Anchored

A Blog by Anchor

When two firm owners choose partnership over isolation

In this episode of Unbalanced, Kim Kelleher and Heather Deibele share the thoughtful journey of merging their firms into one intentional partnership. Their story highlights the emotional weight of solo ownership, the operational reality of combining teams and systems, and the relief that comes with shared leadership. For firm owners navigating growth, hiring challenges, or isolation, the conversation offers grounded lessons in perspective, patience, and designing a firm that supports real life.

Anchor Team

February 17, 2026

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5 steps to stress-free payment reconciliation

Master payment reconciliation in five simple steps and keep your business finances accurate, organized, and stress-free with these practical tips.

Anchor Team

February 16, 2026

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Smarter invoice management for accounting firms

Streamline invoice management for your accounting firm with practical tips, automation strategies, and software recommendations for faster, accurate billing.

Anchor Team

February 13, 2026

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Why tax firms still run billing like a conversation, not a system

In many tax firms, billing still runs as an ongoing conversation. That dynamic invites negotiation, late payment, and scope friction. This post explains why it occurs and how to make cash collection more predictable.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 13, 2026

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The “late client” problem is an operations problem

Late clients don’t just annoy your team. They break scheduling, drain partner time, and create quality risk. See how to set expectations up front using deadlines, premiums, late fees, and capacity limits, and how to apply them without jeopardizing relationships.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 13, 2026

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