We’ve reached the end of 2018 and you definitely deserve a break after the hard work you’ve put into your business this year. Here at FP Advance we’ve hit on some major topics to inspire, challenge and support you in growing your business this year. These three really got people …
Managing your manager Many readers of my weekly articles are not the numero uno in the business they work in. That is, they have someone above them they report to; often the owner or owners of the business. That presents some potential challenges when you find yourself having to ‘manage …
The force of habits The outcomes we experience in our businesses are directly correlated to the decisions we make, and the actions we take, on a daily basis. Clearly, if you make good decisions and do what you say you will do every day, your chances of achieving your goals …
Succession questions Succession planning is one of the major issues within our profession. As the founding owners approach the latter stages of their careers, the thorny issue of ‘What next? looms large. I’m working with several firms who are addressing the succession issue directly. Some founders have even elected to …
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation A few weeks ago I attended the Insiders Forum conference in San Diego. One of my favourite sessions was a panel discussion with four second-generation CEOs. That is, successors who had taken over from the original founding advisers in their firms. As they talked about their …