strategic Business Plan Essentials
A Strategic Business Plan is important to your company’s growth and success. Have you thought of and included all of the essential things needed to make a strong and effective plan? Here are the essentials. Company Mission Your company Mission Statement is a very important part of your organization. Your mission statement is what drives […]
What to Know About Filing Same-Sex Marriage Returns
Thanks to the Supreme Court ruling that state bans on same-sex marriages are unconstitutional, this coming tax year will be the first year that Gay and Lesbian couples can file jointly as married couples. So what does that mean for us as tax preparers with same-sex couples who decide to tie the knot or who […]