5 Steps Law Firms Need to Take Right Away To Increase Profitability
Even as a law firm strives to achieve justice for its clients, it’s paramount to remain profitable. In any case, how can they meet...
Increase Profitability in a Law Firm by Improving Operations
In most law practices, a qualified professional can predict the costs associated with operating a firm relatively accurately. Most expenses are easily forecasted including...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 4
I spoke about voice dictation, you can dictate emails, you can dictate documents, voice is the way forward so start getting used to it. ...
Preparing Bills Clients Will Be Happy to Pay
Some say that the most important piece of paper that a lawyer sends to his client is the bill! Why? Yes, it is the...
Specialised, Niche Legal Services in Technology is a growing trend in Africa
The offering of niche legal services in the field of technology, telecommunication and media in Africa is firmly set to become a trend in...
Anatomy of law firm failures
Although this article was originally from legal management consultants Hildebrandt, it seems to have lost its link to the article on their site. This...
Why lawyers should be involved in the intake process with clients
During the initial client meeting, the lawyer gathers pertinent information for the case. How this is done will vary. Some lawyers provide the client...
The Impact of FICA Amendments on South African Accountable Institutions
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No 38 of 2001 (FICA) is a piece of legislation introduced in South Africa to combat money laundering and...
“No bucks, no Buck Rogers”
An experienced hand-at-law once told me that it was his experience over the years that when a lawyer's services are needed, almost anything will...
BYOD – Bring your own policy essential
Many employers are warming up to the benefits of allowing employees to use their own electronic devices in the workplace. Information Technology (IT) in...
So you want to change accounting systems?
There are a number of reasons law firms have for changing their accounting system. In some cases, it is justified, but in most cases...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 3
Another trend that we are seeing, and I started talking about this two years ago. Where I said in three to five years every...
