Business Management
Watching Your Computer Drive Away
Our nightmare began when we got into the cab at our Atlanta hotel and my husband Raj put his computer bag in the cab’s trunk. We were flustered when we reached our destination. The cab driver stopped on a busy road, without a place to pull over, and we rushed through the process of paying…
Read MoreClear Communication: Be Specific
A large percentage of misunderstandings and mistakes arise from unclear requests. Clear communication starts with you as the legal nurse consultant employer. The Unclear Request The senior partner of a law firm wants specific information about your fees. He is in a rush to get this information, and you’re in a rush to deliver it.…
Read MoreHow to Finish What You Start: Social Media
You know that frustrating feeling of not being able to finish what you start? If your life is a graveyard for unfinished projects, read this. Everyone does it. You have an exciting new project. You can imagine the happiness its completion will give you. You start working on it-and then you abandon it. Working on…
Read MoreDo You Have to Be Crazy to Be an Entrepreneur?
It helps. This question came to my mind when I was interviewing a lawyer who provides concierge services for entrepreneurs. She said, “All entrepreneurs are a little crazy.” I agree. When I say crazy, I don’t mean psychotic. I also don’t mean what your family and friends may call you when you say you’re going…
Read MoreAttorney Ethical Violations: Don’t Get Caught Up in This Nightmare
Attorney ethical violations are on my mind this week as I read about the parents who lied and cheated and bribed their children’s way into admission to college. There were 50 parents, including 2 prominent movie stars (Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin) and an attorney, in the round up. Attorney Gordon Caplan, a Greenwich CT…
Read MoreLearn to Monotask: Your Brain Will Thank You
To monotask or not to monotask? So many people think that multitasking is a sign of high intelligence and great efficiency. Isn’t it great that someone can talk on the phone, read email, and make notes for a speech at the same time? One imagines brain cells dancing with glee at all they’re expected to…
Read MoreCool Tools for the LNC
One of the great benefits I receive from attending the Internet Marketers Cruise each year is a select of cool tools, resources and links. You may find some of these useful. I have not tried each one. (If I did, I know I’d get nothing else done as I succumb to the newest technology!) Let…
Read MoreFear-Based Decisions Are Bad for Business
At one point, every business owner will find herself in a troubling situation and vulnerable to fear-based decisions. Revenue is down. New attorney clients are scarce. The number of new cases coming in is falling, and a peek at the financials is enough to bring on a full-fledged anxiety attack. Unless you’re Mark Zuckerberg or…
Read MoreAre There Differences Between Male and Female LNCs?
Are there any significant differences between male and female LNCs? Is it possible to draw any conclusions from studies of male and female entrepreneurs? Do men really do it differently than women when it comes to the world of business? Funding: It makes a difference According to Bank of America‘s Spring 2014 Small Business…
Read MoreHow to Create a Compelling LNC Blog
Your LNC blog serves different purposes. You want to provide interesting content while highlighting your business. You also want to attract attorneys to contact you for services. Here are three methods for doing this. Quotations and Photos Combining a beautiful photo with a relevant quote attracts attention. This is also very popular on Facebook, Instagram…
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