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10 Mistakes Lawyers Make When Growing Their Practices
Since law schools don’t teach lawyers how to build a practice, many lawyers have built their practices by learning the basics on their own. Often however their practice reaches a plateau and they are not able to grow their revenue. The following is a list of common mistakes these lawyers make. Even one of these mistakes will interfere with the success and growth of a practice.
How To Insure Job Security
The attorneys I coach have one common problem. They don’t have enough hours in the day to do everything they need to do. Most are working long hours and that "To do" list keeps growing not shrinking. So it is no wonder that when I suggest that they find time to market their practice they think I am just plain daffy!

The Dreaded Elevator Speech – Important for Job Seekers and Attorneys
Life today is hectic and so is business. Everyone is in search of ways to make quick decisions on minimum information. Whether you have a business, work in a business or are looking for work you need to have a quick way to introduce yourself and grab someone’s attention. Hence – the elevator speech or the 30 second introduction.
The Cost of Being a Perfectionist or a Workaholic for Attorneys
Are you a perfectionist or a workaholic? Many law firms and other businesses encourage this. Lawyers and other professionals often brag about it. What is it costing the business and the individual.
The Difference Between Consultative Selling and Consultants
It's not new, it's been around since the 1960's, but it has since been formalized, complicated, examined, defined, refined, simplified and criticized.

Home Business Internet Marketing & A Great Succes Coach
Home business internet marketing success coaches can be the difference between the 97% who don't make it and the 3% who live abundant lifestyles. Which side are you on? Read the article to learn more.
10 Ways for Managers to Prepare for Interviewing a Job Candidate
Many business owners start interviewing people for a job without clearly understanding what kind of person would best fit into the organization. Hiring is done out of urgent need. Good hiring decisions are made with planning. Here are some ways to prepare before you start to interview.

The Costliest PR Mistake
When you hire a PR firm, do yourself a favor, let them do their job.  Don’t proceed to tell them how to run the campaign or to completely ignore the firm’s recommendations.  This isn’t uncommon and is often the reason that PR campaigns falter.  It’s not unlike hiring a doctor, doing your own diagnosing, self-prescribing – and then complaining about your medical treatment.  PR can brand your company, take you to the next level, grow your business and establish you as an expert in your field.  But, as with so much in life, for it to work, you sometimes have to get out of your own way. 

Top 5 Reasons To Develop An Employee Handbook
Do I really need an employee handbook? This question comes up so many times, especially from small business owners, and the answer is YES! But the reasons may not be what you think.
Ten Tips for Being a Productive Team Member for Attorneys
You have probably been asked to serve on a committee or team. When possible it is important to choose those teams wisely. (There are times when your manager appoints you to a team and you are not given a choice.) Being a team player can give you visibility and credibility but if you choose the wrong team or work with a less than productive group you will lose the benefits. How do you decide which committee to serve on and then how do you make sure that team is very successful? Here are some ideas to help you.
Debt Settlement and the facts of associated Income Taxes
Discusses the consequences of of taxes when debt is being forgiven. Explains the insolvency factor that permits most debtors to exclude canceled debts from income.
Jim Collins Fortune Interview Translated for the Sales Force
Jim Collins was interviewed in the February 2 issue of Fortune. He was asked this question: "Right now, it seems as if people are panicking - or are paralyzed about decisions."
Education Based Marketing & Writing Are Natural Partners to Increase Sales
Education based marketing is all about educating your customer first and allowing him or her to pull you into the sales process. This is a 180 degree different approach than sales based marketing where the focus is on the sale and you. Read how you can leverage this new, but actually old approach through the strategy of writing to realize your goal to increase sales.
Don't Try to be Everything to Everyone . . .
Being a specialist not only attracts your ideal client, it actually attracts people from other walks of life, as well.
Stop Giving It Away!! Don’t be afraid to get paid for your services
Here it is. The 100% Guaranteed technique to never having the customer say or think “NO” when you are asking for the sale:
Use What You Got
When my clients tell me what they don’t have I tell them how I “Used What I Got” to become very successful in the appliance business.
Film Production: Working with Unions
Unions were created to protect workers from unfair wages and poor working conditions. If a producer wants to use any union labor, then that producer will have to become a signatory to the appropriate union contract. This does not necessarily mean that the production must hire only union labor, nor does it mean that the production will need a big budget. Some unions, such as the Screen Actors Guild (”SAG”) offer various contract options for small and medium budget films.

Personal Branding: How to Market and Position Yourself
The problem is that most people bungle their best opportunity to position themselves in their client's mind by using their title or occupation to answer the “What do you do?” question. Depending on the type of business you are in, each time that question is asked, it could be worth thousands of dollars. When you position yourself by title or occupation, you put yourself into a box that at least half the people you meet, will never care to open.
Use a Franchise Attorney When Investing In a Franchise!
Why would you use an attorney that is a family member, or family friend....
Do-it-Yourself Patents
As an entrepreneur, you're always looking to save time and money. This article discusses some of the pros and cons of applying for a patent yourself using the latest books and software out there.
Are Employment Policies or Handbooks Really Necessary?
Among my clients and many other businesses the question often arises: Do we need written employment policies or employee handbooks or manuals? The following is what I usually advise and why.
What is a Business Broker?
A business broker is an intermediary between a buyer and a seller of a business. In most cases a business broker represents the seller in the sale of a business. It is the business brokers' responsibility to find qualified buyers for their clients.
Delegation Letting Go to Move Ahead
If you are a manager that spends too much time dealing with administrative matters, you're in the majority. Perhaps you do this out of a feeling employees can't or won't make good decisions in your absence. These common problems are key symptoms of the need for delegation. Here's how.
So You Think You Dont Need a Lawyer DUH
Okay, so you've been injured either at work or at the hands of someone other than yourself. The media and the corporate world tells you that you're greedy if you get a lawyer to represent you in order to get MONEY!!!

Federal Trademark Application Timeline, Intent to Use Application
A detailed timeline for a Federal trademark application for those applicants that are not currently using their marks.

Federal Trademark Application Timeline, In Use Application
A detailed timeline for a Federal trademark application for those applicants that are currently using the mark in at least 2 states or between the US & another country.

Other attorneys Related Articles

How To Insure Job Security
The attorneys I coach have one common problem. They don’t have enough hours in the day to do everything they need to do. Most are working long hours and that "To do" list keeps growing not shrinking. So it is no wonder that when I suggest that they find time to market their practice they think I am just plain daffy!

Counterpoint: Patents and Defensibility
Three of my buddies who are patent attorneys disagreed with my diatribe against patents as a key component of a startup’s defensibility. Being the open-minded Guy that I am, I offered to publish their counterpoint so that you can obtain a broader perspective of intellectual property issues for startups.
Buyer Beware: Common Mistakes Failed Franchisees Make
As you conduct more and more research into buying a business franchise, you will learn the importance of preliminary research, relying on experts (accountants, attorneys, etc.) and even the value of having an exit strategy from the very beginning. Still, just as there are common traits shared by successful franchisees, there are also common mistakes that can cause perfectly good concepts to go under.

All about Business Bankers - What can a Business Banker do for you and your business
Like most other business professionals and consultants, Business Bankers want their clients to be successful. But unlike attorneys and CPAs, banks help out financially through lending. While Attorneys watch out to make sure you don't cross the line, and CPA’s are tax driven, banks are more profit driven. A good banker cares about your business and is willing to help you become profitable. In many ways, a business banker is your business partner. And unlike your CPA or attorney, a Business Banker NEEDS you to be successful and profitable. They have "skin in your game" In addition to providing funding, they can also provide expertise to ensure that your business is successful. A business banker can even provide a network to grow your sales and maximize your business profits.
Legal Marketing: Track social media for your law firm
Want to know what law topic is being tweeted about? Want to know if your law firm’s tweets are creating any buzz? Curious what others are saying about your law firm and attorneys? It’s easy to find out by tracking your activity and response rates.
Is Your Law Firm Drowning In Administrative Tasks? How Legal Software Can Help
Law schools teach law, not how to run a law firm. But attorneys can get help with the day-to-day tasks from specialized law practice software and legal software that offers features that generic business applications don't.
Hey Attorneys! Let Your Funky Side Fly!
We all know that attorneys don’t always have the best reputation, dare I say branding, in the market. But I argue that attorneys are some of the most creative people around, so embrace your inner right-brained self and let your funky side fly!
Are You A Busy Attorney? Using Law Firm Software Can Improve Your Work/Life Balance
Law firm software allows attorneys to accomplish more by spending less time at work. Active schedule management through law practice management software creates coordinated teams, efficient workloads and improves an attorney's work/life balance.
Attorneys using Facebook to serve legal papers
Attorneys in other parts of the world are starting to serve legal documents via social media sites like Facebook, and it’s expected to cross the pond to the U.S. soon.

LinkedIn Marketing Tips For Law Firms - How Lawyers Can Attract and Retain More Clients Using LinkedIn
Ten different opportunities attorneys should take advantage of; to attract and retain more clients using LinkedIn...

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