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By Jay NagdemanA benefit-focused marketing approach generates rewards for everyone involved. Clients feel that they have an agent who listens to them and cares about them.
August 19, 2009
Light at the End of the Tunnel?With most economists' now saying that the economy is no longer on the brink; the employment outlook for the next six to 12 months is now brighter than it's been for as many months.
August 19, 2009
The Fundamentals Never ChangeFour timeless tips that can help deliver long-term client relationships.
August 18, 2009
Marketer Adds Discount OptionA firm that sells discount programs through the Web has put a product from a unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. on its menu.
August 18, 2009
Bluebirds don't count: You doNo More Cold Calling Many advisors envision a perfect sales world, a world in which your phone constantly rings with interested and qualified sales prospects just waiting to work with you. In this perfect world, you don't have to develop
August 14, 2009
AIG Payback Is Iffy, Moody's SaysDespite American International Group's recent profitable quarter, Moody's Investors Service said its outlook remains negative.
August 12, 2009
Buildings: Standard, JHAStanCorp Financial Group Inc. has won recognition for increasing the greenness of an existing building.
August 12, 2009
From Good to Best: Practice Edge, August 2009During his three terms as mayor of New York City, Ed Koch was known for asking just about everyone, "How am I doing?" This month's...