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 Making a Difference in the Community

May 15, 2015 

Making a Difference in the Community

Helping the community is something that drives Janet Saunders, and has led to her involvement with various community groups. Now, as the CFO of the Community Action Program Committee in Pensacola, Florida, she oversees the finances and organizational management of a group that runs a variety of programs for children, families, elderly residents and those...…

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Technology May 15, 2015 

Great Storytellers Get The Girls

The folks telling these captivating stories aren’t holding some great secret. The fact is that anyone can tell a story. Yes, anyone. And that includes accounting professionals. The greatest of storytellers have simply taken the time to define what ...

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

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May 15, 2015 

How To Help Your Clients Plan for Retirement

While your clients know that their employees will eventually leave their business – either for another company or retirement – it may not be a reality they are prepared for. With your help, they can properly plan for employees’ retirement.

Taija Sparkman

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May 13, 2015 

How To Help Your Not-For-Profit Clients

The NFP segment of the U.S. market has historically been 5% of all businesses. This market share has grown to over 10% in the last decade. While business may be doing charitable, human interest or targeted work, this does not mean that the ...

Randy Johnston

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May 12, 2015 

Is Your Firm Using Electronic Signatures?

So you think you’re a progressive firm, right? You’re committed to going digital and eliminating, or at least minimizing, paper. Your engagement letters are all electronic and are emailed to clients and prospects for signature.

Jim Boomer

 “Where Do I Start?”

May 12, 2015 

“Where Do I Start?”

I recently attended the New York Accounting Show put on by Flagg Management, generally acknowledged as the annual kickoff event for nationally recognized accounting conferences that provide continuing professional education and networking opportunities fo

Gail Perry

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May 7, 2015 

Six Easy Tips to Help You Network Like a Star

Believe it or not, most successful business people I know dread networking. It just doesn’t come naturally to a majority of people. Instead, it feels awkward and uncomfortable. For many years, I avoided networking all together.

Tanya Roberts

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May 7, 2015 

How to Market to Payroll Clients

Running a successful payroll practice is about more than just the services you provide; it’s also about selling those services. A great marketing campaign will consist of both digital and print collateral and target existing and prospective clients.

Taija Sparkman

 May SALT Checklist

May 6, 2015 

May SALT Checklist

What should you be doing in your state and local tax practice this month? Here's your SALT checklist for May.