Small cap stocks are stock of small companies with low market capitalization. Small cap stocks have high potential of growth and likely to give very good returns. Small cap stocks are volatile in nature. Small cap stocks generally react with market. These stocks perform well when markets in bullish and underperform when market is bearish. […]
Archives for May 2021
Art of Accounting: A guide to client accounting services – Accounting Today
This column is a review of an exciting new book, “The Definitive Success Guide to Client Accounting Services (CAS),” by Hitendra Patil. I remember calling Hitendra a few years ago about an article he wrote about CAS to ask him what CAS stood for. Today CAS is an essential service that can only grow much […]
Earlybird ISAs investors likely to be middle aged
Clients aged 30-54 are the most likely to have been the first to invest in equity ISAs in the new tax year, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data. These ‘earlybird investors’ are followed by investors in the 55-64 age group. HL says that in the 30-54 age group, almost half as many HL clients invested in […]
How User Experience (UX) Improved My Advisor Website SEO (And How It Can For You, Too)
Executive Summary In this modern era, and especially since the pandemic, financial advisors’ websites have become a crucial part of developing new leads. However, while many advisors do not build or join a practice because of their experience in web design (justifiably!), their ignorance can prove dangerous on at least two fronts. First, while a […]
3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence
Many workers — including accountants — at times doubt their abilities. Even after years of training, people can “feel like a fraud” in the workplace. These are the characteristics of what has been termed “imposter syndrome” or “imposter phenomenon” — the term first used in 1978 by Atlanta-based psychologists Pauline Rose Clance, Ph.D., and Suzanne […]
Franchise or going solo, what are the pros and cons?
When deciding to start your own business, making the choice between going solo or investing in a franchise can be tricky. Here we share the stories of two franchisees who describe why the decision to join First Class Accounts was right for them and what benefits they see compared to starting from a blank slate. […]
Personal Property Securities Register
Introduction to the Personal Property Securities Register – it’s known simply as the PPSR. From the PPSR: The One Minute Explanation: If you’re looking to buy a second-hand car privately – then make sure you check the Personal Property Securities Register first. Doing a quick check online of the PPSR will tell you four important […]
What Information do Investors Really Want to See From Your Books?
You’ve been bootstrapping the company with your own money, plus possibly with contributions from friends and family. Now, with the business maturing and succeeding, you are ready to seek out investors to help you grow. So, are you ready? I should clarify. Readiness is more than just knowing you want to look for investors. I’m […]
My appearance on The Scoop with Frank Chaparro
I had a conversation with Frank Chaparro of The Block which ran on his podcast this weekend. We talked about crypto and wealth management and what’s holding back the inevitable wave of adoption. Hint: Lawyers. Hope you like it! Thanks to Frank for having me on!
Covid vaccines, alcohol and marijuana: What to know before your shot
Jason Wallace (C), director of the District of Columbia’s Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys, gets a little emotional support from DC Office of Nightlife and Culture Director Shawn Townsend (L) and Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio (R) as he gets a shot of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine from DC Health Nurse Kendria Brown […]