Features and Opinion – Page 3

  • Barry Wilkinson
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    Hero of our time

    2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

    In an increasingly competitive market, legal businesses need to find a way to stand out from the crowd. One option, especially for high street and full-service firms, is to aim to become a ‘local hero’ business. Barry Wilkinson explains

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    Ringing the changes

    2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

    In conversation with Elizabeth Noone, Christina Blacklaws reflects on her new role as deputy vice president of the Law Society, and discusses effective leadership and pressing issues for the profession

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    Five business development options that don’t involve networking

    2016-06-29T15:37:00Z

    A lawyer’s career hinges on their ability to win work. Douglas McPherson suggests five alternative options for those that don’t like formal networking

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    The PSC register: what legal practice managers need to know

    2016-06-29T15:28:00Z

    The requirement for a register of ‘persons with significant control’ came into force on 6 April 2016. Alison Matthews explains what you need to know

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    First things first

    2016-05-06T11:32:00Z

    A clear understanding of your firm’s brand – at its simplest, what it sells, to whom, and why – is an essential first step in ensuring you deploy your marketing resource effectively to win the business you want. Ben Kamble explains

  • Sally Azarmi
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    Running for my life

    2016-05-06T11:31:00Z

    Sally Azarmi began training for the London Marathon last year, despite never having run competitively before, and having a painful condition in one leg. And the training taught her more about running her law firm than she ever could have expected

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    Gunning for success

    2016-05-06T11:30:00Z

    With a distinguished career as a law firm partner behind him, Darryl Cooke co-founded a law firm, gunnercooke, on an innovative new model. He explains to Duncan Wood how the firm is challenging the way that legal services are delivered 

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    Piece of mind

    2016-05-06T11:26:00Z

    One simple technique can help lawyers with everything from stress to client care, time management to leadership: mindfulness. Martin Stepek, in conversation with Peter Nicholson, explains how it works, and how he has implemented it in his firm.

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    Silver service

    2016-05-06T11:22:00Z

    Clients are rarely able to judge you on how well you know the law, but they can judge you on how well you look after them: your opening hours, how your reception looks, the clarity of your communications. Kerry Underwood offers his tips for top-quality client service

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    Book review: LinkedIn for Lawyers – Developing a Profile to Grow Your Practice

    2016-04-14T14:05:00Z

    Can LinkedIn help lawyers improve their practice in an efficient and cost effective way, or is it a time-consuming luxury? Barry Wilkinson reviews LinkedIn for Lawyers - Developing a Profile to Grow Your Practice (by Emily Miller and Kirsten Hodgson) and offers his verdict

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    Growing your bottom line in 2016: Is LinkedIn worth YOUR time? Part 2

    2016-02-18T14:40:00Z

    In part 2 of their guide to using LinkedIn as a business tool, Emily Miller and Susan Kench explain how to build and engage with your network 

  • Sue Bramall
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    Conversion rate

    2016-02-10T10:28:00Z

    Do you know which of your firm’s business development activities translate into the most high quality enquiries? How well do you convert those enquiries into instructions? Sue Bramall provides a beginner’s guide to maximising conversion

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    Growing your bottom line in 2016: Is LinkedIn worth YOUR time? Part 1

    2015-12-07T14:20:00Z

    Emily Miller and Susan Kench explain how LinkedIn can help smaller law firms to generate and support the relationships that grow their client base

  • Fraser Hill
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    Landing the big fish

    2015-08-19T18:34:00Z

    Trying to win a big new client may seem like a no-brainer, but the bigger the client, the greater the risk. Fraser Hill explains how to decide when to go for that big pitch

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    Only connect

    2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Many law firms spend most of their online marketing budget on search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising. But Graham Jones advocates for a different approach, which could cost you nothing and generate far more business

  • David Gilroy
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    Who do you know?

    2015-05-14T15:56:00Z

    David Gilroy explains how effective client relationship management can help you keep and win clients, and how to get it right in practice

  • Sue Bramall
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    Your heart’s content

    2015-02-15T20:56:00Z

    Gone are the days when the extent of a law firm’s content was contributions to academic journals and books. Good quality articles and multimedia content are now an essential business development tool. Sue Bramall explains

  • David Yeoward
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    Easy does it

    2015-02-15T20:35:00Z

    Business development is a challenge for all law firms, but perhaps especially for the smaller firm. But, David Yeoward insists, it is not rocket science; just five simple steps will ensure you get it right for your business and your clients

  • Rachel Miller
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    Breaking news

    2014-11-11T00:00:00Z

    E-newsletters can help law firms to stay in touch with clients and prospects, and build relationships – but only if they’re done well. Rachel Miller explains how to get it right, and avoid some of the common pitfalls

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    Measure for measure

    2014-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Knowing which marketing activities work best is key to efficient business development for law firms. Sue Bramall explains how to plan for and measure your marketing for maximum impact