Online enquiry forms

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As a financial adviser, why do you have a website?  Some of you will say it’s about branding or profile building, but ultimately it is to attract leads. Once your... Read more continue reading

What do your clients think of you?

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Few advisers would disagree that providing top class client service is a critical part of running a successful practice, but it is dangerous for planners to assume that they know... Read more continue reading

CMC Markets leads CFD evolution with new platform

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CMC Markets is raising the bar for Australian CFD providers with the launch of its CMC Tracker platform for Australian investors. The result of A$156m of investment over two years,... Read more continue reading

Implementing succession & growth strategies into your business

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Today’s changing landscape provides a fertile ground for quality wealth management practices to strategically growth and strengthen their businesses through succession and growth strategies. The question to ask are when is... Read more continue reading

Benchmarking financial planning practices

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The advent of benchmarking and the “Balanced Scorecard” have provided many Australian advisory businesses with some fabulous information over the last few years. However, the warning by Mark Twain that... Read more continue reading

Global fallout: Parents unable to help ‘kidults’ with first homes

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In the face of tumbling global markets, RaboDirect’s most recent National Savings and Debt Barometer highlights new concerns that are likely to hit many Australians where they live – literally.... Read more continue reading

Retirement’s two phases creates new service needs

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The needs of baby boomers as they transition to retirement could be taking the financial services sector’s attention away from the needs of another age group increasing in size and... Read more continue reading

Recruitment advisers offer cost effective alternative

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Recruitment of new staff can be one of the most time consuming and costly issues facing business owners. Traditionally, choosing how to recruit new staff has been limited to either... Read more continue reading

Planners urged to embrace cloud technology

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An increasing number of financial advisers are exploring cloud technology as a way to open up new business opportunities, according to online portfolio management service Sharesight. Andrew Bird, Executive Director... Read more continue reading