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! Whether you’re in your first year or 20th year of business, law firm owners are constantly seeking ways to grow their practice. At every step of the game, firm owners are trying to attract more clients, bigger Read More

Whether it’s due to the pandemic or the Great Resignation, businesses being understaffed is becoming a widespread issue. A lack of workers can be incredibly stressful for both you and your remaining employees, as it can cause all of you to feel burnt out, unmotivated, and resentful. If you’re facing this situation, here are three tips to follow to cope while you search for new employees.  1. MAINTAIN OPEN Read More

The market for legal services is dynamic and ever-changing, mainly due to shifting behaviors and technological advancements. As 2022 progresses, there are four practice areas in particular that have emerged. While the pandemic contributed to some of them, others are the result of social, technological, and environmental factors that have changed the way we invest, relax, and even conduct business. Practice Area Read More

We had our Marketing Makeover winner in the office last week and it was absolutely FANTASTIC. Even more unexpected, we walked away just as inspired as our winner!  Read More

Many businesses see the advantage of allowing employees to work from home. With so many people leaving their jobs rather than returning to full-time office work, offering remote options can prevent your firm from losing talent to the so-called "Great Resignation." It can also give you an edge when recruiting and increase overall job satisfaction, which means better work for clients. What isn’t so clear, however, Read More

No matter what stage you’re at in your career, you may occasionally wonder whether you want to open your own firm. Working for a larger practice gives you the advantage of an existing client base, a variety of new cases, and access to mentors, but if you’re the entrepreneurial type or just ready to benefit directly from years of experience, owning your own firm has some attractive benefits. Let’s take a closer look Read More

On any given day, there’s a lot going on at your firm. To keep chaos at bay, everyone needs to understand how things are done. This means knowing the answers to the following questions: What tasks are involved with a particular process, such as client intake or trial preparation?Who needs to do them?What are the best ways to get them done? By systemizing key processes at your firm, you develop the answers to Read More