Your FREE service is a barrier to getting the right business

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Most professionals at some point offer complimentary initial meetings or consultations with clients as a “free service”. It simply isn’t true, and that in itself prevents the right sort of... Read more continue reading

Financial stress costs Australian businesses $31.1bn in lost revenue

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AMP’s Financial Wellness report has found financial stress impacts two in five Australian workers during their careers, with nearly half feeling financially stressed for an average of six and a... Read more continue reading

An open letter to business leaders

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Each year, I write to the companies in which BlackRock invests on behalf of our clients, the majority of whom have decades-long horizons and are planning for retirement. As a... Read more continue reading

How to find your Niche

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Knowing and working exclusively in your niche is nirvana for most professionals. Your niche is that absolute sweet spot where what you are fabulous at overlaps with what you love doing, and it is... Read more continue reading

Research shows that budgeting and cashflow management the top advice priority for younger Australians

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Younger people overwhelmingly rank budgeting and cashflow management as the most valuable type of financial advice they can receive, according to a recent ING and Rice Warner survey of more... Read more continue reading

New whitepaper reveals CFOs accountable for natural catastrophe loses in the year ahead

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When natural disaster catches a company under-prepared, the chief financial officer is increasingly on the hot seat to break the bad financial news to shareholders and investors. That according to... Read more continue reading

Why settle for average?

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Advisers frequently settle for being average, and it is definitely not because they want to be average, but because they don’t really know what it takes to elevate their performance... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part one – Jenny Brown

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I often get asked why I love being a financial adviser – well the answer is simple, I get to help our clients every day of the year.  Along with... Read more continue reading

AMP launches new ‘Financial Help Hub’ to educate consumers about managing money

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Navigating the complex world of day-to-day banking and finance has been made easier with the launch of AMP’s new ‘financial help hub.’ The website is a one-stop-shop for financial education,... Read more continue reading

Adviser soft skills need to remain a priority: MetLife  

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As the financial advice industry puts the spotlight on adviser education and technical competency with the release of the FASEA revised standards, soft skills remain a priority for clients, according... Read more continue reading