In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others, especially when it comes to our finances. Social media, advertising and even our social circles bombard ...

Every business needs to understand its market and its ambitions. It needs to have a clear set of goals that will drive operations and help the business become profitable. A corporate plan sets out the ...

Imagine that you’re living in a tent on an open plain. One day you plant a tree. For the next 40 years, you water it. You protect it from harsh weather and animals. You never pick its fruit. You don’t ...

Many organizational leaders cite their instincts and having a “feel for the business” as reasons for their business success. Fair enough. But there comes a time in any growing enterprise when having a ...

As advisors, we spend most of our time analyzing the numbers. The real work, the most meaningful work, begins when we start asking our clients the harder questions: What do you want your wealth to ...

What is the purpose of audit planning if the audit may not ultimately follow the carefully thought out plan? As may be inferred from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s words—”Plans are worthless, but planning is ...

The events industry is entering a new phase defined as much by purpose-driven as by production-focused. Earth Day, a couple weeks in the rearview, offers a timely lens into the growing momentum behind ...

When most people think about retirement planning, their minds go straight to the numbers. How much do I need? How much can I spend? Will my savings last? These are important questions, but they’re ...

Estate planning is not something that anyone puts at the top of their “Fun Things to Do” list, but most can agree that it is particularly important. You’ve worked a lifetime to create your estate and ...

Before going to all the trouble and expense of planning an executive retreat, company leaders should ensure that they have a definite purpose in mind for such an event. Once defined, the purpose of ...