Last week I attended CLT’s conference on “Managing and marketing a profitable private client department” where I delivered an hour paper on marketing, drawing in part on the lessons and case studies I had recently gathered to update the marketing chapter for the Law Society’s Probate Practitioners Handbook Knowing that Read More
I had just a few minutes to help prepare a young professional for his first short (5 minutes) presentation at a competitive tender meeting. These were the key points discussed - 11 tips for your first presentation: 1. Prepare and rehearse – The more time and effort you invest in Read More
As a single mum with several friends who are single dads (with one of whom I write a monthly article for Wikivorce) I went along last night to the Westminster Debate for Fathers. The purpose of the debate – organised by Natasha Philips of Researching Reform - wasn’t clear at Read More
It is well known that those who make the best salespeople (rainmakers) are usually those who are amongst the worst at adhering to the firm’s systems. Whilst they are in their natural element and highly effective when face to face with clients, prospects and referrers they frustrate their colleagues because Read More
A few weeks ago (sorry – it’s been busy) at the invitation of one of my former barrister clients I took myself along to the second Law Rocks music event at the 100 Club in London – dragging one of my legal chums with me. I had even put on Read More
