Zoho Desk vs. Zoho Projects vs. CRM Tasks: When to Use Each (and When Simple Is Smarter)
One of the best things about the Zoho ecosystem is choice. One of the hardest things? Also choice. Between Zoho Desk, Zoho Projects, and even the humble CRM Tasks, it’s easy to get…
Zoho Analytics vs. Power BI vs. Tableau: Which BI Tool Makes Sense — and Why Zoho Wins When It’s in Your Stack
In today’s data-driven world, choosing the right BI (Business Intelligence) tool is a critical decision. Power BI and Tableau are household names in the analytics space, and for good reason: they’re powerful, mature,…
The Zoho CRM Features Everyone Misses (But Shouldn’t)
When it comes to CRM systems, Zoho stands out for being both powerful and cost-effective. But what I see most often—especially among small to mid-sized professional service firms—is that people barely scratch the…
Why Zoho Books Beats QuickBooks (Every Time)
Let’s get one thing straight — QuickBooks had its time. It was the go-to for small businesses that needed basic bookkeeping. But in 2025, “basic” doesn’t cut it. Businesses need flexibility, integration, and…
Why Transformational Leadership Is the Future of the CPA Profession
By Dr. Rachel Anevski, PHR, SHRM-CP There’s no gentle way to say it: much of the accounting profession is still led by a transactional mindset—focused on billable hours, rigid hierarchies, and what’s always…
Firm Culture is the Key to Retention
For years, CPA and law firms have approached retention with a narrow lens: better pay, generous PTO, or the occasional pizza party. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s…
Mentorship Is Strategy: Rethinking How We Grow and Retain Talent
In the professional services world — especially in accounting and law — we’ve long treated mentorship as a soft skill. A nice-to-have. A well-meaning pairing of junior and senior staff with vague expectations…
Evolve or Dissolve™ Training Program Now Available
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Evolve or Dissolve™ Training Program, a modular, interactive learning experience designed for today’s professionals who want to lead with intention—and prepare their firms for the…
Accounting for Times
Accounting for Times: Evolve or Dissolve is Available to The Public Today Rachel Anevski and Dr. Jessica Leigh Levin Tackle the Future of Accounting and Law Firms Talent wars, retirement, and technological advances…
Growing Pains: The Business of Growing Up
They grow up so fast… You might be thinking, “WTF? My business isn’t wearing awkward braces or dealing with teenage angst” But bear with me here. If you’ve ever been through the roller…
A Decade of Destiny
Picture it. New Jersey. 2011. A brand new entrepreneur walks outside to leave for her first trip on her first day “self-employed.” When she looks up she sees a stretch limo instead of…
12 Years and Counting
I can hardly believe that 12 years have passed since Seven Degrees was started. Like every year at this time, I have reflected on the time that has passed, what has changed, what…
When Is It Time For A New Website?
If you are viewing this post, you may have noticed that we have just updated our website. After about 12 years in business, this is the 3rd major overhaul in addition to ongoing…
Starting a Business?
In the last year many people have jumped off the cliff and into the entrepreneurial pool. It’s an exciting time to go after your dream of owning your own business. It can also…