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Advisor reminder: The fortune's in the follow up
By Joanne BlackYour mother was right: Writing a thank you note can, indeed, make your sales business. When clients ask if they should send a note, make a call, or send an e-mail as a thank you for a referral, I say yes. You can never thank someone enough.
March 10, 2011
Forbes Richest List Has More Billionaires Than EverThink the billionaires list compiled by Forbes magazine each year was lofty territory already? Apparently not. This year’s list, the 25th in succession, broke two new records, according to the magazine.
March 09, 2011
Social Media Can Bring Higher Revenues, but Compliance Is TrickyUse of social media has made the leap from the personal to the business world, including financial services. While financial advisors may embrace social…
March 09, 2011
Gen Y Takes 'Collaborative' Approach to FinancesTD Ameritrade released a survey Wednesday on the differences in financial education and attitudes between generations.
March 09, 2011
Advisor Warning: When Millionaires Say ‘Call Me Right Back,’ They’re Not KiddingMillionaires said that not returning their calls in a timely manner was the No. 1 reason for changing advisors, found a report from Spectrem Group, headed by George H. Walper Jr.
March 04, 2011
Social media update: How to navigate the new Facebook fan pagesEarlier this month Facebook launched its new Facebook pages design, equipped with a revamped layout and navigational properties.
March 03, 2011
Social media update: How to navigate the new Facebook fan pagesEarlier this month Facebook launched its new Facebook pages design, equipped with a revamped layout and navigational properties.
March 02, 2011
Mr. Dodd Goes to Hollywood: Dodd-Frank Co-Author Takes Movie JobFormer U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd—co-author of the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill—has taken up a new position as head of the Motion Picture Association of America.