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The contributing authors to Marketing for CPAs, Accountants, and Tax Professionals combine their expertise into a reference manual for today's accountant. Presented in four sections, the book covers all areas pertinent to effective marketing for accounting firms in the 90s and beyond: The Marketing Process Are Accountants Responding to the Challenge of Change? Marketing by CPA Firms: Room for Improvement? Has the Household User Profile for Accounting Services Changed? The Small Accounting Firm: Managing the Dynamics of the Marketing Function Perspectives on Marketing Professional Tax Service Marketing From a Consumer Buyer Behavior Perspective Price of Tax Preparation Services and the CPA Credential on Perceived Quality of Service Marketing Implications for Small CPA Firms Based on Clients' Criteria for Selection and Retention Advertising Advertising by Accountants: Attitudes, Practice, and Their Use of Marketing Tools A Survey of the Utilization of Advertising by CPA Firms The Changing Face of Accounting Advertising Marketing Tools and Strategies Marketing Financial Planning Services: Highlights of a Survey of CPAs Strategic Marketing Planning for the Development of the Small Accounting Practice A Complete Positioning Strategy for the Professional Services Firm Practical Approaches for Evaluating the Quality of Professional Accounting Services An Empirical Investigation of the Pricing of Professional Services (Applied to Public Accounting)

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A proven approach to revenue-generating marketing and client development Professional Services Marketing is a fully field-tested and research-based approach to marketing and client development for professional services firms. The book, now in its Second Edition, covers five key areas that are critical for firms that want to grow and become more profitable: creating a marketing and growth strategy; establishing a brand and reputation; implementing a marketing communications program; executing lead generation strategies; and developing business by winning new clients. You will also read real-world case studies that illustrate major points, as well as quotes and stories from well-respected professionals in the industry. The Second Edition features new research and updates throughout, including new chapters on social media and online marketing, as well as new case studies and interviews Authors Mike Schultz and John E. Doerr are the coauthors of the Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine bestseller Rainmaking Conversations and Professional Services Marketing; Lee W. Frederiksen is coauthor of Online Marketing for Professional Services Will be widely promoted via multiple online routes and direct mail marketing Firms of any size can use this proven approach to marketing and client development to attract new clients and grow their professional service businesses.