You’ve implemented a new technology or automated a manual process. Great. But now you’re still having problems. What gives? Well, it could be that you’ve forgotten to take care of some of the other important ongoing IT responsibilities that need to be managed in order to maintain optimal performance. Technology Read more…
We sometimes talk about technology in an impersonal way (yes, we’re looking at you, automation!), but technology is highly personal. This is especially true in the legal profession when you’re interacting with a given technology on a near-constant basis. The truth is that if you want your technology to work, Read more…
There is no doubt that your law firm employs a team of hardworking attorneys, administrators and support staff. But the reality is hard work alone is simply not enough if you want to compete against other firms and grow your bottom line. You need technology. But only technology that is Read more…
Technology has revolutionized everything about the way we work. In many ways it has made our lives easier. Just think how simple it is to find answers with the swipe of a finger or brush of a keystroke. If not used correctly, however, technology can become a serious hindrance to Read more…
Change is hard. Changing a process you’ve been following for years? Even harder. Add a splash of pushback or sheer stubbornness to the mix, and you could be in for a real battle. But change is worth it, especially when it results in increased productivity and more billable hours for Read more…
If there is a problem, tech can solve it… (sorry, we couldn’t help but channel a little Vanilla Ice there). In all seriousness though, while tech can solve many-a-problems, should it always be the next shiny object you jump to? Maybe. But maybe not…at least not without doing some reflection Read more…
We’ve talked in the past about one important way you can boost efficiency in your law firm – and that’s through automation. Automation is a powerful way to streamline routine tasks, minimize human error and free up time in your day to focus on value-added tasks that generate revenue. There’s Read more…
When you’re in the business of billing by hour, minutes matter. The more efficiently you can use those minutes, the more hours per day you can theoretically bill. And when the average lawyer only spends 2.5 hours per day on billable projects, there’s a lot of room for improvement. That’s Read more…
The short answer as to when you should get a new MacBook: when it will save you a significant amount of time. That being said, it might be a good idea to get a few people on your team new MacBooks right now. To zoom out for a moment – Read more…
Keeping good employees – from secretaries to attorneys – has always been a difficult task in Florida. The pandemic (and the debate between going back to the office versus staying virtual) is just the latest hurdle. Operationally speaking, it seems tricky to manage a hybrid office with staff splitting time Read more…