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Client advisory services (CAS) is the fastest-growing service area for CPA firms, and the rewards can be great. The median growth rate for CAS services was 17% in 2024, and CAS-related revenue is ...

My name means listener. I often ponder if my behavior validates my moniker. I’d like to believe that one day I’ll master the craft of listening. When a client makes a suggestion that seems ...

Client development is the key to your success as a lawyer in a law firm, especially if you include career autonomy in your definition of success. The trouble is, most lawyers have a very narrow idea ...

For small-business leaders, every client feels like a win. After all, securing new customers is the lifeblood of a growing business. But not all clients are created equal. Some can drain your time, ...

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Whether you work as an in-house lawyer for a company or in private practice for a law firm, navigating the tumultuous waters of client distress is all part of the job. Recently, I spoke at length with ...

Is there a sweet spot for the cadence of client meetings? From a numbers perspective, it may be necessary for an advisor to meet with a client only once a year to revise their plan based on any recent ...

We can all agree that putting a client’s interests first is important for long-term practice success. It's not only a regulatory responsibility for many advisors, but it’s also good business practice ...

Congratulations, you won (or more likely settled) the case! Your last invoice has been paid, you have closed out the file, and after a handshake from your thankful client, you are ready to move on to ...

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