After starting his accounting firm serving the for-profit world, Nick Curran had an “accidental” conversation that led him down the path his business was to follow for the foreseeable future — providing accounting services exclusively to non-profit organizations.
As CEO of Numbers 4 Non-Profits, Nick leads a substantial team of accountants, consultants, assistants, and administrative professionals to, in his words, “Do the simple things right.” In this conversation, you’ll hear Nick describe why non-profit organizations tend to be more stable than their for-profit counterparts, the typical bumps in the road non-profits face, and why clear and quick communication is always the best course of action, no matter the issue.
Outline of This Episode
- [2:17] The road to providing accounting services for non-profit organizations
- [6:09] Difficult aspects of serving clients in the non-profit space
- [11:45] Why non-profit organizations tend to be more stable and successful
- [16:06] Misconceptions non-profit organizations have about their accounting
- [25:15] Staying connected to the original reasons you started a business
- [30:22] How a heart attack showed Nick the power of the relationships he’s built
- [35:10] Achievements Nick’s business has attained that he’s most proud of
- [38:01] Is there really a professional life / personal life division?
- [41:42] The struggle to hold team members accountable
- [48:00] Two things top decision-makers can make right now
Connect with Nick Curran
- Numbers 4 Non-Profits
- Follow Nick on LinkedIn
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