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February 24, 2020 

Coronavirus: Is Your Firm Prepared for a Pandemic?

Natural disasters and cybersecurity concerns have pushed most firms to develop a disaster response plan in the event of a catastrophic office or systems loss, but few have considered the potential impact of a massive influenza (flu) outbreak, such as ...

Roman Kepczyk

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February 24, 2020 

2 Keys to an Effective Workspace

When where you work is actively working against you, it takes time out of your day and increases your frustration and anxiety. As such, it’s important to play an active role in creating a space that helps rather than hurts you.

Amy Vetter

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February 23, 2020 

How Accounting Firms Can Be Proactive on Diversity

Reaffirming its commitment to bolstering diversity and inclusion in the profession, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants was one of many institutions to sign on to the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity & Inclusion.

 GBQ Acquires Toledo Accounting Firm Weber Clark

February 23, 2020 

GBQ Acquires Toledo Accounting Firm Weber Clark

Weber Clark founding member Jim Weber and his team join GBQ to bring the total staff count to 219. Weber and his fellow partners will become partners at GBQ and will lead GBQ’s Toledo office.

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February 20, 2020 

It’s Really the 21st Century Now

I’ve started working with my clients to help them develop 10-year personal finance plans for the new decade and have quickly found how few people really, seriously look that far ahead. And while 10 years isn’t a lifetime, it’s a good place to start ...

Gail Perry

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February 19, 2020 

2020 Review of Accelo CRM

Accelo www.accelo.com From the 2020 reviews of CRM systems for accounting firms. Accelo offers a variety of applications designed for numerous niche markets including accounting firms. Completely online, Accelo allows accounting firms to easily manage all of their business operations using a single, unified platform. Not just a CRM, Accelo includes complete database management as...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2020 

2019 Reviews of CRM Systems for Accounting Firms

Today, many accounting firms have ramped up marketing programs for their firm, including a more prominent social media presence, more aggressive direct mail advertising, and increased email marketing campaigns hoping to drive new business to their firm.

Mary Girsch-Bock

 Maine Accounting Firm Baker Newman Noyes Makes Forbes List

February 19, 2020 

Maine Accounting Firm Baker Newman Noyes Makes Forbes List

In creating the list, Forbes partnered with data analysis and market research firm Statista to survey more than 1,800 CPAs, enrolled agents, tax attorneys, accountants and CFOs from across the United States on both the tax/accounting firm and client ...

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February 19, 2020 

2020 Review of ResultsCRM

ResultsCRM Abacus Next www.abacusnext.com/software/CRM/results From the 2020 reviews of CRM systems for accounting firms. Designed for small businesses and accounting firms that use QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online applications, ResultsCRM offers complete bi-directional CRM capability between the application and QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Microsoft Outlook, eliminating the need to enter data twice. ResultsCRM is...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2020 

2020 Review of Insightly CRM

Insightly CRM www.insightly.com From the 2020 reviews of CRM systems for accounting firms. Insightly CRM from Insightly offers complete CRM capability designed for both product sales as well as service businesses. Insightly CRM is an online application that offers easy navigation. A mobile app is also available for both iOS and Android devices, offering features...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2020 

CRM Utilities

While you may not be interested in implementing a complete CRM application in your firm right now, here are a couple of options to consider if you wish to get a better handle on managing your current clients.

Mary Girsch-Bock