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Opportunities & Threats: Regional News Media
Here at Tindle Newspapers, we know that change is a constant and we have to make the most of every opportunity using the strength of our heritage brands, our digital assets and the trust our communities place in us. A publisher of ultra-local news brands across Surrey, Hampshire, the Southwest, Wales and the Isle of Man, our print and digital titles include Isle of Man Today, Tavistock Times, the Cornish Times and Farnham Herald.
Speeding and the rules of the road
There are a couple of things I'm curious about with regards to speeding on Route 90. It seems to me the shift change for law enforcement occurs about the same time as when the speeders are getting out of work most of the time. I say the latter because I was walking to my mailbox and a motorcycle was doing at least 70 mph by my house, and about a minute later our local law enforcement comes in the opposite direction with his arm hanging out the window without a care in the world.
Enforce Rules of the Road
Couple of things I'm curious about: Speeding on Route 90; seems to me the shift change for law enforcement changes about the same time as when the speeders are getting out of work most of the time. I say the latter because I was walking to my mailbox and a motorcycle was doing at least 70 mph by my house and about a minute later our local law enforcement comes in the opposite direction with his arm hanging out the window, without a care in the world.
Community centred
Having built a strong reputation for publishing community-based news and information in some of the nation’s most scenic seaside locations and market towns, the team here are enthusiastic to develop personally and grasp the opportunities ahead of them.
Framing the Issue: Greg Opitz on Embracing Purpose to Build Trust
How do you differentiate yourself as a financial advisor? For Carson Coaching‘s Greg Opitz, it comes down to understanding and communicating your greater purpose: to help people. By embracing purpose, advisors can differentiate their planning process and build their brand. This will build excitement and engagement among team members and confidence among clients. Greg has been working with advisors his entire professional career.
Dana Wilson: Encouraging Intentional Visibility in Finance
In today’s episode of Framework, Jamie and Ana talk to Dana Wilson, CEO and Founder of CHIP, a B2B2C financial services marketplace. As a 15-year veteran of the financial services industry, Dana has noticed a consistent problem: there are not enough women and people of color in leadership positions. Dana, who’s quite adept at customer-focused services, has focused on encouraging diversity in workplaces, and increasing customer trust and business success.
Dr. Jen Welter: Leveling the Playing Field for Women
In today’s episode of Framework, Carson’s Jamie Hopkins and guest host Brodrick Lothringer talk with Dr. Jennifer Welter, first female coach in the National Football League and founder of the Gridiron Girls. Being considered a disruptor in the sports industry wasn’t something Dr. Jen dreamt about as a child – being a female coach in a male-dominated profession is not exactly the norm.
Are You Sure You Need a Business Coach?
As someone who has coached and consulted in the financial services industry for more than 25 years, I feel equipped to address this question. And, yes, I’m laying on the sarcasm pretty thick in the title. So, let me cut to the chase and make my case – yes, you need a coach. Let’s talk about why that’s true. Your Perspective Is…Yours We all appreciate the value of a second opinion. You and I will never look at things completely objectively.
The 3 Reasons Advisors Don’t Achieve Their Vision
Written by: Scott Wood | Carson Group Ours is an intriguing business. Take a moment and think about our industry five short years ago. Think about how different the industry looks today. It continues to change at a pace that’s unlikely to slow down and may even become more rapid. Clients are moving from desiring more value to demanding more value as they see what the marketplace offers.
Putting Your Money to Work and Creating Financial Goals with Jon Stein
In today’s episode of Framework, Jamie talks with Jon Stein, the founder and former CEO of Betterment, an automated investing platform that makes it easier to do the right thing with your money. Jon’s road to financial services started with a penchant for understanding and helping others. In college, he studied business and economics but was most intrigued by behavioral economics and psychology.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: BEING A TRUE PARTNER WITH YOUR CLIENTS (AND PROSPECTS)
Know who they are—personally and professionally By Scott M. Wood You are an advisor, a consultant, a broker. You are recommending and facilitating benefit programs to employers, but sometimes winning a client or keeping a client is about more than just benefits. By becoming a partner with your clients, you can earn their trust and loyalty. Building trust and loyalty does not “come easy.” You need to understand how loyalty works.
The Rough Notes Company Inc.
A look at what’s working to help mid-sized employers By Scott M. Wood Mid-sized employers face many challenges today, and the cost of employee health benefits is one of the most critical issues they confront. Employers who approach this challenge with the same attitude with which they approach other parts of their business—by developing short-term and long-term strategies—are able to control healthcare costs for their organizations and their employees.
CFO Focus: It’s time to explore liquidity options
Let’s face it, these are tough times for managing liquidity. Credit unions are trying to strike the right balance between having too many liquid assets or too few. During the low-rate environment of the past few years, loans grew at a faster pace than shares, a scenario likely to continue as rates rise. In addition, cash and short-term investments have seen a steady drop since 2012, reducing one common source of liquidity.
A health care safety valve
ANALYSIS/OPINION:With all the focus on short-term medical and other insurance options, it is easy to lose sight of what is driving some consumers to choose these plans over Obamacare — affordability.As the administration and Congress make further moves to protect these viable options for consumers and to bring relief for middle-class families impacted by Obamacare’s high costs, supporters of the health care law have cried foul — calling short-term plans and fixed indemnity coverage “junk...
Judge Griffen strikes down 2017 law on sentencing juvenile killers | Arkansas Blog
today ruled that a 2017 law addressing sentencing of juvenile killers was unconstitutional.He said the law unconstitutionally took sentencing out of the hands of a jury by setting a mandatory life sentence for capital murder, first-degreeand treason, with a possibility of parole after 25 years for 1st-degree murder and 30 years for capital murder.The law was an effort toArkansas law to comport with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that held life without parole sentences unconstitutional for...
Client Prospecting in 2015: 4 Steps to Success
Advisors are always on the lookout for new client prospecting ideas; ideally, ones that shorten the cultivation process, cut out the pain of rejection and close the deal more quickly. However, to make your prospecting efforts more successful, you may need the latest idea from the most recent conference you attended but rather some clear organization around what you are already doing to make your prospecting efforts more successful.
Coaches Corner: To Create a Great Client Experience, Work Backwards
What does it mean to provide a great client experience? This is a difficult question to answer in a day and age where clients are expecting to simply be satisfied with service. However, a satisfying experience is not good enough – your clients want a uniquely great client experience that defies their expectations. In order to implement the experience, you must first decide what you want your clients’ experience to be and work backwards from there. Begin with segmentation.
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