Most RecentMost ViewedMost LikesThe real reason advice mergers fail M&A failures rarely make headlines, but there are often some common underlying factors. Growing pains I've known practices that could tell you their revenue figures down to a cent but have no idea if they could afford to grow. What's holding them back? How's your growth plan going? If you can't measure it, you can't manage it – and you certainly can't improve it. CPD webinar: The growth debate Find out how three advice practices are being intentional about their growth. Guide available now: Connect the dots Need a referral system that actually brings in new clients? This guide shows you how to build it. The delicate balance of profit, people and purpose When it comes to business growth, is more always better? Big AFSL, small AFSL or DIY? Like many small practices, we’ve been feeling the pinch of rising costs and over-regulation. And over the past year, I've been exploring various AFSL options. Your plan on a page There’s never a “perfect” day to plan for growth, so the best time to start is right now – and it all starts with one page and five key areas. Free tool: A guide to pricing your service Find out if clients are paying appropriately for the service and value you deliver in this free, member-exclusive guide. The five factors for growth According to Rod Bertino, there are five areas that will determine which advice businesses can seize the $2.1 billion advice opportunity promised in The Big Shift.