Kristen Rampe

Member Since: Feb 21st 2014

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Kristen provides strategy, direction, and professional development workshops on communication, team-building, and client service with a winning combination of wit and wisdom.

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Apr 3rd 2017

Mobile Challenges of Huddles at Your Firm

Huddle meetings (also known as stand-ups or standing meetings) are a great way to get your day started, but it can be a challenge to get...

Team

Mar 21st 2017

The Benefits of Daily Huddles at Accounting Firms

A daily huddle meeting (aka a stand-up meeting or standing meeting) is an opportunity to set the plan for the day. It’s a quick (10 to 15...

Team

Feb 8th 2017

How to Move From Service Provider to Trusted Advisor

It’s no secret that clients often make purchase decisions based on rates, and CPAs and accountants have a lot of competition. One way to...

Practice Excellence

Jan 19th 2017

Would Your Clients Recommend You?

As an accounting professional, sustainable revenue, growth, and work you enjoy doing comes from loyal clients and word of mouth. These are...

Clients

Jun 15th 2015

A How-to Guide on Having Fun in the Office

It’s no secret that teams that enjoy working together are more cohesive and productive. And this isn't any different for CPA firms and...

Practice Excellence

Apr 1st 2015

UPDATE: April Fools! Men to Watch Awards is Just a Joke

In reaction to trending social media outcries, a new Men to Watch Award Program is being launched this year by several state CPA societies...

Feb 2nd 2015

When It Comes to Client Networking, It Doesn't Pay to Cheap It Out

Recently I’ve witnessed and heard of numerous instances of accountants hesitating to pick up the check—at a coffee shop—or rushing to pay...

Practice Excellence

Dec 10th 2014

Sometimes You Just Have to Pick Up the Phone and Call a Client

Recently, while speaking at a conference, I picked up a spectacular example of just how important voice tone and inflections are in...

Practice Excellence

Oct 31st 2014

The Unqualified Opinion: Lieutenant Dangle Costume at Office Party

After watching a rerun of the racy Comedy Central sitcom "Reno 911!" late Monday night, Bill Menow, the newest partner of Behr & Freys...

Oct 15th 2014

7 Ways to Prevent a Meeting Disaster

I went to a meeting the other day, one with a mix of professionals and aspiring professionals—college students. I'd love to tell you what...

Practice Excellence

Mobile Challenges of Huddles at Your Firm

The Benefits of Daily Huddles at Accounting Firms

How to Move From Service Provider to Trusted Advisor

Would Your Clients Recommend You?

A How-to Guide on Having Fun in the Office

UPDATE: April Fools! Men to Watch Awards is Just a Joke

When It Comes to Client Networking, It Doesn't Pay to Cheap It Out

Sometimes You Just Have to Pick Up the Phone and Call a Client

The Unqualified Opinion: Lieutenant Dangle Costume at Office Party

7 Ways to Prevent a Meeting Disaster

Tax Season Tips for Small Business Clients

5 Ways to Duplicate Worksheets in Excel

Display Times as Hours/Minutes in Excel

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