Comments on: Web Mission 08, why? http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/04/21/web-mission-08-why/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:01:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Carsonified » Blog Archive » Our idea of success is all messed up http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/04/21/web-mission-08-why/comment-page-1/#comment-4723 Carsonified » Blog Archive » Our idea of success is all messed up Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:40:32 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3012#comment-4723 [...] last post on Web Mission stirred up a lot of discussion so I’d like to expand on my original [...] [...] last post on Web Mission stirred up a lot of discussion so I’d like to expand on my original [...]

]]> By: Paul Carr http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/04/21/web-mission-08-why/comment-page-1/#comment-4722 Paul Carr Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:02 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3012#comment-4722 Thanks for the link. I should probably point out that I'm not here for Webmission and that the 'glorified beano' I blogged about was also nothing to do with Webmission. It was a SXSW reunion BBQ, pre Web 2.0. There were a few Webmissioners there, but they came from a brunch at the home of the CEO of Craig's List. Thanks for the link. I should probably point out that I'm not here for Webmission and that the 'glorified beano' I blogged about was also nothing to do with Webmission. It was a SXSW reunion BBQ, pre Web 2.0. There were a few Webmissioners there, but they came from a brunch at the home of the CEO of Craig's List.

]]> By: Dennis Howlett http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/04/21/web-mission-08-why/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 Dennis Howlett Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:07:03 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3012#comment-4721 @John: I didn't want to say it but glad you have. It's hardly surprising that the profession is losing out on new business. In my day, I could always find a way to win in these situations. Maybe others are less imaginative. Nurturing a startup can be incredibly rewarding, both professionally and financially. @John: I didn't want to say it but glad you have. It's hardly surprising that the profession is losing out on new business. In my day, I could always find a way to win in these situations. Maybe others are less imaginative. Nurturing a startup can be incredibly rewarding, both professionally and financially.

]]> By: John Clough http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/04/21/web-mission-08-why/comment-page-1/#comment-4720 John Clough Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:02:05 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3012#comment-4720 Hi Dennis, is it not more likely that professionals dont attend start up events because, as you say, the startups are cash strapped? I'm sure this ties in with your assertion that accountants charge by the hour rather than by the value they deliver. If a partner has a chargeout rate of £300 per hour then he will sacrifice a number of chargeable hours to attend the event and most likely find that most startups wont be able or prepared to pay the rate anyway. I'm not saying it's right but I suspect that is closer to the truth. Hi Dennis, is it not more likely that professionals dont attend start up events because, as you say, the startups are cash strapped?

I'm sure this ties in with your assertion that accountants charge by the hour rather than by the value they deliver. If a partner has a chargeout rate of £300 per hour then he will sacrifice a number of chargeable hours to attend the event and most likely find that most startups wont be able or prepared to pay the rate anyway.

I'm not saying it's right but I suspect that is closer to the truth.

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