a dollar here…a dollar there watching the bottom line in today’s economy presented by: bill...
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How Many Dollars Can We Find? Assume we work 220 days a year, Assume we could find a way to add a dollar a day, every work day, to our bottom line Do the math! 220 x 220= $48,400.00TRANSCRIPT
A DOLLAR HERE…A DOLLAR THERE
Watching the Bottom Line in Today’s Economy
Presented by:Bill Parrish
(oneplusone)3
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How Many Dollars Can We Find?
Assume we work 220 days a year, Assume we could find a way to add
a dollar a day, every work day, to our bottom line
Do the math!
220 x 220= $48,400.00
2 Approaches Save those expenses whenever
possible Our profession is known as
conservative, fit the mold Pass along costs to clients
whenever appropriate As a professional service provider,
clients expect us to bill them for what they consume
Energy Costs Electricity
Replace light bulbs with fluorescent Use motion detecting switches where
possible Look at outside and security lighting
needs Adjust timers as seasons change Technology is an energy hog
Energy Costs Heating & Cooling
Install Ceiling Fans where possible Install Automatic Thermostats Use Centralized Controls Use Those Blinds Have Utility Companies Measure Your
Energy Efficiency
Paperless Does going paperless save money?
Paper costs vs. technology Escalating paper costs Storage costs Mailing & Faxing a copy vs. emailing
an image Provide client copies electronically
Delivery Costs Private Mail Delivery Services Post Office vs. Commercial
Companies Train Clients to use mail
25th letter Preprinted envelopes Postage paid usage
Use Sparingly Use a variety of sizes
Program Costs Don’t Overbuy Look for Association Discounts
Ask organizations to which you belong what is available
Ask vendors what is available Try to Avoid Add On Costs Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate
Technology Costs Don’t Replace Too Often Do You Really Need the Top of the
Line? Compare Products Don’t Overlook Used Can Resources be Shared?
Going Green It Is Socially Responsible
It Can Be Very Costly
Make Sure The Benefits Outweigh The Costs
Internet Based Applications
ASP (Application Service Providers) Always Up to Date Often Less Costly May Not Offer Same Features – or More
Remote Hosting Pass Out Some of Technology Costs May be Less Expensive than Upgrading
Equipment
Newsletters Create Your Own Look at Alternative Delivery
Methods Keep it Short Don’t do Too Often Printing is Costly, while
Electronic is Cost Efficient
Passing Along Some Costs Postage & Handling Copy Charges Delivery Charges Long Distance Costs Technology Costs Program Costs
Additional Billable Items Correspondence Assistance
Offer in Writing Require that the Client Accept or
Decline Now in a Position to Bill for Assistance
if Service Not Accepted Telephone Calls Additional Copies of Reports and
Returns
Additional Billable Items Insurance Audits
Set Minimum Fee Value Added Structure
Sales Tax Audits Get Retainer
Income Tax Audits Becoming More Common Place Get Retainer
Tying It Together Times Are Tough Indeed We Are Most Valuable Right Now Do Not Be Afraid To Pursue Accounts
Receivable Create Sense that We Need to be Paid
First Cut Off Services to Non Paying Clients
Determine to Manage Your Business to Maximize Profits
Ok, So What Can You Think Of?
NSA Creating a New Discussion Forum
What Will You Add to the Discussion?
Send your input to [email protected]
For Information
About ConnectEd: Jodi Goldberg, Director of Member Services National Society of Accountants 800-966-6679 Ext 1304 [email protected]
About the Presentation Bill Parrish, Founder & CEO (oneplusone)3
800-867-0065 Ext 1013 [email protected] www.oneplusone3.com
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