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A whole new world of money

Bitcoin is not simply a digital currency. The technology behind it has the potential to revolutionise private client affairs beyond recognition, explains James Brockhurst

Scent of war

The sniping between the Law Society and the SRA stinks of two professional bodies fighting for their own future, not the future of the profession

The rewards of advice

Working with clients who are embarking on a philanthropic venture has countless benefits that go far beyond the initial billing fees

Change, or become extinct

As private client advisers struggle to successfully marry law firm growth with increasingly demanding customer service levels, Jon Whittle asks if the two are mutually exclusive

What are you actually known for?

If you can't clearly articulate exactly what you do and how you can benefit prospective clients, why on earth should they instruct you?

Tick, tock

New Year's resolutions are wildly ambitious at the best of times but surely greater efficiency and a smarter way of working is within reach?

Cool as a cucumber

Stress can be a powerful catalyst that drives you to achieve more, but you have to manage it properly to stop it from crippling you

Say what you mean to say

You don't need a snazzy brochure or an arsenal of advertising material to sell your services. You just need to be clear about who you are what you're offering