Mentoring

Industry

Workplace skills-transfer programs are essential

The vast majority of Canadian business owners say workers over the age of 65 offer valuable experience and expertise.

By Staff |November 29, 2012

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Planning and Advice

How to mentor young advisors

Cecilia Tsang of Rogers Group Financial says it takes more than designations and certifications to succeed.

By Terri Goveia |November 21, 2012

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Planning and Advice

Produce great advisors

Your associates need you. To build a reputation, rookies need determination and talent, and also a helping hand.

November 6, 2012

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Industry

Help entrepreneurs focus on clients first

All business owners know the value of attracting clients. But, many new owners are too focused on uncontrollable issues like the economy, says a new CIBC poll.

By Staff |September 27, 2012

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How to be a good mentor

Every entrepreneur needs a support network of family and friends, but it’s equally important that they have a good mentor. The Young Entrepreneur council lists the nine qualities young advisors are looking for in a mentor.

By Staff |August 31, 2012

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Mentoring builds better businesses, advisors

A year into her job at Rogers Group Financial, Cecilia Tsang wrote a test that would have a profound impact on her career. But it wasn’t tied to any designations or certifications. The result would help her gain entry to the group’s articling program, a lengthy mentorship opportunity.

By Terri Goveia |April 11, 2011

10 min read

Best Practices: Building teams, growing your business

Wondering how to best manage your team or grow your client list? Not sure how to deal with a particular client? If these questions are on your mind, reach out to Advisor.ca and our columnist, Joanne Ferguson.

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Advisor reshapes father’s practice

Running a high-end hotel teaches a person all there is to know about providing seamless service. It’s an art form that Natalie Jamison, an advisor with Jamison Family Wealth Management, RBC Dominion Securities, took with her when she made the transition to succeed her father, Neil, at his established advisory practice in Oakville, Ont. “Working […]

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Mentoring an associate advisor

You’ve found the perfect advisor to work with. What do you do now? In my experience, many senior financial advisors looking for a junior associate to assist them do not properly execute their 90 day plan. They mistakenly believe a new advisor should be able to parachute into their practice with minimal support, training or […]

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