Manage the Manager
In an ideal situation, employees would love their day jobs, be content with their job titles, and never struggle for growth. However, let’s face the facts — not all career situations are ideal. With a great job comes more responsibility and 9 times out of 10, you face less than ideal obstacles. According to psychologist […]
Read ArticleOne Illness Away From Disaster
By Allison Reed It can be exciting to run a solo financial planning practice, but there are some significant downsides to going it alone. What would happen to your practice if you passed away or became disabled? How would your family be affected? And what about your clients? I don’t want to be overly dramatic, […]
Read ArticleI’m Lonely! Lessons from a Former Solo Practitioner
Surely you’re familiar with the saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” When I started my career as a financial planner at a large firm, I quickly became disenchanted with all the bureaucracy; what seemed “greener” to me was setting up my own shop—so I didn’t have to deal with a boss, […]
Read ArticleEric’s Story: Can You Relate?
Operating as a sole proprietor works well in many industries, but it may not be ideal for financial planners. Lacking the support of a team, most advisors who are solopreneurs hit the wall at some point and must decide between two options if they wish to get to the next level: building up their own […]
Read ArticleDo You Really Have Equity in Your Business?
Anyone who owns a home is familiar with the benefits of amassing as much equity as possible; you want to have a large gap between what you owe and what your home is worth when it’s time to sell—so you can pocket the proceeds. The same concept is applicable when it comes to your business. […]
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