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• Strategies for Small Business Owners in a Down Economy

  Teresa Mason, CPA and chair of the California Society of CPAs Small Business Advisory Committee, discusses basic strategies small business owners can pursue as we move into tough economic waters.

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• Marketing Tips for Creating Your Law Firm Identity

  Because legal marketing on the Internet has become a mainstream practice, it is now more important than ever to have a website that can capture an audience and convert common website hits into actual, paying clients. Having a firm identity is a key element in the process, and is central to a successful marketing plan. This article will explain the primary considerations for creating an identity that will work for you.

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• How Much Does it Cost to Start Your Own Law Firm?

  If you are wondering how much it costs to start your own law firm, then you are probably also seriously considering hanging your own shingle. The good news is that in the long-term, your decision to start your own legal practice could be very beneficial.

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• Managing a Virtual Law Practice

  It's inevitable to face challenges when you're operating a virtual law practice, but you may not be aware of all that is required of your practice, including the ethical rules that apply. This article will help you identify and manage the potential problem areas that could arise.

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• Marketing a Startup Solo Law Practice

  Although success as a solo requires much trial and error, some steps that I took to market my business from the beginning really paid off.

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• Flying Solo: Starting Your Own Law Practice

  Whether you have just graduated from law school or have been working at a law firm for decades, starting your own practice is always an option. Although it is scary to consider putting on the pilot's hat and flying your own plane, if you follow some of these guidelines, there is no reason why you cannot learn to fly successfully.

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• Hiring a Legal Administrator

  When it comes to management at law firms, management does not simply refer to case management. It is also connotes the fact that law firms are businesses. Therefore, lawyers must also manage the business aspects of the firm, including payroll, purchasing supplies, and human resources. However, most lawyers are not specifically trained to handle the business side and would prefer to stick to the legal matters.

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• Copyrights FAQs

  This article provides common answers to common copyright questions.

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• Growing a Law Firm: Legal Calendaring and Malpractice

  No one likes writing a brief at the last minute, especially when you're facing a daunting personal service deadline by the end of the day. Even worse, writing a brief only to find out that you filed it a day late because of a calendaring mistake. These mistakes can be costly and, in some cases, can amount to malpractice. Steer clear of trouble with these seven tips for improving your calendaring system.

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• Billing Clients and the Billable Hour

  Providing detailed billing statements is a lot of work, but it's worth it. The more time you spend preparing your statement on the front end, the less time explaining your bill to your client on the back end. This article will provide you with practical information on law firm in billing structures and how to prepare billing statements that will bring you the funding you need.

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