Anchored

A Blog by Anchor

Early bird vs late-payment discounts: One builds trust, one kills margin

In tax season, discounts show up in two moments: before work starts (to earn commitment) or after work is done (to collect cash). One supports planning and sets expectations. The other trains clients to delay.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 12, 2026

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Start scaling again: Stop paying partners to do collections

If partners are still getting pulled into collections, you’re paying your most expensive people to do the least valuable work. This article breaks down the operating model that replaces partner follow-ups with clear agreements, billing schedules, and automatic payment collection.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 12, 2026

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Why upfront billing can still fall short for tax firms (and what to do instead)

Upfront billing can reduce AR for tax firms, but it often falls short when scope changes, information arrives late, or complexity shows up mid-file. This piece explains where the model breaks, and how to keep billing predictable.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 12, 2026

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What Is the AR turnover ratio? A simple guide

Get a clear, friendly explanation of the AR turnover ratio, why it matters for your business, and practical tips to improve your accounts receivable process.

Anchor Team

February 11, 2026

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The true cost of tax season: Urgent work, delayed payments

Tax season isn’t just long hours. It’s when firms deliver deadline-driven work, with payment often lagging by weeks. That mismatch creates AR, disrupts planning, and pulls partners into avoidable money conversations.

Tal Ben Bassat

February 11, 2026

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Milestone billing: The simple way to stabilize cash flow

Milestone billing stabilizes cash flow by tying payments to progress instead of waiting until delivery. This article explains two simple models firms can use year-round.

Anchor Team

February 11, 2026

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