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Balanced Budget: 3 Tools to Help You Manage Your Finances

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  Budgeting is not easy.     Neither is managing a law firm.     Yet, both are integral to maintaining a successful legal business with a healthy bottom line.  If you ever find yourself struggling with budgets and management, Select Court Reporters has some good news for you: we did the research and found […]

Right On Time: 5 Tools to Help You Manage Your Billing

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    For every lawyer, timekeeping is precious.   It is paramount.   It is vital.   It’s your basic bread and butter.   Without a reliable timekeeping system, lawyers and legal staff cannot accurately keep track of what they are doing for a particular client, which greatly impacts their ability to properly bill that […]

Let Loose This Summer!

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      Attorneys work hard.     This is an incontrovertible truth.     If you happen to be one of those hardworking attorneys, it’s important that you take time to play hard as well. Striking balance between work and play can be difficult. It takes courage and a willingness to say “no” when […]

Keep Your Firm Top of Mind

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  Having a legal newsletter is a great way to keep your firm top of mind.   To be “top of mind” means that you and your firm remain fresh in your clients’ minds.  This is a good place to be, especially if a matter arises and your clients find they need legal assistance.  After […]

Client-Based Marketing and Why Law Firms Should Do It

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      Marketing in the legal field is no longer limited to print ads, television commercials, and radio spots. The process extends far beyond the stereotypical advertising gimmick, into the realm of daily work life. Marketing should be a part of every firm’s regular routine. Promoting the firm is vital to maintaining current clients, […]

Reflecting on Your Firm or Business Losses Can Turn Them Into Wins…

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  As you embark on 2018, it’s important to look back and reflect on the past year to see what you have learned, what has worked for you and your business, and perhaps more importantly, what has not. Outlining your successes and your failures can be a very rewarding experience. It can contribute to growth and help you […]