Top Stories in Building Your Business

Overcoming the Big Five challenges

Several trends shaping the financial advisory business will affect your practice. The keys to coming out ahead lie in improving your service and embracing technology

Expanding your business with centres of influence

Building a strong referral network can be beneficial for all parties involved

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 31, 2018 November 9, 2019
  • 10:31

CRA’s EFILE to re-open Feb. 26

The later opening puts added pressure on Canadians to get organized and file on time

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 31, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 10:20

Affluent Canadians not disclosing estate plans with heirs

Blended families are more likely to indicate a lack of trust in their beneficiaries' ability to manage their wealth

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 30, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 12:20

The power of prospecting

Employing both digital and traditional prospecting strategies on a regular basis are crucial to growing your practice

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 30, 2018 November 9, 2019
  • 10:15

Develop your unique value proposition

Catering to all clients may seem like a good path to growth, but carving out a specialization can be a more effective approach

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 29, 2018 November 9, 2019
  • 11:35
Piggy bank with national flag of Canada

Stocks boost pensions in 2017

Pension managers posted a median return of 8.6%

  • January 25, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 15:10

Canadians need more guidance on RRSPs

Report debunks common myths behind the recent decline in RRSP contributions

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 25, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 13:40

Solo Canadians fear running out of retirement savings

These individuals are afraid of rising daily living expenses, not having enough money for necessities and increasing health-care costs

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 23, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 11:50

Capacity is crucial for will preparation

Court ruling shows the need for independent professional advice in cases in which a client's mental state is questionable

The strongest way to start a new client interview

The strongest way to start a new client interview

Jim Ruta shares the best question advisors can ask at the start of a new client interview

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • December 20, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 13:00

Ring in the new year with 10 tax tips

Questions to discuss with clients this December

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 18, 2017 October 31, 2019
  • 17:15
You’ve got to keep records to break records

You’ve got to keep records to break records

Jim Ruta explains why recording business activities and reporting to an “accountability partner” can nurture record-breaking results for advisors

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • December 12, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 15:20

What to know when advising Muslim clients

Challenges include product availability, proper portfolio construction

The slow work of converting social media followers to clients

Committing to a platform and showing your personality can help with prospecting

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 08:35

How financial advisors dealt with the SVB collapse

Amid the turmoil, some advisors seized buying opportunities and proactively comforted clients

Help your client address the volatility of equity compensation

Assessing income sources, diversifying are key

Advisors need to help clients find purpose in retirement

Promoting personal interests can persuade clients to commit to a retirement plan, says CEO of career transition organization

Securing credit in a rising-rate environment

You and your clients may need to get creative in brainstorming strategies for borrowing

Firm hopes to support younger advisors through new practice financing program

Richardson Wealth launched a flexible program earlier this year to fund internal succession plans

How to write a job posting for an assistant

Every job posting must answer three main questions

In tight labour market, finding a good assistant isn’t getting any easier

Firms should focus on retention as well as recruitment

Dynamic launches emerging market equities fund

Inflows to emerging markets have soared in recent months

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 1, 2021 March 1, 2021
  • 11:10

Tech tips: Get more from social media

Maintaining a steady stream of content is essential in showing readers that you are engaged and productive. There are tools and techniques to help you…

Why referrals are declining

Reports from financial advisors and industry data indicate that clients are not referring their friends and family members as frequently as they did in years…

Just say “no” to holiday stress

Yearend tax deadlines, business-related functions and family activities can make the holiday season more anxiety-inducing than festive. Here are some tips to keep you balanced

Casual Friday: Dress codes getting more casual

Although less formal office attire is becoming more acceptable, you still need to be aware of what’s appropriate

  • By: Leah Golob
  • July 28, 2017 October 19, 2019
  • 05:00

Casual Friday: Free apps can help you stay healthy

From yoga to diet to a good night’s sleep, these handy tools promote healthy living