Monthly Archives: November 2015

My Twitter for business rules

No politics No following back of people using software to follow me No following of people who just post quotes No following of those who intend to be offensive whether with swear words or wind-up comments Follow genuine likeable people … Continue reading

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Never assume

When I started my first job, every bit of work I did was checked by a more experienced guy. I remember being asked why I had calculated a client’s dividends for his tax return without having evidence they had been … Continue reading

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Banking on personal service

The local branch of my bank has closed. Gone are the friendly cashiers (tellers), the greetings (“Good Morning, Mr. Stow”), the feeling of being valued as a customer. The other day I had to pay in some money and went … Continue reading

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How do I compete?

“How do I compete?” That was a question recently put by an accountant who has another 125 accountants within a five mile radius. The easy answer might be “don’t”. Give in and do something else. Then again, there is a … Continue reading

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Rude and aggressive clients?

“Most clients and people in general I come across are just rude and aggressive.” That is a statement I saw on an accounting website, posted by an accountant. I am surprised by the comment. Is everyone rude these days? Are … Continue reading

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Shooting the messenger

I had a client “sack” me last week. He did not have the grace to tell me in person. Actually he telephoned to check my email address, which he had used many times, and when I asked after him, he … Continue reading

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