CPA Growth Trends

Strategies, Tools and Knowledge to Grow CPA Firms

Beginner’s Guide: How Digital Business Cards Are Transforming Professional Connections

By Sam Crist / October 22, 2024

Authors: Samantha Crist, Blue & Co., LLC & Megan O’Donnell, EisnerAmper In today’s digital world, networking has evolved far beyond the traditional handshake and paper business card exchange. As we rely more on smartphones and digital tools, virtual business cards are revolutionizing the way we connect, making it easier and…

Hot Topic: Have You Roasted Your Landing Pages Lately?

By Dawn Wagenaar / October 22, 2024

Sponsored Article Provided by Ingenuity Marketing Group, LLC Web landing pages have the potential to offer powerful tracking, while supporting lead capture. That is, if your landing pages are set up correctly. You are targeting a specific audience through your event attendance and/or through your keyword selections. You are enticing…

Business Development: Zoominfo, D&B Hoovers, Crunchbase, Oh My?

By AAM / October 22, 2024

Should we look into Zoominfo? D&B Hoovers? Should we look at intent data? How can we generate prospect lists? Questions like these are common, but maybe not the right starting point. Most firms love to build lists – I bet if you go into your W: drive you can find…

Articles of Interest: Lead Generation

By Amanda Seekamp / October 22, 2024

Educational Articles Discussing Lead Generation 10 Online Lead Generation Techniques for Professional Services Blurb: This article discusses how to adopt online lead generation techniques. It navigates the changes in today’s world and how we’ve moved from print advertising and sponsorships to referrals and networking. The article will dive into the…

Career Paths for Marketers in the Accounting Industry

By Katie Tolin / October 22, 2024

Marketing within the accounting industry has grown exponentially over the last few decades. Initially an underappreciated role, marketers in accounting firms are now recognized as vital contributors to firm growth, client retention and brand development. With marketing roles evolving to include digital engagement, client experience and even employee recruitment, there…

Adapting Business Development and Marketing Strategies to Evolving Buyer Behaviors

By James Hirchak / October 17, 2024

When it comes to mastering business development and marketing, understanding how buyer behaviors evolve is crucial for staying ahead of the curve. This was the focus of a recent webinar hosted by the Association for Accounting Marketing, where experts Will Casserly from Hinge and Angele Fox from CBiZ shared insights…

Working Together: What Business Development Needs from Marketing

By Danielle Reynolds / October 1, 2024

Business development and marketing are closely intertwined, and often collaborate to drive growth and revenue for a company. While firm size may vary, each group typically works as a separate department, however, to attract the right business and maximize opportunities, firms must align their marketing and sales strategies effectively. When…

Prepare for the Shift: How Google’s AI Overview will Impact SEO Strategies

By Ian McManis / September 27, 2024

By now, you’re probably growing as fatigued as I am of hearing about Artificial Intelligence (AI), the powerful shortcuts it will unlock, or the less savory side effects it may cause. While much of the focus has been on generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Jasper, and others, these are only…

A Look at the 2024 AAM Biennial Compensation Survey

By Heather Tice / September 23, 2024
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Business Development: How Private Equity is Transforming Business Development and Marketing in Public Accounting

By Alex Drost / September 19, 2024

The rapid expansion of private equity (PE) investments within the accounting and advisory industry is fundamentally transforming the landscape for business development, marketing and growth professionals. These substantial capital injections often come hand in hand with a significant increase in available resources and heightened expectations for accelerated growth. This dynamic…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.