If you want to know how to create a Progressive Accountancy Firm for the competitive modern world and use similar techniques to the top 50 firms read on
I am so confident, I will even review your existing Marketing Strategy and Business Development activity completely free of charge and without obligation.
Clients are becoming more demanding and have greater needs than ever. They are looking to work with their Professional Advisors on a partnership basis and are no longer content with accountants that merely record history.
Google has made experts of everyone, no longer do clients blindly accept or canvas opinion from their Professional Advisors first.
Clients have greater choices more readily available and a lot of information and advice is freely accessible.
The rapid development of software solutions for accountancy means that you do have to “Wake up and smell the coffee.” In America, small business owners (80% of your client base) are using a software solution and no longer use accountants for their accounting needs. The most popular is Turbo Tax (www.turbotax.intuit.com). In the UK, we already have Quick Books and many others are being developed.
Why do some firms grow faster than others? Are they more technically competent? Or do they have a magic formula? Consider how you can differentiate and add value to your clients.
Accountants can no longer open their doors and expect new clients to walk in and accept what they are told. They will have researched your firm and what specialists you have and whether you understand their business (not just the numbers).
Your technical competence is not in question, it is accepted. Therefore to reel off a list of services will no longer do because every other Accountancy firm does that. What makes you different from your competitors down the street.
Can you genuinely say Yes to the following?
We listen to our clients needs and understand their soft facts
We are knowledgeable about our clients sector, industry and economic environment
We have sector experts in house
Our clients are managed with a holistic approach and not by individual Partners/Directors
Every member of your staff is involved in the marketing and business development of your firm
You are getting value for money for every £1 you spend on Marketing and Business Development
You have a clear understanding of the skill set required to prepare a Marketing Strategy and deliver growth through Business Development techniques
You have a full understanding of your clients growth, new products/services plans for the future; succession planning; exit strategy or flotation aspirations
You have never been told by your client they are selling without your prior knowledge of their plans
Your approach to Client Management is Team focused
You are not just a historian, you are a genuine Partner with your client
Your client considers you a genuine Partner to their business who assists them in the planning and implementation of their objectives
Do you view your service for your clients from the outside in?
Your always instructed by your clients for their disposal or acquisition requirements
You never lose a fee earning opportunity
Your next generation of Partners/Directors are involved in Key decision making processes
You know how to get more of your Key Clients
In order to ensure your firm is ready for the demanding modern client contact me and discuss your current situation.
Take up my offer of the free review of your existing Marketing Strategy and Business Development activity, even if you have someone already doing this in house or externally. You have nothing to lose and it is without obligation.
The Ravens Wood Consultancy was founded by Jayesh P. Patel in 1996 working with professional intermediaries throughout the UK. I specialise in developing Marketing Strategy and Business Development…
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