
The Importance of Clarity in Financial Services
Do your clients have a complete and crystal clear understanding of their insurance policy? Given the way financial language has evolved, it's hard to fault clients for being in the
Do your clients have a complete and crystal clear understanding of their insurance policy? Given the way financial language has evolved, it's hard to fault clients for being in the
You can't simply hire people and wait around expecting them to come up with creative business strategies. Sure, finding the right talent is part of the equation, but the next
Marketing has gone through a sea change over the past couple decades. And if your strategy hasn't transitioned as well, you're probably noticing the repercussions: Your pool of prospects has dried
Today's workforce is demanding more flexibility from their workplace and many companies are opening up to telecommuting as an option to employees. Recently, Wired cited Forrester research from last year
When working to strengthen client relationships, emotional intelligence - self-awareness, specifically - plays a central role. The concept articulated most effectively by Daniel Goleman rests on the assumption that our ability to
At some point, you have to increase prices - whether it's through imposing new fees or simply raising the cost of service. This can happen for a number of reasons.
When it comes to hiring the right people, many companies falter. In fact, a recent study conducted by the international consulting firm Deloitte found that 34 percent of business executives indicated their
I have a love/hate relationship with the movie Groundhog Day, staring Bill Murray. If you haven’t seen it, the early 1990’s comedy features the story of a self-obsessed career man
Corporate social responsibility isn't simply a catch phrase that business owners gravitate toward to make their customers and clients feel better about using their products and services. Social responsibility is
Millions of individuals eventually reach an age where they understand the critical need for advice and guidance when it comes to managing their money - assets, estate and financial plans.
Working in any industry, you'll have clients that expect to have fairly direct access to your client-facing employees. Yet, it's unlikely all of your employees will have the chance to
Complacency will be the downfall of any sales team. Unfortunately, countless organizations fall into the trappings of habit and comfort that eventually result in stagnation. Client demands and preferences generally aren't written in
Our March newsletter focused on the topic of Mindfulness and the number of comments and conversations that came forward demonstrates the growing interest in emotional intelligence. How did emotional intelligence even enter
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Fostering clear and open communications with your employees needs to be a core business value. A constructive exchange is just that: a dialogue. But how do you know which questions
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Entrepreneurs need to shift their strategies constantly as client needs change and expectations evolve. However, business owners also must be aware of how the political climate or court rulings can
Client relationship management by and large depends on your ability to create an exceptional client experience. From answering the phone to handling a client's stock portfolio, companies have an increasing
The variety of marketing channels has opened many doors for entrepreneurs looking to engage clients as readily as larger competitors. To reach a wide pool of clients without breaking budgets,
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We have all seen a customer complaint play out in front of us at a store or restaurant and can empathize with one party or the other. All employees and
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Are your clients satisfied with the products and services you provide? Ideally, you should get a consistent "Yes" from all members of your workforce, but all too commonly that simply