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Busy But Not Profitable: Tax Season Time & Billing Blind Spots

Tax season has a way of giving firms a false sense of profitability. When the calendar is packed, and everything moves...

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Why Accounting Needs a Better Metric for Success

I saw a post from an accountant recently that stopped me mid-scroll. My team spent X hours helping clients this year.”...

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How Firms Can Reduce Bottlenecks Without Disrupting Work

By February, most accounting firms don’t need a performance review to know something is off. Tax season work is moving...

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Top Invoicing Mistakes Trade Contractors Should Avoid

Trade contractors, like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical businesses, don’t usually struggle because they...

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From Bookkeeper to Coach: Advisory and AI Done Right

In episode 157 of the Woodard Report Podcast, Joe Woodard sat down with Tanya Hilts, owner of Cloud Business Services...

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When Clients Don’t Send W-9s: A 1099 Standoff

It’s January 7, and back in November, I sent the client a list of every vendor who needed a W-9. I did it early while...

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Cleanup Season: How to Present the Three Paths Forward

Editor’s Note: This article is part 2 of a 2-part series on year-end cleanup season. View all of the articles in this...

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It’s That Time Again: Year-End Cleanup Calls

Editor’s Note: This article is part 1 of a 2-part series on year-end cleanup season. View all of the articles in this...

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Holiday Generosity Without Turning Your Firm Into a Charity

Every December, the “Spirit of Giving” ramps up. You get the emails about giving back, the posts about gratitude, the...

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Start the New Year Strong: Audit, Optimize, Automate

If you’re like most firms, you’re on track to wrap up 2025 with the same promise you make every year: The next busy...

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