Time Matters 12
/Time Matters 12 should arrive in early December, complete with Time Matters for MS Outlook, Time Entry Advisor, Email improvements, a TMSave tweak in MS Word and scores of refinements and fixes.
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Cloud Computing Due Diligence
/When selecting a Cloud Computing service, an attorney should be satisfied that the provider meets ethical standards. A number of state ethics boards have provided guidance. Here is a list of questions with sample answers to assist attorneys in meeting the duty of due diligence in choosing a service.
Tools and Tips for Faster, Better Writing
/Save time creating more effective documents and emails by using these utility programs and tips for working with text and formatting.
Read MoreTime Matters - New Features
/A comprehensive list of features added in Versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Time Matters
Read MoreTechnologies in Your Future - TechNotes
/Devices and projects in this collection of future technologies promise to deliver real, practical benefits.
Read MoreReview of PhraseExpress
/PhraseExpress has the potential to improve your productivity on a computer more than any other utility program. You type abbreviations that automatically expand, becoming words or terms. A wealth of additional features and refinements save you time, stress and money.
TechNotes - Time-Savers on the Web
/Do you want to save time while you work with Web pages? Here we cover three topics: (1) a Web page bookmarking service, Delicious.com, (2) browsing the Web with another person using GoToMyPC and Twiddla, and (3) Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox and other Web browsers.
Time Matters 11
/Time Matters 11 introduces new features and improvements. Read what is added and refined in this summary.
Speak Up! Grow Your Practice through Presentations
/Build your practice and become a better speaker by following this expert advice on public presentations both in person and over the Web.
Read MoreTraining Pitfalls and Pointers
/Think through your computer training options and choose what will serve you best within your budget.
Read MoreApple iPad - A Companion for Time Matters
/The Apple iPad, unveiled on January 27, 2010, promises to make Time Matters users more productive. Certainly it is early for in-depth analysis, but we can imagine some of the ways the 24-ounce device with a brilliant 9.7-inch color screen will work as a companion to Time Matters.
Read MoreQuick Tabs Step-by-Step Guide
/Quick Tabs allow you to select the fields and filter the records you want to see on any of the Main Lists in Time Matters, including Contacts, Matters, Events, ToDo's, Documents, Billing, Email, Outlines and more.
This illustrated step-by-step guide show you how to create User Level Quick Tabs.
Read MoreBetter Connections with Clients
/Using a remote access or online meeting service connects you more closely with your clients and allows you to be more productive when you meet with them from a distance.
Read MoreBuying a Server for Time Matters 10
/You may not need a "real" server to run Time Matters 10. But you may need to buy a new computer, especially if you are upgrading from the Professional Edition of Time Matters. This article gives you information about your options and costs.
Read MoreAttract New Clients with Effective E-Newsletters
/Learn how you can keep in touch with your existing clients and build your reputation with prospective ones by regularly e-mailing a firm newsletter. You do not need to spend a lot of time to achieve great results.
Read MoreVirus Watch
/Today, thousands of computer viruses lurk in computers around the world. While the Internet has fostered an explosion of business activity, it has also fueled the spread of viruses. Learning about the different kinds of threats will help you to defend yourself against them. Simply installing anti-virus software on your computer is not enough.
Read MorePractice Management Assessment
/Practice Management Assessment and Action Plan
To become more efficient, organized and profitable, start by completing a focused Practice Management Assessment. You identify the areas where you will benefits most from improvements in how you use your practice management software. Next, create a concise Action Plan with follow dates. Do it on your own or by working with us over the phone. Then implement your Action Plan on your own or with our assistance.
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Read MoreTo become more efficient, organized and profitable, start by completing a focused Practice Management Assessment. You identify the areas where you will benefits most from improvements in how you use your practice management software. Next, create a concise Action Plan with follow dates. Do it on your own or by working with us over the phone. Then implement your Action Plan on your own or with our assistance.
Download as a MS Word document to complete it on your computer Click here to download... or click below to read it here.
Software Police and Software Thieves
/The clash between software companies wanting to protect their intellectual property (IP) revenue streams and software users continues in full force and has begun to pull in a wider cast of characters. The "software police," the most well-known of which is the Business Software Alliance (BSA), have moved from large enterprise targets to schools and small businesses. This article reviews the requirements of software licenses, consequences of violating them, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your firm.
Read MoreMarketing Yourself with Webinars
/You can attract new clients and professionals who refer business to you by presenting periodic Webinars. But wait a second, maybe the very idea of being a Webinar presenter makes you think, "Me? No way!" Before you dismiss the idea of being a presenter, let's take a look at what assumptions could be holding you back from doing Webinars.
Read MoreEffective Client Communication
/Choosing the Right Medium for Your Message
Let’s say you are working on a legal matter and you need your client to answer a question for you. You don’t need an answer immediately, but you are under some time pressure and are busy with other matters as well. You call the client and get a voice mail greeting. Now what do you do: Leave a voice mail? Send an e-mail? Instant message? Call later? Or perhaps you are drafting an agreement involving several parties. You could e-mail attachments to everyone and work it out through volleys of e-mails, but are there better alternatives?
Read MoreLet’s say you are working on a legal matter and you need your client to answer a question for you. You don’t need an answer immediately, but you are under some time pressure and are busy with other matters as well. You call the client and get a voice mail greeting. Now what do you do: Leave a voice mail? Send an e-mail? Instant message? Call later? Or perhaps you are drafting an agreement involving several parties. You could e-mail attachments to everyone and work it out through volleys of e-mails, but are there better alternatives?
