{"id":3512,"date":"2018-03-01T16:28:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T23:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/?page_id=3512"},"modified":"2025-01-29T03:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:38:34","slug":"seizing-the-moment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/value-builder-certification\/vb-lead-warming-tool\/seizing-the-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Seizing the Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xoq5IUSn9yE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-631\" class=\"post-631 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-upb tag-accounting tag-bookkeeping tag-build tag-market tag-practice tag-services tag-start tag-tax\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Too often in life, the power of choice determines our future. Clarity of purpose and goals ensures success.<\/p>\n<p>What does all of that mean? Let\u2019s figure it out.<\/p>\n<p>Consider this, the dying wish of someone on their deathbed. What wisdom do they have to impart with us still in mortality:<\/p>\n<p>1. I wish I had the courage to fulfill my Dreams<br \/>\n2. I wish I hadn\u2019t worked so hard<br \/>\n3. I wish I\u2019d had the courage to express my feelings<br \/>\n4. I wish I could have spent more time with my Friends\/Family<br \/>\n5. I wish I had smiled and stayed happier<br \/>\n6. I wish I was nicer to people<br \/>\n7. I wish I had Worked on my Inner beauty rather than Outer<br \/>\n\u2013 Top 7 Life Regrets and Lessons taught by People on Deathbed by Payal Bansal and <a href=\"http:\/\/rishikajain.com\/2013\/10\/17\/lessons-for-lifetop-5-regrets-on-deathbed-revealed-by-a-nurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lessons for life<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Realizing now that life is short, notice that 1 &amp; 2 are related to the time we spend and the work we do. Items 3 through 7 are attitudes, feelings, relationships. Understanding part of life is the journey to become a better person, being true to ourselves and convictions is important. What we are going to focus on now is are our work and our dreams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do we work for ourselves or someone else? This is not a question asking who writes the payroll check but first a question of why we work. Is the work that we do rewarding, is it a career we are proud of. Are we good at what we do, in fact, are we the best at what we do? Does it make a difference? At the end of the day, is the world a better place because of what we\u2019ve done?<\/p>\n<p>Consider for a moment these words of Steve Jobs:<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Is \u201cfear\u201d running your life? Success is a result of not being afraid, always remember you are your own brake that can hold you back. It\u2019s now time to take it off and move forward, it\u2019s time to experience success.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>How do you live each day?<\/p>\n<p>Is it time for a Change?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve got to find what you love!<\/p>\n<p>For many of us, we have multiple passions or interests. Realizing you are reading this page it is safe to assume you love accounting, you enjoy numbers, you believe you can help small businesses. Now is the time to Start and Build Your Own Successful Accounting practice.<\/p>\n<p>Now What?<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Starting and Building a Successful Accounting, Bookkeeping and\/or Tax Practice takes commitment and dedication. Taking action to move forward is key. Following a proven plan insures your goals. Work with Universal Accounting Center to guarantee your business success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Universal Accounting\u00ae Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Our Mission Statement promises: To equip students with the education, skills and confidence needed to enjoy a successful career in full-charge accounting, bookkeeping and tax.<\/p>\n<p>We assist accounting and tax firms in building more profitable client bases. We help individuals start and enhance their careers in accounting and tax so that they can receive the promotions that they deserve and earn what they are worth. We take businesses from red to black so that they can be successful and increase their profits.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Universal Accounting\u00ae believes that the role of accounting is a proactive one. The accountant should be the Growth and Profit Expert; regular accounting is the asset that every business needs in order to be profitable. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalaccounting.com\/about-Universal-Accounting-Center.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universal Accounting\u00ae<\/a> is committed to creating a positive paradigm shift in the role that accounting plays in business.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Remember; \u201cIf it\u2019s about accounting, it\u2019s Universal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Like most professions there are many areas to specialize and accounting is no different. It\u2019s more than just the titles of Accountant, Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer. It\u2019s industry, certification, education. When choosing to work with small businesses, more than 90% of the economy, there are certain designations that represent that emphasis such as a Professional Bookkeeper, Professional Tax Preparer, QuickBooks Specialist, QuickBooks Pro Advisor.<\/p>\n<p>Who are you? What do you do in your accounting career?<\/p>\n<p>How can you become a Profit and Growth Expert?<\/p>\n<p>Being one of the \u201cBest of the Best\u201d home-based businesses to start and build Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax have many advantages. Learn why this is worth pursuing and what to do to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Often when starting a business there are several questions that we ask ourselves. Understand the marketing for accounting, bookkeeping and tax services. Learn what you can expect as you start and build your accounting practice.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Working with small businesses as an accountant or bookkeeper is a unique service. It is key to the success of the client but often the business owners struggle to understand the information and services being offered.<\/p>\n<p>The Professional Bookkeeper program certifies bookkeepers as being proficient in the day to day application of accounting in small business. It helps the account and bookkeeper market and service the small business community with an emphasis on getting and keeping the clients.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nBecome a Successful Professional Bookkeeper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Within small business, QuickBooks is the most common software in use. Because of this most any accountant, bookkeeper and\/or tax preparer needs to be competent with its use. Often the success and profitability of a bookkeeping firm are directly tied to its use and proficiency with QuickBooks.<\/p>\n<p>Become a QuickBooks Specialist, QS with the Professional Bookkeepers Guide to QuickBooks.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Becoming a tax expert is more than just doing taxes. Become certified in the preparation of individual and business returns.<\/p>\n<p>Get the skills to have the confidence and competence to start and build a successful accounting practice as a <a href=\"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/professional-tax-preparer-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Tax Preparer, PTP.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Follow a turnkey system to building a successful accounting practice. For more than 35 years Universal Accounting Center has identified the process to find and service business clients.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>For those interested in proactive business accounting software <a href=\"http:\/\/bizbench.com\/bizbench-wp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BizBench<\/a> is the solution. Rather than guess how a business compares to industry standards run this report and with the help of RMA data see how the business compares. Get action items to use throughout the year to improve margins and ratios.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Taking an established accounting practice and helping it expand into the premier accounting service is the focus of the Universal Practice Builder. Whether is it getting more clients and\/or offering more services this is the program to follow.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Helping businesses have access to the capital and line of credits that they need is key. Becoming a Financing Consultant enables you to properly assist and prepare the necessary documents for them.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to market and offer these services. Get paid well for your services.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Often within the accounting community itself, there is confusion between what is accounting, and what is bookkeeping. Forget the layperson and let\u2019s have a candid discussion. What services should you offer?<\/p>\n<p>Some choose to refer to bookkeeping as write-up work, it\u2019s bookkeeping.<\/p>\n<p>* Disclaimer, unfortunately, there are some states where the terms accountant and accounting have been regulated such that regardless of the services offered only CPA\u2019s or degreed accountants can refer to themselves as such. This is no different than a doctor doing the work of a nurse and still referring to themselves as a doctor. If you are paid to be a nurse, and you do nursing, you&#8217;re a nurse.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>When working with small businesses there are specific accounting credentials and or designations that represent qualified accounting services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/professional-bookkeeper-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Bookkeeper, PB<\/a><br \/>\n* Proficient in the day-to-day accounting procedures in small business<br \/>\n* Accounting, Bookkeeping, Write-up services<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/professional-bookkeeper-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QuickBooks Specialist<\/a><br \/>\n* Certified in the use of QuickBooks as a bookkeeper<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/professional-tax-preparer-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Tax Preparer<\/a><br \/>\n* Certified in the preparation of Individual and Business Returns<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Accounting is the Language of Business. As an accountant do we interpret the bookkeeping for the small business to use. Are we a good doctor helping and advising our clients or a coroner, only see them at the end of the year when it is too late? Become a Profit and Growth Expert.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Listen to Bill Brough as he describes his Successful Tax Practice. Consider his likes and preferences as you start and build your practice.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Working with small business owners often involves giving accounting information to individuals who struggle to understand the information. Becoming a Profit and Growth Expert enables you to communicate the accounting information in a way that a business owner can understand and use in the day to day operations. Understanding what the accounting information says about a business empowers the owner to make more informed decisions. Become for your clients a Profit and Growth Expert<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Learn what the Secret to Success = <strong>Confidence &amp; Competence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><\/center><br \/>\n1. Trust Yourself<br \/>\n2. Break the Rules<br \/>\n3. Don\u2019t be Afraid to Fail<br \/>\n4. Don\u2019t listen to the \u201cNay Sayers\u201d<br \/>\n5. Work Your Butt Off (no pain, no gain)<br \/>\n6. Give Back<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to move forward? Now is the time for your success, this is Your Time! So, how bad do you want it?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you\u2019ll be successful\u201d<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center><center><\/center>Develop the desire for success<\/p>\n<p>Have courage and become an entrepreneur!!! ????<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>What is your motivation? For some it is to supplement an income, for others, it is building a business, their primary income. Others are driven to be paid what they are worth, they have the credentials, they have the experience, they\u2019ve put in the time and paid the price in their career, now is time to be paid what they are worth. Some are driven to find the freedom of being their own boss, working the hours they want, when they want, with whom they want. Building a successful practice is rewarding both personally and professionally. In the end, it has worth and is of value, it can be sold. There are many other reasons why people start and build their own accounting, bookkeeping and\/or tax practice, what is yours?<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>It\u2019s okay to dream, don\u2019t give up and don\u2019t do it alone. Be in business for yourself but not by yourself.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>Now ask yourself, Who AM I? I Am A CHAMPION!<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit. \u2013 Aristotle<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>It\u2019s time to act. Call Universal Accounting and speak with a representative to share your goal for the year, where are you now and what you need to do in your market to achieve your goal. Today is the day, Call Now! 800-343-4827<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\"><\/footer>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Too often in life, the power of choice determines our future. Clarity of purpose and goals ensures success. What does all of that mean? Let\u2019s figure it out. Consider this, the dying wish of someone on their deathbed. What wisdom do they have to impart with us still in mortality: 1. 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