by Jim Stackpool | Dec 9, 2010 | Competitive pressures, Leadership
The big boys are getting more aggressive. The Fin Review this week headlined with “Super Funds fight to keep members” (Stephen Shore Page, 7th December, 1 & 12) detailing how these giants will begin offering daily share trading facilities in their...
by Jim Stackpool | Apr 1, 2009 | Business Performance, Client Care, Leadership, Stock Market
Advisers are constantly telling me how hard it is to make money in this marketplace. For me, there are two distinct markets operating at the moment. One is developing nicely, taking on more clients, and looking for more advisory staff. The other is considering cutting...
by Jim Stackpool | Feb 1, 2009 | Case Studies, Client Care, Consultative Approach, Niche Market, Strategic Alliances
Darryn Fellowes openly describes himself as a petrol-head. So it’s not surprising that the first research paper he and his firm researched and published studied the financial complexities of running a successful motor vehicle dealership. He has always loved cars....
by Jim Stackpool | Dec 1, 2008 | Client Care, Client Offerings, Leadership, Niche Market
“Adversity is the first path to truth.” Lord Byron Earlier this week, Gavin Chappell from Strategic Wealth Solutions – one of our clients with two offices in Sydney – rang me on his way home. “I was reminded today why I love my job and this business”. He was upbeat as...
