It seems that everyone is striving to simplify, and this frequently leads to the questions “Why do I need a separate billing program? Can’t I just use QuickBooks for my billing?” Generally speaking, I answer “That depends on your business and your needs but, for most legal firms and many professional service firms, the answer […]
Privacy
There’s been a lot of press recently about privacy on Facebook, Google and other websites. When you install new software it is always important to read the screens as some software will automatically install additional toolbars or other things that might compromise your privacy or slow down your system. When you use the web there […]
Amicus Attorney Cloud Edition and Feedback from the Consultants Conference
In March I traveled to Toronto to attend the annual Gavel & Gown Certified Consultants Conference. While Amicus 2012 has been out for a while, it was interesting to get additional perspective on the new features. So what did I learn that can help you? Amicus Premium billing including the link with QuickBooks and the […]
An Appetite for Double-Dipping (and I Don’t Mean Ice Cream)
We never think it will happen to us. Becoming a victim of fraud is a horrible experience. It can wreak financial damage, sometimes significant enough to put us out of business. It’s a time-consuming business disruption which often involves accountants, lawyers, credit bureaus, bank executives, and IRS and state tax agents (our favorite people, right?). […]
Keeping in Touch without Breaking the Law
How do you keep in touch with your clients, prospects and contacts? Do you use e-mail? While regular e-mail is a good tool there are several areas for concern. First there’s the issue of e-mail limitations. Most e-mail services have limits on the number of e-mails you can send at one time or in a […]