For most advisors, consumer advertising, marketing support and support for using social media are among the least important categories. But when firms deliver on these areas, advisors consider them to be more important to their businesses
Two advisors tell how they built a US$1.6-billion practice in 20 years
In order to appreciate the full worth that a client brings to your business, consider 10 years' worth of revenue, then add the lifetime value of all the clients he or she has referred to you
New method moves away from selling and focuses on the interests of your clients
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One of the most effective ways of raising your profile and demonstrating your credibility is to become an expert source in articles or broadcast segments that appear in the media. Developing a media strategy is a lot like investing, says Elizabeth Hoyle, CEO of H2 Central Marketing and Communications in Toronto. “It’s a long-term proposition […]
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Billions spent by U.S. firms advertising financial products outstrips millions spent on financial education
Geodemographics, the new category of software tool that can identify the financial habits of residents within a given neighbourhood, can help you build your business. But it cannot replace traditional marketing strategies - yet
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