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Click on a post to view the whole item...Lawyers Seek More Work-Life Balance; Firms Accommodate Them
Recruiting talent involves marketing so here is a novel idea for law firms who are interested in attracting a diverse team...
Click to Read...Whither Employment Lawyers in 2035? Who's Who Legal
What does the future hold for employment lawyers? "Lawyers provide information as well as advice, but they will not be able to compete with specialised information providers and will work more and more in partnership with them."
Click to Read...Law and Legal Affairs: It's time firms get tweeting...
These UK lawyers say Tweeting is bringing in business and they are surprised how many firms are missing the opportunity ~ after all Twitter is ideal for building relationships!
Click to Read...Is your law firm 'blah blah beige' or 'problem-solving purple?
Law firms find it difficult to differentiate themselves from their competition and often resort to statements about the length of time they have been established, or the quality services they deliver while some use obscure soundbites such as “We won’t tell you how to run your business”...
Ten Myths about Marketing Legal Services
Specifically written for lawyers this article by Bruce W Marcus hits the nail on the head. He also explains the reasoning behind his arguments which is comforting for us lawyers!
Click to Read...10 Things I Think I Have Learned About Social Media
A guest blog by Derek Rodgers, Partner at Gardner Leader LLP, Newbury. "I have recently started blogging and twittering as part of the business development strategy for my firm (which is a solicitors’ practice in Newbury). After doing it for a few weeks now, what – if anything – have I learned?
Confessions of an Ambitious Employment Lawyer
Not so long ago an ambitious employment lawyer set out on a journey to find the key to personal success and riches. He made a life changing discovery on this journey...
Click to Read...Lawyers Should Post Videos on YouTube
Get your client testimonials on You Tube if you want to leverage them as a PR tool ~ More at this link. Sounds like a good idea but caution should be exercised before hamming it up too much!
Click to Read...Lawyers Finding Their Niche
Fancy becoming a wine law expert? Here is an inspiring article demonstrating how lawyers can turn a hobby into a niche market...
Click to Read...Working the Room, a Business Networking Technique to Generate More Leads
Working the Room, a business networking technique to generate more leads. A colleague of mine used these techniques expounded by networking guru, Will Kintish.
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I recently spoke with Lara King of BBC Radio Humberside on the subject of Employment Law. Click on the Play button, above, to hear the interview.