Here’s a great tactic to stop your work going to the bottom of your junior’s to-do list
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Here’s a great tactic to stop your work going to the bottom of your junior’s to-do list

Do you ever feel your work gets pushed to the bottom of your junior’s list? Do you worry about being seen as ‘demanding’? The problem often isn’t your team, it’s that in your desire to seem nice, your polite language is being translated as “non-urgent”. This episode tackles the common frustration of having your work…

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How to post content on LinkedIn without feeling icky

Does the thought of posting on LinkedIn fill you with a sense of dread? Do you worry about how to avoid the “cringe” or that “icky feeling” of being too salesy? If you see business development on platforms like LinkedIn as a necessary evil, something that feels unnatural and uncomfortable, you are not alone. Many…

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How to always make time for Business Development

This is how to fight back against constant demands from partners and clients stopping you getting to your Business Development actions and plans. Does your week ever feel like a game of Diary Jenga? Do you keep telling yourself you’ll focus on business development “when things quiet down”? You carve out time, but then an…

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It’s time to get comfortable with the ‘S Word’

You didn’t do all that study and gain your qualifications to become a sales person. But that’s exactly who and what you need to be if you want to move your career beyond being a manager or associate. Does the word “selling” make you wince? Do you see business development as something you’ll do later, when…

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5 ways growing your online presence NOW can help you sign up the right clients later

With so many people working remotely right now, there has never been a more important time to have an online presence. Think about it, everyone is at home and searching online, so if you don’t have a presence, how will your prospects find you? We have always stressed how vitally important your online footprint is…

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5 smart strategies to use internal PR to accelerate your career

If you want to accelerate your career in your law firm, accountancy or consulting firm? Then stop neglecting your internal PR! Not doing your own internal PR can be incredibly costly to your career progression in a firm. In fact, get it wrong, and you may find yourself out of a job! Sounds dramatic, I…

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The Ultimate Guide for Dealing With Difficult Clients

Have you ever wondered how much easier your job would be if you didn’t have to deal with difficult clients? You’re not alone! Unfortunately, difficult clients are part of the parcel when working in a client-facing role. So, what is the best way to deal with challenging client discussions? And can we decrease the likelihood…

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Are you making this mistake which is stopping your network from sending you referrals?

Generating referrals is a powerful way to grow your client portfolio, but getting your network to send them your way can be challenging. In fact, one innocent mistake could be stopping your network from sending you referrals altogether. In this blog post, we’ll explore a scenario that illustrates the common mistakes people make when trying…

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5 sure-fire ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Online networking in professional service firms has skyrocketed. And thanks to platforms like LinkedIn, thousands of people have continued to create new contacts, expand their network and establish meaningful connections. However, for many, online networking is still a relatively new concept. So, in response, we’ve created this step-by-step guide to teach you how to get…

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Business networking tips for accountants (7 ways to save you heaps of time!)

Business Networking. It’s the key to success yet also one of the biggest drains on time, time that most professionals such as lawyers, accountants and consultants just don’t have to spare.  So what are your choices: put business networking off to spend time on tasks that give you an instant return on investment? Dedicate the…

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