“When I established myself, I never set the goal of having a big office… just be a real person… not a robot… personal touch.”

Dave Ebdon · The Quiet Operator · From Zero Clients to a Thriving Accounting Practice - Dave Ebdon S2 E3 - The Quiet Operator

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Argues that small-fish firms can win by offering a personal, human touch rather than the “tick-and-flick” advice of larger firms

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