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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Fintech

A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Power / Energy

2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)

The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
DevOps

What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory
Data Analytics

Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory

Accountants and bookkeepers are poised to unlock lucrative opportunities by venturing into the overlooked professional services advisory sector.

By Nicola Stewart • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
25 ways to build and retain trust with your clients
Customer Experience

25 ways to build and retain trust with your clients

Unveiling 25 practical strategies to cement trust with clients, businesses are beginning to understand that word-of-mouth recommendations, underpinned by trust, outperform traditional advertising efforts fivefold.

By Nicola Stewart • 13 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
How to calculate your utilization: Professional Services 101
DevOps

How to calculate your utilization: Professional Services 101

Determining your consultancy's utilisation – involves assessing billable hours as a proportion of total hours worked, with automation offering time-saving calculation benefits.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
How to calculate your margin: Professional Services 101
Financial Systems

How to calculate your margin: Professional Services 101

Ensuring fiscal health: Understanding and regularly checking your margins can unlock insights about your firm's financial state, calculate gross profit and avoid common errors.

By Nicola Stewart • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm
Customer Relationship Management

Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm

Understanding capacity and future costs while defeating seasonal slumps through strategic planning can help consultancies maintain consistent profitability.

By Nicola Stewart • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable
DevOps

Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable

Professional services firms boost profitability through understanding core metrics as insight into these factors enables targeted improvement.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Rocket Lab

The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success

Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you'll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.

By Nicola Stewart • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
What is professional services automation (PSA) software?
DevOps

What is professional services automation (PSA) software?

Professional Services Automation (PSA) software is aimed at enhancing efficiency within professional services firms and automates crucial tasks.

By Nicola Stewart • 8 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024