Benchmark Your Productivity and Profitability

SEP 26, 2014
When it comes to increasing your firm's profitability, gauging productivity is a good place to start. To find out how to begin benchmarking effectiveness in your firm, listen to Joni Youngwirth, managing principal of practice management at Commonwealth Financial Network®, who notes that relying on the four pillars of productivity—integrated technology, workflow analysis, a defined client base, and successful time management—is a great way to help you uncover the data you need to measure how your firm is doing. You'll also hear her outline how to use the data to identify proactive steps for improving your productivity and, ultimately, your profitability. Watch the video to learn more about ways to impact efficiency in your firm.

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