Legal CRM (client relationship management) software is a valuable tool for growing your practice. Law firms of all sizes—especially small and medium-sized firms—can use these tools to move clients through the intake process more quickly, improve client communication (and, by extension, client satisfaction), and better invest their marketing spend. But there are an abundance of CRM options, with an almost … Read More
Your Firm Website as Part of Your Practice Management System
In today’s tech era, your law firm’s website is more than just a digital billboard for your practice—it’s your very identity online. In fact, you could say you ARE your website. So why settle for a mere online presence when your website can be a powerhouse tool that seamlessly melds with every aspect of your practice? From lead generation to … Read More
Is Surcharging Right For Your Law Firm?
Should your law firm pass the baton of credit card processing fees to your clients, or bear the burden itself? This question gets at the heart of surcharging decisions faced by law firms that are considering whether to offer digital payments. While allowing clients to pay by credit card can help improve payment rates, the accompanying service charges can take … Read More
Navigating Law Firm Growth Through the Four Forces of Scaling
This blog post was contributed by Trevor McCandless, CPA, MTax, Fusion CPA. Watch our webinar with Trevor to learn more. Growing a law firm quickly isn’t easy, but if you’re ready to expand and want to do so as fast as possible, you’ll need to focus on these key forces of scaling: Finances Operations Human resources Marketing and sales To … Read More
2024 Technology Trends to Help Grow Your Practice
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, firms of all sizes and in all areas of legal practice need to stay ahead of the technological curve to succeed. As our technological capabilities advance faster than ever before, law firms that use software solutions to manage their practices can experience lower overhead costs, increased lead conversions, better compliance and data security measures, … Read More
For Busy Law Firms, “Do It For You” Services Are a Smart Play
In the legal profession, expertise is paramount. You’ve honed your analytical skills, mastered the art of negotiation, and built a practice that stands as a testament to your capabilities. And yet, in an increasingly digital world, even the most prepared lawyers can find themselves grappling with additional challenges outside their area of expertise—namely, marketing and web development. An attractive, useful, … Read More
Speed to Lead: What It Is and Why It’s the Key to Your 2024 Firm Growth
Are you looking for ways to keep your website clicks high and your phone ringing off the hook with potential leads in 2024? The secret might be simpler than you think. It’s all about speed to lead, or how quickly you respond to potential clients’ inquiries. This critical sales metric can significantly impact the likelihood of converting prospects into clients, … Read More
5 Purchases Law Firms Can Make to Maximize Their Tax Benefits
As we approach the end of the year, many legal professionals will be thinking about making some tax-deductible expenditures to give their firms a little extra shine and reduce their tax bill in the process. While it’s a great idea to grab some new gear while improving your tax position, you don’t want to eat into your profits unnecessarily, so … Read More
Wouldn’t It Be Nice to Have One Source of Truth for All Your Leads in 2024?
In the hyper-competitive world of law firms, getting a handle on your leads is the first step in acquiring new clients, achieving growth, and edging out the competition. The process of lead management, from initial contact to client intake, requires accuracy, organization, and collaboration. And in the digital age, law firms have access to modern tools that streamline lead management … Read More
8 Reasons Why Law Firms Fail at Trust Account Compliance
Proper trust accounting is critical to running a successful and ethical law firm. However, staying compliant can feel like a constant battle—and one with many obstacles to fight through. There’s a good reason for this. Trust accounting is a complex process that can feel difficult for even the most seasoned legal professionals. And the stakes for compliance are high. Attorneys … Read More