Korhorn Financial

Case Study

How Korhorn Financial Group, Inc. increased efficiency and customer satisfaction with the Financial Planning, Investments, Tax Strategies and more.

The Client

Operating in the heart of the Certified Public Accountant industry, Korhorn Financial has always been recognized for their hands-on approach and customer-centric business model.

Their hallmark is delivering personalized state and federal tax services, with a fee structure calibrated to the complexity of the client’s tax filings. The crux of their profitability lies in their operational efficiency, making every tax return process as streamlined as possible.

Challenges

Security Concerns with Data Collection

Struggled to securely collect sensitive customer data.

Disorganized Document Submission

Clients submitted documents sporadically, disrupting workflow.

Operational Bottlenecks

The above issues created avoidable slowdowns in the tax filing process.

No Self-Service Capability

Unable to offer a self-service portal or experience for clients.

Inefficient Communication Channels

Relied heavily on frequent phone calls to communicate with customers.

No Clear Checklist for Clients

Lack of a comprehensive, upfront list of required documents led to confusion and inefficiency.

Rising Demand for Digital Access

Clients increasingly wanted online interactions and convenience.

Lack of Integrated Digital Solutions

Had no streamlined, unified platform to address these growing needs.

The Proposed Solution

In came Zportals – a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly customer portal solution that would revolutionize Korhorn’s operations. Tailored to Korhorn’s unique brand identity, Zportals provided a unified platform for clients to view, upload, and verify documents.

With its innovative intake survey and online payment options, it accelerated the tax return process while offering seamless delivery of filed returns. It even had provisions for cloning document lists for subsequent years, integrating a help desk for customer queries, and scheduling meetings with tax advisors.

The Implementation

Zportals was implemented in the face of various challenges such as accommodating 2-factor authentication, ensuring data encryption, and optimizing the portal for mobile use.

However, through a robust project management approach and constant collaboration, these challenges were effectively managed and overcome, ensuring a smooth transition to the new system.

The Results

Post-implementation of Zportals, Korhorn Financial witnessed considerable improvements. Employee stress levels during the busy season dropped while customer satisfaction rose. There were fewer errors made, and efficiency increased by 20%, leading to higher profitability.

The single portal access and the ease of document list creation for the following year brought in operational smoothness, benefiting both Korhorn Financial and their clients.

Reflecting on the transformation, Summer, a long-standing client of Korhorn Financial, shared, “Zportals was instrumental in reinforcing brand loyalty and operational efficiency. The feedback from our customers has been overwhelmingly positive – they love the new portal and the improved experience.

John Doe

CEO, Korhorn Financial

Conclusion

The adoption of Zportals proved transformative for Korhorn Financial, both from a business efficiency standpoint and in terms of client satisfaction and engagement. This solution not only resolved their immediate issues but also positioned them well for future growth and technological adaptation.

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