Tag: business-support

Case Study: When “Building Your Own Book” Isn’t What It Seems

This case study is drawn from multiple adviser experiences. Details have been anonymised, but the structure and outcomes are real. The starting point: an attractive opportunity An adviser joins a well-known advice practice operating within a large network. They are offered a Business Support Package (BSP), described verbally as: help getting started, an investment in … Continue reading Case Study: When “Building Your Own Book” Isn’t What It Seems →

The BSP Trap: What SJP Advisers Are Rarely Told — and How to Get Free If You’re Already In

Business Support Packages (BSPs) are often presented as a helping hand. A bridge.A vote of confidence.A way to “get established quickly”. For many advisers entering or operating within large networks such as St James’s Place, BSPs can feel like the only viable route forward. But what looks like support on the way in can feel … Continue reading The BSP Trap: What SJP Advisers Are Rarely Told — and How to Get Free If You’re Already In →