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By Jenny Lukas, AVN Your accountancy practice needs a steady stream of new clients if it’s to flourish. And the best way to do that is to use a range of acquisition methods. But there’s one option that I believe should be in every accountant’s toolkit. While Google ads, telemarketing or even direct mail can…

By Jenny Lukas, AVN. How much time would you save if you never had to solve problems for your team ever again? Many managers spend a huge amount of time and effort solving problems brought to them by their team. Imagine the scene… A team member comes up to you and says “We have a…

The shift to working from home has demanded a big mental adjustment, as well as the physical move itself. While most have adapted brilliantly, others have found it hard to adjust and their performance has dropped as a result. In the short term, you could possibly afford to ignore the issue. But home working is…

The pressure on accountants is intense at the moment and it’s crucial to find ways to prioritise your clients so you work effectively. If you don’t, you risk wasting time on things that you don’t really need to do; not having enough time for the really important tasks; and not supporting your clients in the…

By Jenny Lukas, AVN There are only so many hours in the day and we all want to use them wisely. So how can you be more effective with your time? These are my top tips for being more effective: Write down your goals Establish your goals – remember SMART when setting them – and…

By Jenny Lukas, AVN. One of the challenges that we hear over and over again is that accountants are really struggling with time management at the moment. There are dozens of strategies to help you manage your time, but one of the simplest is also one of the most effective. What do you want to…