by Rob Pillans | Nov 23, 2016 | Book Reviews
There is a view amongst some professionals that talking about the disruption of the professions by the application of technology is scaremongering by people with a vested interest to sell products and services. It is true that there are some pretty wild statements...
by Rob Pillans | Nov 23, 2016 | Articles, Planning
I love the end of a calendar year. It is a time for family Christmas celebrations. It’s summer and there are some extra holidays to be had. There is generally a positive vibe in the community. These are all good things, but perhaps the thing I like most about the end...
by Rob Pillans | Oct 26, 2016 | Articles, Technology
I’ve just returned from ATSA and wanted to share six observations. Accountants are Interested in technology to support smarter ways of working There was a big attendance in Melbourne, the biggest yet I believe, and that is a fair indication that accountants are...
by Rob Pillans | Oct 11, 2016 | Articles, Marketing
There are many ways an accounting firm (and other businesses) can win new clients and in an earlier article on accounting firm management I wrote about some of them. Today I want to focus on referrals – why they are important and what my recent experience with...
by Rob Pillans | Sep 28, 2016 | Articles
In my last article on accounting firm management I focused on attracting the right clients and promised another article on retaining them. Although I’m writing this in respect of accounting firm management, the principles can be applied across other businesses,...