Increase the perceived value of your services.
To win and keep clients you can either lower your fees or increase the perceived value of your services. The latter is invariably a better approach so here are three practical ways you can do this:
1 Take price off the table
This is easier said than done of course. One approach that can work is to focus on the year-round value of your services and your approach beyond completion of the recurring compliance related obligations. Highlight how your ongoing support benefits clients in the long term.
2 Anchor your fees
Clients often don’t understand the intricacies of your work. Without a clear explanation they just want the lowest fees. Consider the three types of prospective clients:
- Unhappy with their current accountant.
- New to business and accounting.
- Struggling to meet legal obligations and facing fines.
The third type should be easiest to win. Emphasise how...
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