Dan Atkinson: Surround yourself with people who strive
- Friday, 14 December 2018
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As you might have guessed from previous blogs I think we have some excellent people in our profession. These people are passionate about getting the best outcomes for their clients, but also find time to encourage others along. There are no monopolies on good ideas and more than enough potential clients to go around. Passionate people attract each other and form collaborations.
Read more...Dan Atkinson: What is the purpose of Financial Planning?
- Wednesday, 24 October 2018
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What exactly is the purpose of Financial Planning? How do we represent it to the public? Why should they feel compelled to engage and pay fees for it? What is the value? I’m not going to go deeply philosophical on you – don’t worry! But what is it that we do? What purpose – economic, social, or other – do we serve? If we aren’t clear in our own minds how can we help clients to realise the importance of what we do.
Read more...Dan Atkinson: Powwow energises and equips Paraplanners
- Friday, 14 September 2018
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You would think that after 6 years the Paraplanners Powwow format would be getting tired. You would be wrong.
Read more...Dan Atkinson: Financial Planning is a real community
- Thursday, 09 August 2018
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This last month, I’ve been reminded how great a community we have in Financial Planning.
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