Allan Janssen

Allan has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, writing for daily newspapers, consumer magazines and trade publications both in Canada and abroad. He has been with Newcom’s financial team since 2020. Email him at allan@newcom.ca.

Your Business

Putting your best foot forward on social media

Perfect the art of introducing yourself and your services online with these tips

By Allan Janssen |August 9, 2024

4 min read

Your Business

Putting family dynamics to work

How to establish conditions for success when working with family members

By Allan Janssen |July 25, 2024

6 min read

Your Business

Tips for working with millennial clients

In their prime earning years, millennials need personalized financial advice

By Allan Janssen |June 26, 2024

4 min read

Technology

Ready on camera one?

In an increasingly online world, present yourself on video like a pro

By Allan Janssen |June 3, 2024

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Wedding bells — or alarm bells?

What to do when you suspect an elderly client is being manipulated in a late-life relationship

By Allan Janssen |May 27, 2024

4 min read

Your Business

How to determine if it’s time to staff up

The ideal team size is different for every business, but clues are everywhere

By Allan Janssen |May 1, 2024

4 min read

Your Business

When clients ignore your out-of-office message

Many advisors leave detailed out-of-office instructions for their clients. That’s not to say clients are following them

By Allan Janssen |March 15, 2024

4 min read

Your Business

How to handle clients’ sticker shock

If clients balk when they get a bill for financial planning, these methods can help overcome their objections

By Allan Janssen |March 12, 2024

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Pro bono work can pay off long term

The time commitment varies but does not have to be onerous

By Allan Janssen |February 26, 2024

4 min read

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