All In Business blog articles – Page 4
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The high street’s alive and well
The British high street is not dead – many are confident, thriving places. That must mean there’s a future for the high street solicitor.
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Diversity data and small firms
I agree with efforts to boost inclusion in the law. But do they work for small firms?
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PII renewal: scattergun or ‘sniper’?
There must be a simpler way of completing the indemnity renewal process.
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Rule of folklore
Lawyers treat one financial target as holy writ. But where did it originate?
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Securing your site against fraudsters
Firms that actively manage their online presence will stand a better chance of spotting malicious attacks.
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The only way is ethics
How can the practice of mindfulness help lawyers in their day-to-day work?
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Competition and Markets Authority – one year on
What has the body responsible for enforcing UK competition law achieved in the year since it was established?
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Getting your message across
Firms can succeed in the current climate. All they need is a clear selling point – one that is communicated effectively.
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Friday-afternoon syndrome
I’m not in a good mood on Friday afternoons – please don’t call me with sales pitches and concerns about aliens.
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Lawyers on TV – the jury’s out
What have we learnt from the Beeb’s winter dramas featuring the legal profession?
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The road less travelled
Law firms are too easily discouraged from breaking free from the crowd when it comes to marketing.
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Start planning 2016’s budget cuts
Think about planning for next year now. Otherwise the cuts could feel more brutal than necessary.
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The legal year ahead
Alternative business structures? Mergers? Professional indemnity insurance? What will be the hot topics in 2015?
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Lawyers at Christmas
Lawyers put off organising the Christmas party until the last minute. A hint: don’t let the youngsters do it.
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Tinker, tailor, soldier... solicitor
Students can benefit from a carefully planned career path. But what advice is given to them about their studies?
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Innovation – taking colleagues with you
How do you keep the lifeblood of our profession engaged when you are constantly asking them to challenge the way they have done things for many years?
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Technology innovation – not alien
Lawyers often view advances as a threat to some imagined creative utopia. But they should embrace IT to survive.
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Reinvent yourselves to maintain justice
Two years of reforms have created a perfect storm. Take advantage of it.
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Sticking to it
New initiatives that do not produce instant results are dismissed by lawyers. More patience and persistence are required.