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Fav Five For 2025: Business Apps

Kick off 2025 with five powerhouse business apps—from Form Builders and Online Schedulers to Password Managers, Practice Management, and Recording Tools. se user-friendly solutions automate repetitive work, enhance collaboration, and keep your firm organized, freeing you to focus on what truly matters: providing top-notch service and fostering client relationships. Explore each tool, start small, and level up as your business grows!

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It’s Time To Realign

Is it time to realign your business for 2025? I’m taking a hard look at what I love doing, what I do best, and where I can bring the most value—now’s the perfect time to reset and head into the new year fresh and focused!

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Top Eight Features to Look For In A Form Builder App

Forms can be game-changers for your business! From gathering client data to automating tasks, they bring ease and professionalism to your workflow. Whether you’re just starting out with Google Forms or diving into features like conditional logic and integrations with Typeform, pick the form builder that fits your style and watch it work wonders for your firm!

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Run Uphill, Walk Down

In life and business, running uphill builds strength, while walking downhill lets you enjoy the view—balance is key! Whether you're powering through challenges or slowing down to see the bigger picture, finding the right pace is essential for growth and success.

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Top Thirteen Firm Facing Features To Look For In A Practice Management App

Choosing the right practice management app can be overwhelming—Discover the top thirteen must-have features in a practice management app for your accounting or bookkeeping firm. From custom fields and email integration to native automation and workflow templates, this list will help you streamline operations and bring efficiency to your day.

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The Messy Middle Of Change - Part Three

I am big on change; I am always iterating on my business models, app stack, systems and processes - so, of course, that means there are trials along the way.

Navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Ian has been a journey filled with challenges and small victories. And as I always say, "Change is hard. Not changing will be harder." This experience has reinforced that mantra, showing how embracing change, even when it's messy, ultimately leads to growth. Through the ups and downs of rebuilding, we've learned that adapting to the unexpected is key to moving forward.

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Technique Before Technology

I see businesses who spend countless hours playing with technology, yet they haven’t honed their processes and workflows. I’m not saying not to have fun with technology - in fact, I think fun in the workplace is underrated. But don’t lose sight of the fact that technology will not help you achieve your business goals if you haven’t nailed down the basics of your business techniques.

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The Power of Client Collaboration and Communication

We work for our clients, but unlike many businesses, we need to collaborate to accomplish things. It’s not like many businesses where the interactions are transactional. Without cooperation on shared tasks and clear communication, we can not complete our work for them, and our workflows will remain incomplete, which is super frustrating.

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