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January / February 2011 | SOLO AND SMALL FIRM SPECIAL ISSUE
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Using Technology to Improve Client Service: From the Simple to the SublimeToday’s clients are accustomed to going online to shop, pay their bills, book hotels and flights, search for information and, well, just about everything else. Here are practical ways to put the same technologies to work in your office so that you can offer clients similar conveniences.
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Five Big Trends Shaping Small Practices
Solo and small firms are often, and always potentially, the laboratories of law practice innovation. From new ways of collaborating to increasing mobility, here’s one practice management advisor’s take on the trends.
Cultivating a Positive Work Environment
How can small firms compete with big firms when it comes to attracting and retaining quality staff? Here are some ideas for how to get the most out of a limited HR budget.
Managing Your Client Trust Account: Where the Buck Stops
Amid the daily mania of the typical small firm lawyer’s work life, various to-dos can fall by the wayside—but if managing a client trust account falls among them, big trouble can result. Follow this checklist to better manage your trust account.
Do-It-Yourself Marketing: Tips for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers
A solo lawyer shares the boot-strapping marketing steps she used to build business in the critical first year. From digital strategies to more traditional marketing channels, there are lessons for lawyers in firms of all sizes.
Mastering the Three Dreaded Networking Moments
Anxiety about networking events usually comes down to these moments: walking up to a stranger, introducing yourself and forcing yourself to make small talk. Use these tactics to overcome the dread and get more out of events.
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