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  The Great Equalizer comes in many forms: the pub, the tuxedo, and the Internet are worthy examples. Most folks get a bit nervous giving an important presentation, meeting with a high-powered CFO, or other similar circumstance. A CPA in Minnesota brought up the saying “people are people” to me on the phone the other day. That’s a great reminder, especially when we all get stressed over “The Big Meeting” or critical business pitch. Working with a busy CEO or the business owner of a little dry cleaning shop, there’s really no difference. People are people. Thanks, Ed in Minnesota.
While having lunch in England a couple of weeks ago with Paul Beare of our Bloggers Crew, we chatted a bit about accounting culture differences. Generally speaking, people like to do business with people they like and respect. Paul is most definitely on this list. Give his insightful and entertaining blog postings a read if you have not already done so.
Paul is now the proud owner of a handsome AccountingWEB Snuggie. Register to win one here!
Rob Nance
Publisher
publisher@accountingweb.com
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