Top Stories in Building Your Business

The growing threat of cyberattacks

Cyberthreats are becoming more devious, and they present a key risk to both your business and your clients. Here’s what advisors need to know

CIFPs 2016: Three strategies for successful investing in retirement

CIFPs 2016: Three strategies for successful investing in retirement

Robert Armstrong, vice president, head of managed solutions, BMO Global Asset Management Inc., discusses three investment strategies for retired clients that provide a smoother return…

How to choose a mentor

How to choose a mentor

The role your mentor plays can vary over time

Succession: Seller beware

Vetting the buyer of your practice should be a key component of your exit plan

Debt management the biggest priority for Canadians: BMO poll

Guide clients through key retirement decision

Deciding where to live in retirement is a matter of identifying priorities

Insurers experiencing big drop in sales this year

How much insurance does your client need?

You must have a complete picture of your client’s personal situation

Make your email messages stand out

The average person receives at least 100 messages a day

FAIR Canada not in favour of regulators’ stance on best interest standard

Converting prospects to clients

Take a personal approach to keeping in touch

FAIR Canada not in favour of regulators’ stance on best interest standard

Converting leads to prospects

People you meet through referrals client events have the best chance of being qualified

Giving to receive: How charity leadership deepens client bonds

Giving to receive: How charity leadership deepens client bonds

In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains that taking a leading role in a charity and sharing your goals sends a…

Improve efficiency through repetition

Developing repeatable processes creates a uniform client experience

Make your practice more competitive

Make your practice more competitive

Taking cues from the competitive landscape can help you grow your business

Increase your productivity

Assess your processes and get your team involved

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