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11 Feb 2016

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

3 Feb 2016

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

25 Jan 2016

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?

20 Jan 2016

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?

17 Dec 2015

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

4 Nov 2015

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

14 Oct 2015

Give and take

There's more to local community work and philanthropic projects than simply donating money. Time and expertise are equally valuable

2 Oct 2015

Pick 'n' mix services

As more and more clients elect to handle as much of their legal affairs as possible, professional advisers are likely to expose themselves to a greater degree of risk, warns Joanna Farrands