Top Stories in Building Your Business

How to step back from your business successfully

Make sure to focus on the business’s strategy while delegating the day-to-day business to your successor and staff for the succession process to work properly

Having a direct beneficiary could cause problems for wealthy clients

Naming a second spouse or a grandchild as the direct beneficiary of an account could lead to various unintended consequences

Six sales and prospecting talks advisors need to practice

Six sales and prospecting talks advisors need to practice

Jim Ruta explains six sales and prospecting talks you need to have down cold to be a top advisor

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • May 29, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 05:30

Bridging the financial planning gap

Most advisors offer financial planning, but only about half of clients have a plan

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 26, 2017 October 31, 2019
  • 11:15
Working with grieving clients

Offering support in times of grief

Attending the funeral of a client’s loved one can provide comfort

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 24, 2017 November 17, 2019
  • 11:00
Become a better negotiator

Networking key to finding a mentor/partner

Working with a senior advisor can help rookies overcome the challenges of launching a new business

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 23, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 09:45
Does your meeting strategy drive clients away?

Does your meeting strategy drive clients away?

Dan Richards explains a common meeting pitfall for advisors, and gives tips on the simple communication rule that impresses clients face-to-face (Part 7 of 8)

Working with grieving clients

Working with grieving clients

Comforting a client who has lost a loved one is an increasingly important skill for financial advisors

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 18, 2017 November 17, 2019
  • 10:30

“Lead magnets” attract prospects online

Offer your visitors downloadable content in exchange for their contact information

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 16, 2017 November 16, 2019
  • 11:25
Discussing elephant-in-the-room issues with clients

Discussing elephant-in-the-room issues with clients

Dan Richards explains how advisors can make it easier for clients to discuss topics that they are worried about but not comfortable raising (Part 6…

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

While email requests can slip through the cracks, a phone conversation can be more effective in generating introductions

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 12, 2017 November 17, 2019
  • 11:45
Is your wardrobe costing you clients?

Is your wardrobe costing you clients?

Dan Richards explains three key principles for advisors on how to dress to make meetings effective (Part 5 of 8)

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