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6 tips to get back in touch with people you’ve lost touch with
Getting back in touch with people is something that many of us find difficult; regardless of the reason that we want to reach out, it seems that the longer we leave it, the harder it gets. This is true for your personal circle and also for your business network too. Even with understanding the value…
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The 3 questions your Business Case for partnership needs to answer if you are to be successful
If you want to make partner (or even director in some firms) you will need a persuasive Business Case. After all, not many partnerships are prepared to give up a slice of their profits to someone who is just a ‘good pair of hands’ or a trusted team member. The problem is that no one…
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2 ways to get promoted fast to manager in your accountancy firm
Once you get that promotion to manager, you see so many doors open. Suddenly, the prospect of becoming a partner is very real. Even if, as a CPA, you decide to opt-out of public accounting, management experience will significantly help with your career advancement prospects in business and industry. So how do you get that…
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The lowdown on how to ask for and get a decent pay rise
Hang on a minute! You can actually ask for a pay rise? So many accountants, lawyers and consultants in practice think they can’t ask for a pay rise, but sometimes it’s a conversation you need to have. Given that so many firms have put in place pay freezes, pay cuts and recruitment freezes, there is…
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The missing ingredient in why we struggle to make the time for business development
It’s too hard! I don’t know where to start! How to find the time for business development? I’m a good technician…I won’t do it. Sound familiar? If I am honest, the biggest thing that holds so many great lawyers, accountants and consultants from progressing their career is knowing how to find the time for business…
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How to use social media to find your next role (8 not-so-secret tips!)
Social media has long been a great way to increase your profile and get recognised and social media can also help you to find your next professional job. Building a strong online presence is crucial. If you’re looking for a new role in the modern world, this article shows you how to use social media…
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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 2)
There is more than one trail to the summit of a mountain. The same is true for job hunting. There are many strategies, many channels that you can use to find your ideal role, but like the trails to the top of a mountain, there are only a few consistent ways that result in success…
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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 1)
There is more than one trail to the summit of a mountain. The same is true for job hunting. There are many strategies, many channels that you can use to find your ideal role, but like the trails to the top of a mountain, there are only a few consistent ways that result in success…
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How to move from being seen as “a safe pair of hands” to future partner material
Look around you in the office. How many people can you see who just stand out as a future partner? Let me guess they are not the people who you would necessarily call ‘a safe pair of hands’? Being seen as a “safe pair of hands” is a bit of a double-edged sword. On the…
