Business Management
Who is Shooting Who in the Foot: Overcoming a Defeatist Mindset
Do you have a defeatist mindset? “I spent a lot of money on a legal nurse consulting program and I have not gotten a client. Not one.” I have heard this scenario from several LNCs during my Make More Money calls. It is easy to get discouraged. Before you give up, do an assessment of…
Read MoreHow to destroy your legal nurse consulting business
How do you destroy your legal nurse consulting business? You can destroy your legal nurse consulting business in an instant, something you took years to build. The controversy over killing Cecil the Lion and the disappearance of Walter James Palmer makes me think about the impact of a business owner’s actions on his business. Let…
Read MoreHow to Drop A Low Profit Attorney Client
You’ve worked hard on your marketing to attract clients. You may be wondering, “Why should I drop a low profit attorney client I have worked hard to obtain?” Some clients are not worth the effort it takes to work with them. Business owner Cheryl Schoen RN recently referred to these as the “black hole clients”.…
Read MoreShould You Discount Your Legal Nurse Consulting Fees?
An attorney approaches you to review a case as a legal nurse consultant. When he hears your fees, he requests you discount your legal nurse consulting fees. He says, “I’m a nice guy. You shouldn’t charge me that rate.” “Your competition is charging less than that.” “If you lower your fees, I will give you…
Read MoreBranding: Do You Have One?
Watch this 3 minute video about branding and then ask, “Can I explain my brand?” Join us for a webinar on branding.
Read MoreIs Your Legal Nurse Consulting Brand Consistent?
Is your legal nurse consulting brand as consistent as Apple’s? Have you ever bought an Apple product? From the white drawstring bag with the Apple logo to the exquisite packaging, Apple is consistent in its branding. Is your legal nurse consulting brand as consistent throughout every touch point? Brand experience is the sum of all…
Read MoreWhat Does Your LNC Brand Say About You?
I have spent time working with LNCs to improve their LNC brand. A short time ago I did a shoot for a client (who is now a friend) for her new business. Prior to the shoot I wanted to do a consultation to ascertain what exactly she was looking for her portraits to convey to…
Read MoreAre You Paying Attention to Your Business Intuition?
Business intuition is a lot like clinical intuition. You learned as a clinical nurse that some nurses have intuition about a patient. They might say, “Something is not right with this person. I need to get help.” There may be subtle signs of a change. Something is off. The concerned nurse mobilizes the healthcare team…
Read More7 Tips for A Work At Home Legal Nurse Consultant
Being a work at home legal nurse consultant may sound like an ideal arrangement. You don’t have the expense of maintaining an office, and you can produce income while still being a work at home parent. It is often the only way legal nurse consultants can start a business. My first desk was a board…
Read MoreFour Steps to Create an LNC Sample Work Product Part 2
You have an interview with an attorney to discuss your services as a legal nurse consultant. The attorney asks you to bring sample work product. You say, “Help! I’ve never done a case.” In part 1, I explained how to use a case from your clinical experience to create a fictitious work product. In this…
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