Top 5 financial white paper mistakes that sabotage your results
I’ve seen many white papers fail to attract and educate readers. That’s often because they make the top five financial white paper mistakes. 1. They discuss a topic, not a problem. Bad white papers fail to identify a point and to proceed toward it. In contrast, the best white papers tackle a problem—and offer a […]
Who’s writing the great investment content?
Content is king. Asset managers increasingly agree with this statement. But many lack the resources to write great investment content. My gut feeling about this was reinforced by the results of a survey conducted by the Mutual Fund Education Alliance and Back Bay Communications. One finding, according to the press release: Less than a quarter […]
Naming your financial blog–Is it necessary?
“Does my blog need a name?” Typically my answer is “no,” but there are cases when naming your financial blog can pay off. Answer the questions below to understand whether your blog needs a name. Question 1. Is your blog separate from your company’s website? If your blog is separate from your company’s website, then […]
Fonts: By the numbers
The look of your financial reports makes a difference in the effectiveness of your communication. Fonts are part of your toolkit, as Professor Joyce Walsh explains in her guest post. Fonts: By the numbers By Professor Joyce Walsh, Boston University, College of Communication For financial professionals, numbers are the heart and soul of client communications. […]
Top posts from the first quarter of 2016
Check out my top posts from the last quarter! Everybody struggles with jargon. Perhaps that’s what put my financial jargon killer in the top spot. They’re a mix of practical tips on writing (#1, 3), social media (#2), blogging (#2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9), book marketing (#5), and webinars (#10). Financial jargon killer: The […]