The power of a picture

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Why has Instagram taken off so successfully as a competitor to Facebook? Because of the power of pictures. Data visualisation and infographics are now big business and an effective way... Read more continue reading

Questions raised over social media on death

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As social media proliferates, dealing with a loved one’s digital footprint after their death will become an increasingly complicated issue, says Anna Hacker, wills and estates accredited specialist at Equity... Read more continue reading

Why trust should be your number one marketing focus right now

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The other day I was part of a meeting with several others. We were discussing the recent media attention about the industry and specifically about the Commonwealth Bank Financial Planning... Read more continue reading

Positive economic sentiment to benefit SMEs business growth and succession prospects

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As stock markets and economic indicators locally and across the globe continue to improve and whispers are getting louder that things are getting better, now is the time for SMEs... Read more continue reading

Storytelling and sensemaking for financial professionals

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Storytelling is universal. It speaks to human experience. Stories establish relationships as well as make sense of the world. They transmit knowledge and build culture. They simulate the real world... Read more continue reading

Family businesses to benefit from new service initiative

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Family business owners will benefit immensely from a new initiative to be launched on Monday afternoon by the Victorian Minister for Small Business the Hon Russell Northe MP. The Family... Read more continue reading

What’s really holding you back from maximum productivity?

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When people think of trying to maximise their productivity, the conversation generally tends towards things you can do differently in the workplace.  And admittedly, most of my recent articles have... Read more continue reading

The 4 step ethics test for financial professionals

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Some time ago I attended a Rotary club function as a guest and ‘discovered’ the best ethical test I’ve ever heard.  When I say ‘discovered’, I personally didn’t discover anything... Read more continue reading

FEAL partners with La Trobe Financial on 2014 CIO & COO Awards

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FEAL has partnered with La Trobe Financial for the next three years in operating the CIO & COO Awards and has announced the date for this year’s Awards ceremony. Tuesday,... Read more continue reading

Need customer engagement? First engage your people

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Converge Consulting Co Founders and Principals Ty Wiggins and Wayne Condon believe that successful businesses of today and in the future will be those that challenge the age old mantra... Read more continue reading