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.
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