Defining Culture and EVP This is part 3 of a 6 part series Vision, Values and Accepted Actions The culture of your firm is defined by the vision, values, and accepted actions. The synergy between these three elements will identify the type of people who will thrive in your practice. Having clarity around your vision will help you steer the firm ...

Gap Analysis in Conjunction with your Goals This is part 2 in a 6 part series Where are you going? Before you set out to find the right people to build your practice, you need to know where you’re going. This needs to be articulated clearly when you’re meeting prospective employees. People buy into your vision. They want to be part of something....

This is part 1 of a 6 part series. Introduction Accounting and Legal firms have traditionally found it difficult to attract the right talent, at the right time. These industries, especially accounting, are undergoing a significant amount of change at present and the importance of having the right people on board has never been greater. The premi...

And we’re back folks! 2017 has come around and the year seems to have started with a bang. There seems to be a fairly even split between those who are busy, and those who are quiet at present. It’s not to say that any particular segment is busy, big firms aren’t necessarily busier than smaller firms, nor vice versa. What is unanimous though is t...

There was a campaign promoted by one of the Big 4 a few weeks ago that was calling people to publicly thank those who assisted them, and they were grateful for. Having spent a few hours on planes over the last couple of weeks, this offered time to ponder the meaning of life and identify those whose assistance we’re grateful for. This post is on ...

The vast majority of us have access to email on our phones. It’s the 21st century and that’s just how business runs, right? Well, apparently not. Last week, I was speaking with a close friend of mine who is quite senior in a very large accountancy practice, in relation to a particular matter and asked for some advice. My request was simple, “I’m...

Gary and I celebrated our one-year anniversary earlier this week. It’s been a mammoth effort and we’ve learnt a lot along the way! For all of those looking to start up on their own, or looking at improving efficacies within their practice, this is what we’ve learnt in this time. 1. Have clear job descriptions For those of us wearing many hats in...