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"I'm Not Going to Risk Failure on the Possible Chance of Success."

Posted on July 04, 2008
It seemed appropriate to write this post on Independence Day. Blogger James Chartrand of Men With Pens writes a very 'arrow through our entrepreneurial heart' blog post when he asks: Are you setting yourself up for failure before even trying...

"Going Solo; Confessions & Inspirations" - Solomon Neuhardt

Posted on July 03, 2008
This Going Solo; Confessions and Inspirations comes from Montana solo attorney Solomon Neuhardt, someone who clearly could have had a career at Big Law with his credentials but realized right from the start it simply was not for him. Sol's...

Are You A 'Tuned In' Solo Practitioner?

Posted on July 02, 2008
I've recently completed the pre-released version of "Tuned-In" written by Craig Stull, Phil Myers and David Meerman Scott and I can only say if you have any desire to understand how to tap into opportunities that present themselves in your...

Wanted: An Excellent Virtual Assistant

Posted on July 02, 2008
Yes, it's that time. I need a virtual assistant so why not take advantage of my own blog to advertise? With the growth of Solo Practice University I need a dynamic, very personable, hardworking, highly organized customer service driven, virtual...

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Solo Practice University - "The Education"

Posted on June 30, 2008
I wanted to share the most recent post from Building Solo Practice University because if you haven't signed up to follow the construction yet, now may be the time . You can subscribe to the RSS on our Tumblr blog....

"Tip of the Week" - The "Best" Marketing Secrets Ever!

Posted on June 29, 2008
Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends did all the heavy-lifting when she asked one simple question of famous marketing superstars: "Please share just one of your best kept marketing secrets." Here are a few excerpts: ? Seth Godin, SethGodin.com ?...

What Should You Pay For Website/Blog Design with Support and Hosting Package?

Posted on June 27, 2008
This post idea has been percolating in my mind for a while because of client questions about what is a fair cost for the complete construction of a website/blog which includes quality design, security, support, education and monthly carrying costs...

I Have Some Good Problems...Please Help Me to Resolve Them

Posted on June 25, 2008
Recently, I have been innundated with e-mails from purported PR people asking me to discuss the content of their PR pieces. I have also been receiving requests to link to blogs, give my biography to new listing sites, review books,...

Are You A 'YAWN'ing Solo Practitioner?

Posted on June 23, 2008
With all the discussion about Millenials and Slackeoisie, we may have discovered the ultimate highly motivated, ethical "un-consumer' in this generation as well, the YAWNs (Young And Wealthy but Normal). And it's no wonder we don't hear about them. The...

"Tip of the Week" - Investigate Landlord/Tenant Law as a Practice Area

Posted on June 22, 2008
Renting has never been higher since the rise in foreclosures. And home ownership has had the sharpest decline in 20 years since the banks have made it increasingly more difficult to obtain mortgages based upon this past year's mortgage disasters....

Going Solo; Confessions and Inspirations - Annie Tunheim

Posted on June 20, 2008
This post will resonate with many women, wives, mothers....those pregnant while in law school or studying for the bar. Annie Tunheim is a solo practitioner in Colorado who writes a very uplifting and inspirational post for those women who are...

Carolyn Elefant's National Legal Events Calendar - Lawagora

Posted on June 19, 2008
This is an idea whose time has come: An online national legal events calendar, Lawagora, a marketplace of legal events. Here you can see what's going on in your backyard or across the country. In Carolyn's words: In the past...

"Tip of the Week" (Mid Week) - Are You Removing Confidential or Damaging MetaData?

Posted on June 18, 2008
On the heels of recent ethics opinions noted here by Robert Ambrogi at Legal Blog Watch: Another Ethics Ruling on Metadata Is it ethical to search for metadata in a document you receive from opposing counsel? As we've reported here...

If I've Ruffled Your Feathers....Well, Too Bad (Only Kidding :-)

Posted on June 17, 2008
I apparently ruffled some feathers with my last post advising those who are serious about their web marketing presence to not use Blogger or Blogspot as their main blogging platform. What some commenters failed to take into account, in their...

If Your Are Serious About Marketing Through Blogging - Please Don't Use Blogger or Blog Spot or Adwords

Posted on June 16, 2008
Maybe I've become a blogging snob. Or maybe it's my marketing background. But when I'm led to a purported expert in some area with services to offer and I find them on Blogger or Blogspot I'm immediately turned off. Why?...

"Tip of the Week" - Text to Voice Blog Posting. A Fad?

Posted on June 15, 2008
There is a new technology available for blog authors called Odiogo which will translate your written blog posts into audio as an option for your readers who would rather hear your blog post being read out loud instead of reading...

Put Yourself In Your Client's Shoes - Is It A Good Financial Fit?

Posted on June 13, 2008
Just the other day I ran a Quicken year-to-date comparison on five non-negotiable household expenses. While I expected to be unhappy at the increase in my day-to-day expenses, I didn't expect to be slack-jawed 2001 2008 Home Heating Oil $...

Going Solo; Confessions and Inspirations - Sarina Gianna

Posted on June 12, 2008
Guest Blogger, Sarina Gianna talks about her decision to leave her a law firm she considered 'family' to start her own practice. This describes her 'aha' moment and how she transitioned from employee to self-employed. THAT'S IT. I AM OUT...

Can You Really Afford To Bash The 'Millenial Lawyer'?

Posted on June 09, 2008
(This is a little long but worthwhile :-) There has been much discussion recently about the Millenial in the workforce and particularly in law firms. I need to weigh in because I feel differently then those in the legal community...

"Tip of the Week" - Things We Hate To Admit (When Deciding Whether To Open A Solo Practice)

Posted on June 08, 2008
I'm paraphrasing the title from another excellent Tejvan Pettinger piece called, "Things We Hate To Admit" because when extrapolated to the challenges facing those who want to open a solo practice it just makes sense: When things go wrong we...

"You Ask....I Answer" - If I Know I'm Going Solo, What Should I Be Doing During the Summer Breaks While In Law School?

Posted on June 06, 2008
(It's that time of year...so I resurrected a post from last year for all those law students who want to know what to do this summer to further their solo ambitions.) The question this week comes from the gifted Anastasia...

Going Solo; Confessions & Inspirations - Craig Niedenthal

Posted on June 05, 2008
This is a terrific entry into the Going Solo; Confessions & Inspirations category because it is the story of one 25-year veteran BigLaw lawyer who one day said, 'enough.' Read: Defying Gravity by new solo Craig Niedenthal. DEFYING GRAVITY Believe...

7 Questions That Can Attract The Right Clients - James Chartrand

Posted on June 02, 2008
Back by popular demand after his first guest post, 'Why Every Solo Needs To Find Her Brand" is copywriter and branding expert James Chartrand of Men with Pens. Today he discusses the importance of understanding yourself in order to create...

Shouldn't You Have To Ask Permission If You Want To Take A Blog's Feed For Your Profit?

Posted on June 01, 2008
This has been troubling me for a while. And it just may go over like a lead balloon for some of you. We all work really hard on creating quality blog content, building our readership, creating trust in order to...

"Tip of the Week" - The "Mommy" Business Card

Posted on June 01, 2008
Introducing the 'Mommy' business card. I have always liked the idea of multiple business cards, cards created for different practice areas and utilized when appropriate. But the truth is the business card is really an outgrowth of what as early...

"You Ask...I Answer" - What Role Does A Spouse Play in Going Solo?

Posted on May 29, 2008
Question: Let me start by introducing myself to you. I am a paralegal student. I love your weblog and it has truly been a source of inspiration to me. My husband is an attorney. I came to the United States...

From "Going Solo" to "Your Hired"!

Posted on May 27, 2008
This seems to be the gleeful song this month from some of my readers and clients. On the way to opening their solo practices they got job offers they could not resist. Unusual? Not at all. Let me explain. When...

When BigLaw Marketing Falls On Its BigLaw Face

Posted on May 26, 2008
I picked up a legal paper this week and saw the following advertisement: Marketing Manager 50-Attorney Firm seeks marketing manager. This is the senior marketing position in the firm. Legal or other professional services experience preferred but not required...

Free Blogs at Solo Practice University

Posted on May 23, 2008
We posted such exciting news Tuesday at the Solo Practice University Construction blog I wanted to share it here: Solo Practice University? is going to be a web-based educational and networking community for lawyers and law students. But did you...

"Solo Transformation" - The Changing Landscape of Solo Practice

Posted on May 22, 2008
I'm very flattered to be featured with others in this cover story from the April/May Edition of the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine written by Susan Goldberg. The article "Solo Transformation" discusses the changing legal practice landscape for solo practitioners...

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