Download or read book Replacing the Rainmaker: Business Development Tools, Techniques and Strategies for Accountants written by Ian Tonks and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Replacing the Rainmaker" is a practical guide to business development for accountants. It offers an array of tools, techniques and strategies to help accountants win more work. It gives you everything you need to launch a successful firm-wide business development effort. Each topic in the book culminates with three key takeaways and many topics include step-by-step processes to help put the ideas into action. The book is supplemented by additional resources, including online workshops, templates, spreadsheets and any other materials needed to jump-start your business development efforts. The book is written for any CPA, whether you're a sole practitioner, staff accountant or partner at a large firm. If you have an open mind and a desire to grow your business through calculated business development strategies, this book is for you.