Henry Ford

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  Steve Jobs and Advisors: His Legacy and Ongoing Influence

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  October 6, 2011

  Most advisors don't use his computers, but more and more use his mobile devices. More important, his business and marketing genius, and his appreciation for the user of technology, has shaped the advisor's world.

• Venture Populist: The "First-Mover Advantage" Myth

  By Jeff Joseph  |  March 1, 2010

  The conventional wisdom of venture investing is populated with a myriad of musty and meaningless maxims that do little to develop due diligence deft. The...

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  It's All About Processes & Procedures

  By Mike Patton  |  May 1, 2009

  I have been spending a lot of time lately defining my various processes. What I am trying to do is create a scalable business...

• A Short History of the Bubble

  By Alexei Bayer  |  April 1, 2009

  In the 19th century, before liberalism became the unmentionable "L" word, it used to denote an economic ideology that was rather like Reaganomics. Defending...

• Fulfilling the SMA Promise

  By John Phoenix  |  July 7, 2008

  Based on recent media coverage and conversations with financial advisors around the country regarding separately managed accounts (SMAs), it's clear that the SMA players have done an excellent job mar

• How Will the Industry Transform Itself?

  By Staff Writer  |  June 1, 2008

  Here's a reality check for financial advisors. First, in 30 years there won't be anything called "financial services," let alone "financial advisors." Second, even though...

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  Henry Ford and the Need for Flexibility

  By Mike Patton  |  April 13, 2008

  In the early 1900's, Henry Ford said, "I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but...

• An Evolutionary Model of Change

  By Francois Gadenne  |  January 1, 2008

  Is there even one financial advisor in the U.S. who isn't aware of the increasingly intense focus placed on boomer retirement? Driven by demographics and...

• Good deeds are great for business

  By Staff Writer  |  July 1, 2006

  Ethics is a quality of the heart. It's something that grows within you but isn't seen easily from the outside. For that to happen, you...