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The Human Firm by Will Farnell

Join the human revolution

In this book published by Sage, Will Farnell takes you through his journey of building a digital, scalable, human firm. Download Will's short guide and revolutionise the way your practice operates and build deeper client relationships.

Book synopsis

The Human Firm

Technology enables accountants to foster deep and meaningful relationships with clients. However, technology is only useful if it is leveraged to form profound relationships and prioritizes authentic connections.

In ‘The Human Firm’, Will Farnell shares his firm's journey from Digital to Human, highlighting the urgency of embracing this approach to provide authentic value and guard against automation, while also being actively mindful of generational shifts in both the workplace and across the client landscape.

From defining your purpose to dissecting every customer touchpoint, Farnell demonstrates that accounting isn’t about spreadsheets, bookkeeping or tech. Done properly, it’s about enabling your clients to live the lives they desire.

How to grow and scale your own firm

Discover the key principles to success. Join Will Farnell, the author of 'The Human Firm,' and Vicky Boddice, Founder of Boddice Accounting, in this 20-minute two-part video series. 

A 17-MINUTE WATCH

Creating a growing practice.

Future proof your practice with expert tips for growth.  Spot opportunities to work smarter, educate clients, and add value. Harness the power of processes, technology, and people to support your clients as they grow.

  • Add value for your clients, today and tomorrow. 
  • Benefit from automation.
  • Stay true to your values.
  • Surround yourself with the right team. 
A 16-MINUTE WATCH

Building great client relationships

Take a human approach to accounting. Explore how to build the strongest relationships with your clients and give them confidence in your practice. Give your clients what they need and take your support to the next level. 

  • Always be human.
  • Ask the right questions.
  • Build trust.
  • Confidently embrace technology.

Sage for Accountants

Digital tools for all

Build and scale a human firm, faster, with the power to go from proposal to advisory using a suite of tools that enables you to manage your practice and your clients.

Create proposals

GoProposal

Remove the guesswork from your pricing and proposal processes with a systemised approach that allows proposals and renewals to be created and approved in under 10 minutes.
Capture documents

AutoEntry

Simply scan, snap, email or upload invoices, receipts and bank statements and let AutoEntry automatically extract, categorise and publish the data through to your accounting software.
Generate insights

Futrli by Sage

Understand your clients’ businesses with a powerful advisory platform that gives you clarity over your client’s operational performance, including cashflow. Confidently provide advice backed by real-time insights.

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