All Leadership and Management articles – Page 35
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FeatureTips for effective file management and minimising risk exposure
Mark Carver provides his top tips for managing client files and minimising risk exposure
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FeatureA tangled web
It has been said that there are two types of firms: those that know they have been attacked by cybercriminals, and those that don’t yet know. Francis Dingwall looks at how to prevent attacks, and how to mitigate them when they do happen.
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FeatureLanding the big fish
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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FeatureAt the coal face
In the second of a new series on setting up a new firm, Steven Petty looks at the practicalities of implementing a strategic plan
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Under orders
Paul Bennett explains how law firms should respond to a production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
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FeatureOff and running
In the third of our series on outsourcing for law firms, Kerry Underwood considers the benefits of offshoring legal work, and outlines his firm’s approach
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FeatureAn offer they can’t refuse
Jillian Thomas explains how working with financial planners to offer clients a one-stop-shop for financial and legal advice can build customer loyalty, and help you stand out from the competition
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FeatureTech breakthrough
Peter Wright, director of DigitalLawUK, talks to Diana Bentley about setting up his niche firm
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FeatureWeights and measures
Key performance indicators are an essential tool to help you understand how your business is performing, and make improvements to everything from profits to client care. Bernard Marr provides a practical guide – and outlines some of the common pitfalls
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FeatureForward march
New Section committee member Jonathan Beck offers his take-home messages from this year’s Law Management Section Annual Conference
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OpinionMembers first
Robert Banner looks back at the Section’s annual conference, and provides an update on the Section committee, business planning and the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2016
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FeatureOnly connect
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
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FeatureBench press
Our 2016 Financial Benchmarking Survey is now open for contributions. We asked a law firm partner and a legal consultant why and how they use the survey to support their work
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FeatureLook before you leap
Law firm partners are increasingly likely to embark on a second career once retirement looms, but the transition can be daunting for both the individual and the firm. Ava Madon looks at the phenomenon, and how to manage it in practice
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FeatureOn auto-pilot?
Pensions auto-enrolment has been in force for over three years, but the implementation date for many smaller firms is this October. Are you ready? Zoe Bodycote provides a beginner’s guide to the scheme and the steps you need to take
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FeatureHow can a law firm spread the cost of shareholder exit tax efficiently?
Andy Poole and Nigel Holmes provide an overview of a common issue with the limited company structure and how to overcome it
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News
The best of the web - June 2015
This month’s round-up of the best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on what SMEs can expect from the new government, how to identify whether a consultant is genuinely self-employed, and how to meet the challenge of the ‘always-on’ consumer.