As we approach 4th quarter this is an opportune time for firms to begin formulating their plans for next year. Goal driven business or strategic plans and budgets can help law firms improve fee revenues and profitability. What gets planned - what gets measured - is what gets done. Many firms use a firm retreat to facilitate their planning efforts. Here is a link to one of our articles on planning and a link to an article on firm retreats. Get a head start on focusing your firm for 2010.

Many of our clients are asking us if this is a good time to experiment with alternative business models. Some are saying that the recession will dictate permanent structural change to law firm business models. Here are a few thoughts.

Dr. John Olmstead will be presenting again this year at the Illinois State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, October 22, 2009, Springfield, Illinois on the topic: Improving Client Loyalty Through Exceptional Client Service. Drop by and see us.

Dr. John Olmstead is now offering a quarterly and monthly flat fee option in addition to our popular six month program. Contact our office as soon as possible if you are interested in learning more about the program. Click here to download a brochure (Note: At times there is a waiting list as we can only have a certain number of people in the program at one time.)

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