New Year, new start?
As 2022 approaches rapidly, you may be thinking about a brighter future by starting your own law firm. Whether you are thinking of going solo or teaming up with colleagues,...
Category: Legal Business Development
Law firm client retention: give ’em enough rope…
Law firm client retention can be a thorny issue. Now, more than at any other time, holding on to key clients and marketing new services to them is vitally important....
Legal case management software: a no-nonsense guide
The market for legal case management software is overcrowded. So, how do you to know which supplier is right for you? How do you differentiate between the, ahem… “nonsense” and the no-nonsense...
Artificial intelligence and law firms – what does it all mean?
Artificial intelligence and law firms is certainly a phrase batted around frequently nowadays. Yet, does anyone really know what it means? I took a look at this question a couple of years...
Email marketing for law firms: 12 handy hints and tips
Is email marketing for law firms all it’s cracked up to be? The problem with cold call email is that, from the recipients’ points of view, it’s instantly disposable. How...
More clients for your law firm – or just better ones?
o you really need more clients for your law firm? Throughout my career I’ve worked with many legal practices and the answer I hear from most is “yes”. Let’s turn...
Choosing a law firm – does trust win out over cost?
Clients choosing a law firm may take several factors into account. It may just be a simple case of affordability. Recommendations from family, friends and colleagues all play a part....
SEO for legal websites – does Google know you exist?
SEO for legal websites (Search Engine Optimisation) is an ongoing job. Google and Bing keep moving the goalposts and that means you have to move with them. Moreover, if you...
How do you deal with difficult legal clients? 10 hints and tips
Difficult legal clients can become the bane of your life. Let’s be honest, few of us march headlong into confrontational situations with great relish. So, why should you do that...
Law firm billing: 10 tips for improving your billing efficiency
Law firm billing is a subject of much debate. Many small firms regard billing as a means to an end. Then they wonder why they struggle to get paid. There...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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