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First Meeting with a New Client—Preparation Checklist

Don Connelly & Associates

The first meeting with a new client should be a momentous event for both you and the client. For your client, it's the first opportunity to validate their decision to select you as their advisor. With that in mind, your first meeting sets the tone for the entire relationship.

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Key Strategies for Conducting Productive Discovery Meetings

eMoney Advisor

A prospect discovery meeting is an essential step for financial advisors to get to know their prospective clients, understand their needs, and recommend their planning services accordingly. With the right preparation, you can set yourself up for a successful meeting and end with a clear path forward for both you and your new client.

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The Importance of a Post-meeting Checklist

Don Connelly & Associates

Nailing that initial prospect meeting is crucial if you are to have any chance at starting a relationship. If you follow your first meeting preparation checklist to a T, you’ve established good rapport, shown your authentic self, listened more than talked, and pinpointed the person’s pain points.

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for CPAs and Accounting Firms

Harness Wealth

This makes it crucial for them to not only be well-versed in cybersecurity best practices but to actively coach their clients and team members on these best practices as well. Cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for businesses across all industries, including accounting firms. million in damages.

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2023 Year-End Planning Letter: Reflections and Perspectives

Brown Advisory

The work we do with our clients is a year-round process, and the end of the year is a good time to look broadly at long-term goals and reassess how changes in the world or in our daily lives impact priorities or adjust the way we feel about advancing our plans. We believe that readiness planning must start with good communication.

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Breaking Away From the Big 4: How to Start Your Own Accounting Firm

Harness Wealth

In this comprehensive guide to starting your own accounting firm, we provide insights on how to successfully transition from employee to founder, how to establish and market your new business, which tools and technology you might consider to take your accounting practice to the next level, and more. The tax industry is changing.

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Get Ready for the New Year with This 10-Step Fall Financial Checklist

Fortune Financial

Here is a 10-step financial checklist to spruce up your financial plan: Consolidate summer debt : First, if you are having trouble paying off credit card debt, refrain from using the card until you regain control. Summer is a popular time for socializing and enjoying the warmer months of the year.