Movies as Inspiration

Recently, I was on a business discussion forum, and the moderator asked, "What movies have inspired you?"

Here's my response:

Miracle (by Disney) that tells the story of the 1980 USA Olympic hockey team and their gold medal win.

I was particularly inspired by coach Herbie Brooks and the way he brought together the best people to create a winning team. He worked with each player to bring out the best in them. The greatest example of this is reflected in one game where the team score 7 points by 5 different players. I aspire to be like that when I work with my customers. Recently, I sent a copy of the DVD to my customers and some business associates to inspire them in much the same way.

WOW – how many CPAs do something like that!

Please share the movies that have inspired you.

Free Cup of Coffee

Brenda Richter, CPA is currently offering a free cup of coffee to Santa Barbara area business owners.

Click here for details.

Adaptive Capacity

Every business can be thought of as a plane such as the Boeing 777. When an airline adds a new plane to their fleet, they add capacity. The airlines then go one step further by dividing that marginal capacity into 5 segments. First Class, Business Class, Full-fare Coach, Coach & Discount/Priceline. Other businesses that work with similar adaptive capacity models include hotels, golf courses, movie theaters, and car rentals. Your CPA should also have an adaptive capacity model in his/her business. So the next time you are working with your CPA, think about your budget and what level of service you want from your CPA. Ask yourself the questions associated with these pictures.

Where do you want to sit on your CPA's plane?

Or, would you prefer a private jet?

Business Retreat

My current project is coordinating a Sole Proprietors Retreat for CPAs and other professional service providers.

Many larger hold their own internal retreats where they focus on the key issues within their business and plan for the next year. Sole proprietors and two partner firms tend not to this. That is why I am offering this unique opportunity.

Something for the small business owner to think about - Does your CPA firm participate in an annual retreat?

CPA firms that participate in annual retreats care about their business. If your CPA cares about his/her business this reflects the type of attention they will give to your business as well.

If your CPA is a sole practitioner or two partner firm, encourage them to give consideration to attend the Sole Practitioners Retreat.

For more information about the retreat, visit: Sole Practitioners Retreat

Jesusita Fire

Thank you to all the firefighters who have battled the Jesusita Fire this week, and to those who are contining the fight.

A special thank you goes out to the team who put a stop to the fire at Stevens Park.

Lastly, a thank you to Ethan who created and monitored the best fire information map. It was great to have such a resource while in Burbank on evacuation.

Sincerely,

Brenda Richter, CPA

You Are What You Read

How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a
book.
Henry David Thoreau

You are what you read. Who is your CPA? Find out what they’re reading by visiting their Shelfari site. Shelfari is an internet resource that allows participants to share, discuss, rate, tag and organize books on their own virtual bookshelf.

See the link to the right to visit my Shelfari site.