LawBiz® Legal Pad: Successful Law Firms Are All Alike (Part I)
In the first of this 2-part segment, Ed discusses 5 of 10 characteristics common to all successful law firms.
View page
In the first of this 2-part segment, Ed discusses 5 of 10 characteristics common to all successful law firms.
Ed discusses why a law firm needs a business plan.
Are you billing appropriately? This week, Ed will offer handy tips that will help you collect what you billed to make sure that you’re getting paid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc9nyKptAWQ?rel=0
Lawyers’ days are just as long as everyone else’s but the amount of work can be exponentially greater. Today’s clip offers some time management tips so that you can accomplish more in less time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyTvSw8P2Fs?rel=0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB2aXkziABg?rel=0
Factors to Consider When Marketing You Firm:
-Have a Marketing Plan
-Consider the commonality between you and prospective clients.
-Play the Numbers Game
-The more people you can get in front of; the better the chance of someone engaging you.
-Build a quality referral sources
-Understand that people learn differently
-Connect with other professions who share your market
Today Ed talks about a basic sales mantra: "Meet People! Meet People! Meet People!" He shares how Five Cards and Three Feet can help do this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezBESPS925E?rel=0
Pop Quiz! When do you get rid of client documents? A) As soon as the case is over B) 2 years after case is closed C) Never. Watch this week’s clip to hear Ed’s answer…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we-3ZymZEEo?rel=0
As Ed continues "On the Road!" he explores ways attorneys can relate the cost of their services to clients, who might be demanding a reduction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L89B7UbvMQ?rel=0
The real reason that clients refer their law firms is because they are satisfied with the service they receive. Good client service is responsible for about 46+% of all referrals.