"Kitchen sink stories do too much.... If you take on a big, unwieldy topic, you can wind up with a big, unwieldy story. Our writing improves when we try to do a little less, but do it better."So, the next time you write about, for example, the bond market, don't try to cover everything. Pick one slice that reflects an important development in that asset class.
In simplest terms, you can break any grammar rule in copywriting as long as doing so makes your copy sound conversational and more appealing to your target audience without negatively affecting your business's professional image.So, you need to know your audience before you break rules. But that's another essential element of good communication.
I don't have much faith in the legislation, but I hope that one of the banks will decide to step out of the herd and be the good guy--eliminating conflict of interests and creating complete transparency.Ariely is the author of Predictably Irrational.
What's more, firms must have adequate risk management to make sure that managers aren't taking undo risks to boost returns, he said.Meanwhile, to catch your typos, read your text out loud or get a colleague to proofread for you.
SAVE 25% A reminder that as a thank you to our valued clients, those who refer a new managed account relationship to COMPANY NAME will qualify for a credit of one quarter's management fee. Please call us for further details about this program.If you were a client, would this motivate you to make a referral?
"Trying to directly message or reach out to your LinkedIn network or contacts could be considered spam. Please be sure that: 1) people you try to contact want to hear from you and 2) your message is relevant."Suggestion #1: "Create a LinkedIn Group" on a theme related to your industry. As I see it, as long as you offer something of value to group members, you can use a LinkedIn Group to position yourself as an expert in a niche and/or to expand your network. A LinkedIn Group can keep you in front of clients, prospects, and people who can send you referrals.
Most employers seem to be in a wait and see mode for now. But further, sharp declines in the equity markets will require a total recasting of money managers’ budgets—and at that point, all bets are off. It is not inconceivable that industry employment levels—through attrition as well as potential layoffs on a large scale—could result in a much smaller, more compact business than we’ve seen in many years.What's YOUR take on investment management hiring trends? Please leave a comment.
Schwab and TD Ameritrade Financial Stability
We received a number of phone calls the past few days about the financial stability of Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade who we use to custody client accounts. I am pleased to report that they are both in fine shape, as they are not investment banks. Investment banks create products and sell them to institutions such as insurance companies, pension plans and banks. In addition, your accounts are separately held and each account has both SIPC and supplemental insurance far in excess of your accounts' value. For more information about SIPC and supplemental insurance please click on the following link:
Schwab and TD Ameritrade are Financially Stable
Has the recent financial turmoil made you worry about the financial stability of the firms that provide custody for your accounts with us?
Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade are both in fine shape. They are not investment banks and they have strong balance sheets.
In addition, your accounts are separately held and each account has both Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and supplemental insurance far in excess of the account's value. For more information on SIPC and supplemental insurance click on the following link:....
