"Uncertain times" is perhaps an understatement to describe what’s going on in the world right now. It’s hard to keep up with the daily (or even hourly) changes to the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting impact on the economy. It’s even harder to keep up with contingency planning for your own business or firm – what ...
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If you’ve been in practice for a while – or even if you’ve only recently started – you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting harder and harder to attract and convert the right kinds of clients. It’s a complaint I hear all the time from lawyers who are looking for ways to improve the quality and quantity of their ...
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Here’s the thing about socks – you can buy a specific size (mine’s size 7), or you can get ‘one size fits all’. Have you honestly ever had a ‘one size fits all’ sock that was as good a fit as one in your specific size? I’d say that ‘one size fits all’ usually means ‘one size fits no-one very well’. You know what I ...
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I'm often asked by the owners of legal or other professional practices "Should I describe myself as a general practice or should I say I'm a specialist?" Many professionals have heard that it's easier to get clients if you're a specialist. But they're worried that if they say they're a specialist in one type of ...
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 This week cyclist Robert Hazeldean was told he faces a £100,000 legal bill after crashing into a pedestrian whom the judge described as a ‘phone zombie’ for using her phone whilst crossing the road. Mr Hazeldean’s unfortunate story could be your opportunity to help more of your ideal clients understand the ...
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