4 Things They Don’t Teach in Law School—But Should
A question for you lawyers: How many of you felt like law school didn’t properly prepare you for actually being an attorney? (Hands up everywhere.) Law school is great for
A question for you lawyers: How many of you felt like law school didn’t properly prepare you for actually being an attorney? (Hands up everywhere.) Law school is great for
Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. —Mattie Stepanek Success never happens in a vacuum. If your law firm is going to succeed,
Provocative thought of the day: You’ve got some clients you don’t need. It’s okay to say goodbye to them. In fact, it very well may be necessary to your success.
If your spouse or another close family member plays an integral role in running your law firm with you—whether as a fellow attorney, a business manager or in another important
For many people, running a small business also means running a family business—and this includes attorneys who start firms. Perhaps your spouse or brother also happen to be a lawyer,
A friend of mine said running a start-up is like chewing glass and staring into the abyss. After a while, you stop staring, but the glass chewing never ends. —Elon
When the value of the crypto-currency Bitcoin went up 1000 percent last year—peaking last November at $20,000—a lot of people kicked themselves for not buying in sooner. The following month,
Money is one of the rewards you get for adding value to the lives of others. —Paul McKenna You build a successful law firm by adding value to your
On December 14, 2017, in the face of loud opposition, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal the 2015 Open Internet Order (also known as “net neutrality”), opening the door
No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind. -Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich Eighty years
Let’s take an informal poll: How many readers dread the idea of making New Year’s resolutions? (Hands go up all over the Internet.) Why do you suppose that something intended
When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in. —Kristin Armstrong As you continue to take a look back at
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. —Bill Gates Mistakes are never fun to experience—and even less fun to revisit. However, the most successful people in
For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. —T.S. Eliot To
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. —Benjamin Franklin We previously discussed practical solutions to help you deal with late-paying or non-paying clients. Now, let’s discuss
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and, as a growing law firm, your primary source of cash is obviously your clientele. When clients start paying late (or worse,
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of continuing to engage your email leads indefinitely, until they die, buy or unsubscribe. I’d like to elaborate on this concept
When you’re evaluating your law firm practices to see what’s working, what isn’t working and what needs to be tweaked… your best source of intel ironically won’t be your current
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