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The power of a good logo for your accountancy firm
Like most people running a business, partners and managers in accountancy practices have had a lot on their minds over the past 12 months. In such a disrupted market, business development is more important than ever. Sometimes, there is a lot to be said for going back to basics: When was the last time you reviewed your logo? Is it playing its part in winning and retaining clients?
The power of a good logo for your accountancy firm
Like most people running a business, partners and managers in accountancy practices have had a lot on their minds over the past 12 months. In such a disrupted market, business development is more important than ever. Sometimes, there is a lot to be said for going back to basics: When was the last time you reviewed your logo? Is it playing its part in winning and retaining clients?
Showing SMEs the value of your advice: insights for accountants from our latest research report
As SMEs continue to face new and varying pressures in 2021, the services they need are inevitably also changing.
With the demand for technical advice being overtaken by the need for general business expertise, SMEs could start to overlook their accountants.
Read on to find out what our new research report has discovered.
Explosion of search engine traffic isn’t just a flash in the pan-demic
I’m always excited at the end of the month because that’s because I get to delve into our clients’ marketing performance data to spot trends and report back. There’s always some spark of insight into what’s happening in the accounting sector and how SMEs are engaging with accountants’ marketing activity.
This month, I decided to take a look back at last year’s performance and see how behaviour has changed during the pandemic.
How to get more leads for your accounting firm through SEO
The following article has been put together based on the webinar discussion between myself [digital marketing manager and SEO specialist at PracticeWeb] and Mike Crook, PracticeWeb’s managing director, who hosted it. The event: ‘Get more leads through search engine optimisation’ took place on AccountingWEB Live:The Business of Marketing webinar in March 2021.
The aim of the webinar was to provide accountancy professionals with a crash course in commercial SEO, along with practical tips to take away to help them grow their organic traffic and get more leads via their firm’s website.
Business Development for Accounting firms in 9 Easy Steps
Business development isn’t easy and takes time but, done right, it will give your accountancy firm the traction it needs to win new clients and sell more to those it already has.
Insight for accountants: comparing your practice’s marketing to your rivals
Measuring your marketing performance is paramount to its success. Knowing what’s working and what isn’t means you can learn from your activity and optimise your marketing to ensure you’re attracting the right clients and the right time, with the right solution.
Unlocking your accountancy firm’s brand identity with archetypes
There are various tools available when working on branding for accountancy firms. One of the most powerful is the brand archetype, from outlaw to caregiver. Our brand strategist, Alex Tucker, explains all.
Why Google My Business Short names are big news
Google My Business is the function that powers those handy boxes that pop up after you search for products or services in your local area. They're a powerful tool for accountants to connect with potential customers, as long as you take the time to get your listing...
What exactly do accountants get from a PracticeWeb content strategy workshop?
When you’re convinced by the benefits of content marketing but simply don’t know where to start, a content strategy workshop is the solution. Starting at the end and working back, accounting firms that undertake a workshop with me or one of my colleagues walk away...
Plan, forecast and build a strategy with the help of CRM
When planning a marketing campaign, it can sometimes feel like you are struggling in the dark with not much to go on.
Especially if you are a smaller company looking to grow, it may feel like you simply don’t have the resources or expertise to forecast and strategize.
Supporting clients in crisis: insights from UK Business Forums
The challenges that businesses faced before the pandemic outbreak haven’t gone away, meanwhile. If anything, The pressures of partnership difficulties, late payments, and workforce management are more pronounced now than they were before.
Using a CRM to provide the best customer service
For accountancy firms, as with any public-facing business, building and maintaining good customer relationships is vital. The more clients you attract and the longer they stay with you, the more information you will collect. Being able to quickly access and sort...
Local lockdown support for business announced
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced another support scheme for businesses, this time focused on those affected by regionally-targeted COVID-19 lockdowns. It offers an extension of the job support scheme for employees across the whole of the UK whose workplaces are...
Why is brand strategy important for accountants?
Having a serious brand strategy is what sets the most exciting and ambitious accounting practices apart and helps them get ahead. Done right, it will make your firm stand out and help you connect with the clients you really want – the people you get a buzz from...
Blogging for accountants: how to write a blog post
Writing a post for your accountancy firm’s blog needn’t seem like an impossible challenge: there are some tricks, techniques and shortcuts for getting it done quickly and painlessly. Even when accountants know they ought to write a blog post or article – even when...
The complete guide to websites for accountants
Everything you need to know to get the right website to help your accountancy firm meet its business and marketing goals, achieve maximum return on investment, and stand out in the accountancy marketplace.
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