Conferences & Signature Events

Business Builders Connections Conference:

Join us for the Business Builders Connection Conference, a remarkable event designed exclusively for small and solo firm members in the accounting and tax professional fields. Hosted by the esteemed Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (MSATP), this intimate conference is tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by practitioners like you.

As a small or solo firm owner, you understand the unique demands of the accounting and tax profession. It can be daunting, with complex regulations to navigate, client communications to manage, and long work hours. We recognize the importance of finding the right advisors and resources to help you navigate these challenges and achieve your professional goals. That’s why we created the Business Builders Connection Conference.

The Business Builders Connection Conference offers two distinct tracks, each designed to cater to the specific needs of different attendees within the accounting and tax professional community. Here’s an overview of each track:

Track 1: Solo and Small Firm Growth

  • Target Audience: This track is ideal for current owners of solo and small accounting or tax firms. It’s tailored for professionals who are already in the midst of running their business and are seeking to enhance their operations.
  • Focus Areas: The sessions in this track concentrate on growth strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, advanced software solutions tailored for small firms, and succession planning. The content is curated to help attendees streamline their practices, stay competitive in a changing market, and prepare for future transitions.
  • Benefits: Attendees will gain insights into scaling up their business, leveraging technology for efficiency, and planning for long-term success. This track is particularly beneficial for those who want to expand their client base, improve their service delivery, and ensure the sustainability of their practice.

Track 2: Entrepreneurship Leap

  • Target Audience: This track is specifically designed for individuals considering the leap into entrepreneurship, particularly those who are contemplating starting their own solo or small accounting or tax firm.
  • Focus Areas: The sessions here will cover the foundational aspects of starting a new practice, such as initial business setup, effective marketing strategies, using social media for business growth, and selecting the right software tools.
  • Benefits: Participants will leave with a clear roadmap of how to start their own practice, including practical advice on branding, client acquisition, and leveraging technology. This track is invaluable for aspiring entrepreneurs in the accounting and tax field, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

Both tracks are designed to provide practical, actionable strategies and insights. They cater to different stages of professional development in the accounting and tax fields, ensuring that every attendee, whether they are seasoned practitioners or aspiring entrepreneurs, can gain valuable knowledge and skills to advance their careers and businesses.

Business Builders Think Tank:

We know how lonely owning a practice can be. Staying on top of regulations, managing client communications, working long hours, and trying to figure out the best advisors and resources can all feelextremely challenging and overwhelming. Although networking sessions and seminars are great opportunities to meet new people, it’s not always easy to have meaningful conversations in such a fast-paced atmosphere…That’s where MSATP’s exclusive members-only program, the Business Builders ThinkTank, comes in. The ThinkTank is a practiceowner peer group designed to create a safe and open space where business owners in the accounting and tax profession can connect with each other to discuss and work through challenges while focusing on scalability and development.

The ThinkTank is a collaborative environment; all competitiveness is left at the door. Whether you need a tax question answered or a venting session, you’re welcome to join the Business Builders ThinkTank.

A link to the respective BBTT’s from the admin Event list would be nice – we currently have the following groups:

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    Eastern Shore

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    Frederick County

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    Howard County

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    Montgomery County