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

2014 Aon Benfield Scholarship winner announced

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Aon Benfield and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (the Institute) are pleased to announce the winner of the 2014 Aon Benfield Scholarship.  Jenna Cooke, an... Read more continue reading

How Many Licences Are Enough?

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Many financial services businesses offer services through a number of different entities, sometimes supported by a service company – but this does not necessarily mean each of the entities needs... Read more continue reading

Top PIS advisers nominated again for industry award

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Leading Professional Investment Services practices JBS Financial Strategists and Evalesco Financial Services have been nominated for best financial planning website in the Financial Standard MAX Awards. The MAX Award criteria... Read more continue reading