
How to Set An Appropriate Billing Rate
Your billing rate can’t be a guessing game. It has to be something that you come up with using data – data that you have in your own firm. But what’s the magic formula?
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Your billing rate can’t be a guessing game. It has to be something that you come up with using data – data that you have in your own firm. But what’s the magic formula?

One of the hardest parts of managing a law firm is the delicate balance between hiring the right number of staff members and ensuring that you can afford them. At different points in your practice, you’ll be tasked with tough questions. The solution to many of these problems is simple: hire the employees you need and create a compensation plan that is profitable for both you and the employee. Of course, that is easier said than done. So how do you figure out what you can pay a billable person? Read on to learn more.

You’re a good business owner. You know that it’s important to continue to invest in your business with a portion of your profits and you’ve worked to pay down your debt. The logic: “I pay down my debt and have no money left, not only do I have a lot less debt, but I also owe no taxes.” Not always so! Read on to learn more and see how your biz can prepare for tax season.

It’s tough being an attorney and a business owner. You’re tasked with doing work for your clients, while also figuring out how to keep your firm profitable and, if possible, enjoy the fruits of your labor. That’s why encouraging your team to help originate new cases is key! Let’s discuss.

You’re a good attorney. No, you’re a GREAT attorney. You get amazing results for your clients. People should be standing at your door, desperate for your services BUT that’s not quite how things have been going… We’re sharing the tools you need to help grow your referral network and become an in-demand firm.

Everybody says you need a budget. But do you? No, not exactly. You don’t really need to have a budget in the traditional sense. What you need is a “Profit Plan.” If that sounds new to you, it’s because it’s not a real thing. We made it up. But once you understand what a profit plan is and how it differs from a budget, you’ll be able to understand why it is a better alternative to traditional budgets and budgeting.
