“Most entrepreneurs fail because you are working IN your business rather than ON your business.” Michael Gerber | EMyth Michael Gerber’s quote gets thrown around a lot, but it’s as true today as it was when he originally penned it in the 1980s. I see loads of honest, hard-working advisers trying …
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The Future's So Bright, You'll Have To Wear Shades
I think the future has never been brighter for Financial Planners. Here’s why I believe it’s one of the best industries in the world to be a part of right now. 1. The Path’s Already Travelled It’s no longer a case of carving out the path for yourself. People are …
Professional Connections: Panacea or Problem
Using Your Professional Connections As A Distribution Strategy This week I focus the spotlight on finding enough of the right type of clients. You can be the best adviser on the planet, but just being good at what you do is no longer enough. You may still struggle to earn a respectable income, let …
Talent Management
Managing Your Top Talent Attracting and retaining outstanding staff is one of the biggest challenges to building a great business. Talent management is another one of these really obvious statements I know, but unfortunately, it is rarely executed well in small businesses. Some firms are able to do the attracting …
Ideas For Building Your Team
Team Development Getting your business to work effectively and breaking through to the next level of performance can be tough. In my experience, being able to tap into the potential of your team is a major contributor to a company’s success. Most firms are full of well-meaning people trying to …