It’s no secret that small businesses have a high failure rate. According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in five go under within the first year. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber wrote The E-Myth in 1985 to shed light on why this happens. The E-Myth Revisited is an updated and revised edition that applies modern insights to the challenges faced by small Read More
076 – Providing the Best Customer Service with Marlene Cosain
You know customer service is important, but what are you really doing to stand out? This week we're joined by Marlene Cosain from Abby Connect to talk about the ways you can go above and beyond. Learn more at www.abby.com Read More
How to Find Your Niche
We've been saying it for years now, but in case you haven't heard it yet—people want to work with the expert. If you run a "general practice," then you are NOT an expert. It also means that you're spending time doing things you don't particularly enjoy doing just to keep business coming through the door. However, if you're reading this article, we're going to assume that it means you're ready to drop the dead Read More
3 Big Benefits of Documenting Your Systems – LFMM 428
This week, we're talking about the importance of documenting your internal systems and processes. Do YOU have a manual in place? Read More
074 – Integrating a Subscription Model for Your Firm with Attorney Mathew Kerbis
Can law firms have a subscription model like Netflix? Attorney Mathew Kerbis believes it can be done, and he is setting out on a mission to prove it! Learn all about how you can make it possible in your firm. To learn more, check out Mathew's podcast, Law Subscribed, wherever you consume podcasts! Read More
Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business
Most business owners are passionate about what they do and relish the opportunity to build a successful company. While there’s no shortage of programs, grants, and online guidance available to help smaller enterprises get off the ground, you may find that you run into difficulties keeping it on the road to success. Passion is great, but you need processes too. Turning a business idea into a well-functioning Read More
The Secret to Winning Repeat Business
This article was provided by Shaun Buck and our friends at Newsletter Pro, an industry leader in print newsletters for small businesses. Their goal is to help businesses grow to their full potential with marketing strategies that seek to strengthen relationships with their prospects and customers. Click here to learn more. Here’s a hot take: Starting a case with a new client is like going on a first date. The Read More
How Managed Services Can Make Your Firm More Efficient
When you run a small firm, you may find that you spend only part of your time doing the actual work you spent so many years in school learning to do. The rest of your day is probably consumed by tasks that have little or nothing to do with your degree, such as office administration, bookkeeping, and marketing. If you’re not yet in a position to hire someone to handle these duties in-house, there are other ways to Read More
071 – Mitigating Your Compliance Risk with Natalia Gindler Corsini
You obviously want to run your firm the right way, but are you really taking every precaution to make sure you're staying compliant with all of the various rules and regulations you're expected to follow? In many cases with small firms, the answer is likely no. This week, we're joined by compliance expert Natalia Gindler Corsini from Prae Venire to talk about several blind spots you may not have considered. If Read More
How to Tame the Email Monster
This article was submitted by our friends at Get Staffed Up, a staffing company that provides virtual assistants to law firms and other small businesses to help you free up valuable time and get more done! What's the one thing all entrepreneurs can agree on? Emails are a nightmare! If we let ourselves, we could spend all day on emails only to not really get anything done. But the good news is there is a better Read More
