Summer holidays for solicitors – should they be allowed?
Summer holidays for solicitors sounds like a great idea. Or does it? Of course, everyone deserves a holiday – especially a hard-working solicitor. However much you look forward to holidays,...
Category: Managing a Law Firm
New business for law firms: 30 rainmaking tips and tricks
Bringing in new business for law firms can be difficult at times. Some solicitors seem to have the knack. Others are not so sure-footed when it comes to bringing home...
Which are the best social media platforms for solicitors?
There is no doubt that social media has become an important marketing and communication tool for most businesses. But which are the best social media platforms for solicitors? You may...
Cloud computing for solicitors: does it really save you money?
Cloud computing for solicitors’ practices is a much talked about subject at the moment. But is it just about saving money? Granted, cost savings affect the bottom line positively. However, you...
LawWare celebrates 20 years
LawWare, the long-established provider of practice management software has reached yet another milestone in its history. Mike O’Donnell interviews Warren Wander, MD and founder of the company, as LawWare celebrates 20...
HMRC approves LawWare for Making Tax Digital
HMRC approves LawWare for Making Tax Digital Following a recent development program, HMRC has approved LawWare for Making Tax Digital. The news comes after a concerted effort by LawWare’s Development Team,...
Law firms and mental health: will 2019 be the breakthrough year?
Law firms and mental health is not a phrase you hear too often. It looks like all that is about to change. This particular cause célèbre is one which is...
Facebook marketing for law firms – how to get it right.
In previous articles I took a look at the use of social media for small firms and advice on its use from the regulators. So, why focus in on Facebook marketing for law firms in...
Brexit and employment rights for law firms: what could a no deal mean?
Whichever form of Brexit we end up with, it will certainly impact upon how law firms handle employment rights. Whether you’re an adamant Remainer or a dyed-in-the-wool Brexiteer, there’s bound...
Making Tax Digital for law firms: what does it mean for you?
Now that the dust has settled on GDPR, the next major challenge to face the legal profession is HMRC’s latest brainchild. Making Tax Digital for law firms and other businesses comes...
Law firm management #2: how to make your law firm more profitable
Doubtless you will have come across consultants and accountants offering new ideas on how to make your law firm more profitable. There is no silver bullet, just solid business planning...
Law firm management #1: how to manage law firm costs and performance
In this, the first of a series of two articles covering legal business management fundamentals we shall take a look at how to manage law firm costs and performance. As...
What are the challenges facing your law firm in the coming years?
Whether you are in the top 100 or a small high street practice, the challenges facing your law firm in the near future are many. No matter what the industry,...
Law firm marketing: strategy led or tactics based?
Every time I am asked for guidance on law firm marketing, the questions are the same. It’s the usual suspects: How can I generate more leads from my website? How...
Practice Management Software: when is the right time for a change?
We all recognise the fact that software dates quite quickly. Practice management software is no different. It is often easier to hang on to your existing software because your staff...
