Access to responsible investing made easier via new Emerald Wrap website

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The Emerald Wrap, Australia’s only Responsible Investment platform, has upgraded its website so that investors can connect directly with investment and advisers opportunities in this niche ‘ethical’ investment space. The... Read more continue reading

Why ignoring technology is not an option

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Insurance companies must invest in technology solutions that speed up customer service or risk being overrun by more efficient and e-savvy competitors, OnBase Country Manager Bob Dunn warns. “Technology is... Read more continue reading

On-boarding employees – why don’t we do it well?

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Some organisations recognise the importance of executing a well planned on-boarding process. The financial benefits are obvious. The sooner an employee is productive the sooner the return on investment. Yet... Read more continue reading

Work out where the real money – and future – is in your business

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Let’s talk about one of those elephant in the room things: not all clients are equal for a professional service firm. As human beings they might all be equal, but... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip number 23: Have a marketing plan

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Dismissed by some as too ‘right brain’ or ‘warm and fuzzy’, a marketing plan which complements and supports your overall business plan is now essential for advisers seeking to profitably grow... Read more continue reading

“Be someone” if you want to stand out and succeed

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A professional service business built around a product is not a good service business. A professional service business should be built around either the “service” part, or the “professional” part.... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip number 22: Optimise your website for mobile

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Did you know that there are more mobile devices in the world than there are people? With the rate of mobile devices growing five times faster than the population, and... Read more continue reading

Imputation bonds add up for paying off student loans

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An investment-linked insurance bond could be the salvation for students or their families that want to avoid the potentially crippling impact of student debt. Annually, Australia’s Higher Education Loan Payment... Read more continue reading

Damn! You missed the “social media” wave? I don’t think so…

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I just don’t get it. After years of NOT adopting what is simply an evolution in communication methods, there is a mood amongst many professionals that they have “missed the wave”. You... Read more continue reading

Email prospecting: Pannunzio offers advisers four tips to make the most of 2.7 seconds

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President and Founder of US Based i-Impact Group Mr. Claudio O. Pannunzio says one of the biggest challenges for advisers when prospecting is to secure that initial meeting. Often the... Read more continue reading