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    5 Phrases that Undermine Your Expertise: What to Say Instead

    December 17, 2025

    In sales, the wrong choice of words can erode trust, weaken your authority, and even cost you the project. The author shares what phrases undermine one’s expertise and offers suggestions on what to say instead. In sales (and that’s what you’re doing when you try to close a project with a prospect), every word matters. The wrong choice of words can erode trust, weaken your authority, and even cost you the project. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why some prospects ghost you, it could be your language. So here are five words/phrases that—if you’re using—you should stop saying. And…

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    Should Superior Client Service be Your Differentiator?

    January 3, 2018

    Research Says “No” In any business sector, one of the biggest challenges is to differentiate oneself. For a variety of reasons, this is especially difficult in the accounting and valuation and appraisal field, where many firms struggle to find ways to stand out. In fact, most firms end up making essentially the same claims about what makes them different. In this article, Dr. Frederiksen discusses his findings and suggests ways to differentiate the services and land clients.

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    Getting Paid

    June 21, 2017

    What Your Expertise is Worth When pursuing new engagements, financial consultants often face competition from others who are willing to accept below-market rates. This fee-based competition can be demoralizing and frustrating, but the tips shared in this article may help.

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    The Value of Using the Services of a Forensic Accountant in Legal Matters

    February 15, 2017

    Engage and Assist Legal Counsel It is critical that the right person with the right expertise, training, and background be selected. This article will describe the various areas of specialization in which a forensic accountant performs, how counsel should select the right professional for the job, and the benefits of using a forensic accountant.

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    5 Strategies to Get and Keep More Referrals

    November 30, 2016

    2017 Marketing Tactics Your Firm Needs to Implement Now In this article, Dr. Frederiksen provides five strategies that firms need to implement to firm up or develop their referral marketing strategy and thrive in 2017.

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    Strategic Maneuvers

    November 6, 2013

    Gaining a competitive advantage for the mid- and small-market businesses In response to McKinsey & Company’s published article, “M&A as Competitive Advantage,” Bart Basi and Marcus Renwick explore the usage of M&A as part of a larger strategy, rather than a stand-alone deal. Special focus is given to the benefits relating to mid-market and small, closely held businesses, where the bulk of M&A action occurs.

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