Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Sharpen your writing skills and become a better writer

If you want to become a better writer, look back to 1946. That was the year British novelist and essayist George Orwell penned the essays "Why I Write" and "Politics and the English Language." Both essays, which extoll the importance of simple, precise writing, have become staples of writing courses. Whether you are writing an email to a client, a blog post or an article for a local newspaper, writing is an important skill for financial advisors. "Writing is a craft," says Sara Gilbert, founder of Strategist in Montreal. "For advisors, the...

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Is Social Media Good For Charitable Organizations?

Social media has taken the world by storm. It exists in almost every facet of our lives. It empowers the business world, our personal lives and it can also be used to empower the world of philanthropic giving, but there are too many unanswered questions that most organizations have.           ●     Where do you begin? ●     Which social network has the best results? ●     How often should you post to these services?       ●     What...