Making the most of your Remote Team Meetings
When you have a remote team member, meeting online regularly to discuss your workflow and plan for the week ahead is a critical part of doing business. Having this meeting…
The 10 minute daily habit of highly effective businesses
At 5 ELK we are blessed to work with and get to know some really great businesses. I believe that success leaves clues, and over the years, we have observed…
#FinCon18 – It’s about experience, not theory
As a first timer at FinCon, I was ready to be inspired. The success stories of early adopters are evident with an array of book launches, online courses and the…
How to host your own webinar – even if you’re a luddite
If the thought of hosting your own webinar leaves you with sweaty palms and pre-stage fright, you’re not alone. After reading a few ‘How To’ guides, I freaked out and…
Why You Should Host A Webinar
After asking the question, there was a resounding response of why some people were avoiding going to see a financial planner – They were too scared. It’s the same reason…
How a scheduling program changed the way I do business and saved me hours of emailing
Running an international business means a lot of time on the phone and hosting meetings via my computer screen. I used to spend hours going back and forth on emails…
How to increase profitability in your financial advice business.
The business of financial advice is changing. Robo-advice is creating a low-cost way to deliver traditional wealth management services. Commissions and the revenue models of old are under pressure. And…
The Importance of Cultural Awareness when Building an International Team
There’s something delightfully (and a little disturbingly) Australian about the comfort and pride the average bloke feels, when strutting about in a pair of budgie smugglers on a steamy summer’s…
Using a Video Hosting Platform to Spread Your Message
Unless you’re uploading directly to social media, you’ll need to choose a platform to host your videos. Why? Video files are typically pretty large, meaning if you upload to your…
How Social Advisers are Using Video to Up Their Social Game
Online video can be one of the most engaging forms of social content. And in recent times, each of the most popular social platforms has developed its’ own video capabilities.…