All In Business blog articles – Page 4
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OpinionFinancial reporting changes affecting law firms
New accounting requirements could mean law firms ultimately find it more difficult to borrow money.
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OpinionExclusive possession in the sharing economy?
How can property law be updated so that it is relevant in a world that is becoming ‘shared’?
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OpinionAs easy as falling off a ladder…
Fewer people in the profession seem willing to climb career ladders.
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OpinionThe 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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OpinionDiversity 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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OpinionPII renewal: scattergun or ‘sniper’?
There must be a simpler way of completing the indemnity renewal process.
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OpinionRule of folklore
Lawyers treat one financial target as holy writ. But where did it originate?
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OpinionSecuring your site against fraudsters
Firms that actively manage their online presence will stand a better chance of spotting malicious attacks.
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OpinionThe only way is ethics
How can the practice of mindfulness help lawyers in their day-to-day work?
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OpinionCompetition 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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OpinionGetting 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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OpinionFriday-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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OpinionLawyers on TV – the jury’s out
What have we learnt from the Beeb’s winter dramas featuring the legal profession?
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OpinionThe road less travelled
Law firms are too easily discouraged from breaking free from the crowd when it comes to marketing.
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OpinionStart 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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OpinionThe legal year ahead
Alternative business structures? Mergers? Professional indemnity insurance? What will be the hot topics in 2015?
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OpinionLawyers 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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OpinionTinker, 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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OpinionInnovation – 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?