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Strategic Business Management
By Staff WriterIn today's challenging market environment, financial advisors are struggling to help their clients gain control over their finances, but few pay close enough attention to...
May 01, 2009
Danger & Oppoprtunity: Why Set Goals?Years ago, I got my private pilot's license. Nothing can beat the experience of viewing the horizon while feeling the exhilaration of making constant decisions...
May 01, 2009
Capturing More AssetsIf the last 18 months have taught us anything, it's that we constantly need to upgrade and improve our strategies, our positioning, and the ways...
May 01, 2009
What Do Prospects Find When They Google You?Amazing fact: The United States alone accounts for 9.5 billion Internet searches every month. Pointed question: What do prospects discover when they google you? If the results...
May 01, 2009
Drawing Out Donors' DreamsWhen she was 14, Tracy Gary was told she would be a millionaire. At 21, she inherited $1.2 million. By the time she turned 35,...
May 01, 2009
I Love to Cold Call!I used "I Love to Cold Call" to get your attention. Ninety-nine percent of the people who even glance at the title hate cold calling...
May 01, 2009
Getting to Know YouYou're acquainted with "The Money Honey" on TV. Now meet "The Money Lady," CFP. That's what clients' kids duly dubbed financial advisor Amber Seale, 34, because...
May 01, 2009
Selling in All SeasonsWho: Stanton C. Selbst, SmartPros Where: Madison Bistro, 238 Madison Avenue, New York City When: March 17, 2009 On the Menu: Sole filet Colbert style, fried leek, and...