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It's Not All About the Tech - People Are Part of the Process
Careful consideration at the end user level should be given any process, technology or application upgrade. Beyond the cost of the servers, equipment, software, licenses, integration and downtime, is going through it all only to have very few adopt the upgrade or, just as bad, use the upgrade as little as possible. Now, it's only human nature - everyone resists change (even you).
By it's very "tech" nature, e-mail is not a secure process. It's not just the personally identifiable information people transmit every day through e-mail - there's even more danger in the e-mails you allow to be downloaded to your working computer.
I'm sure you've noticed - even before we are done with Halloween (and certainly we can't get through Thanksgiving anymore) before we're bombarded with ad after ad announcing the forthcoming holidays. This year, take advice from an assistant who's been there and done that. Here's 5 items any assistant will LOVE!
I'm sure the title of this article has some readers scratching their heads. Remove e-mail? I just started using it - it's the wave of the future - I work with clients by e-mail all the time - My clients wouldn't hire me if I don't use e-mail. This article covers 3 well thought out reasons you should consider removing e-mail, where possible.
You didn't go into business to run your business -- that's what an assistant is for! This article covers five tips to help you get the most of a virtual, digital or in house assistant.
In my profession, it is common to ask a lot of questions. Truly, it's necessary. A Virtual Assistant is someone who has to know as much as possible about a particular client's systems or way of doing things in order to best configure and make use of available technology to help them do it better, faster, for less cost - whatever the client is looking to gain.
Forward thinking firms are setting up processes to take advantage of today's telephone technology - including exploring VoIP, issuing cell phones and incorporating technology that lends itself to integration by telephone, including digital dictation, communications management and even payment processing.
Recent events and scandals have highlighted what can happen when an employee uses an employer's equipment or connection to the Internet for non-work related communications - whether such communications are through their employer's e-mail or not.
New technology is hitting the market and existing technology is being refurbished and applied to the legal industry every day. Whether you need to reduce HR expenses, increase collections or stimulate client generation, chances are some form of technology will play a big part in any firm initiative.
It's a given - the process of law requires a great deal of documents - agreements, stipulations, letters, memos, court required submissions, contracts, forms, wills and trusts just to name a few! The business of law also requires documents. After all, many an attorney's billable hour is spent drafting, reviewing and revising documents on behalf of their clients. How productive is your firm's document workflow?'
While many businesses use analog (tape) based dictation, the benefits of digital are so overwhelming, it is only a matter of time before tapes go the way of the typewriter (still hanging around the office, but not really used).
From those taking baby steps on the digital superhighway to those who've toured the block a few times - all need to heed a few universal rules to make sure their messages get noticed rather than become fodder for the recycle bin.
Ever increasing numbers of attorneys hanging out their own shingle are in dire need of administrative assistance, but do not have the space, equipment or even workload to warrant hiring an employee.
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GP-SOLO Magazine
Disposing of E-waste
Most law firms possess the various electronic tools typically used in any office: computers, copiers, all-in-one printers, monitors, laptops, cell phones, business telephones, perhaps even a flat-screen television in the conference or waiting room. Without these tools, it would be difficult to run a successful law practice. However, once a piece of equipment becomes obsolete, is no longer needed, stops working, or is replaced, what happens to it?
If you are like most, you’ve never given it a thought and promptly discard your old electronics as you would any other office waste products—into the trash can or the office dumpster. Turns out that is not such a good idea.
Legal Assistant Magazine (LAT)
COVER STORY: Playing to Win
The Internet has revolutionized the modern job hunt. Gone are the days when a cover letter and resume were all you needed to get your foot in the door. Today, tech-savvy paralegals are using the Internet to post digital resumes, network with colleagues, search online jobsites, research employers and more. Employers are using the Internet for a variety of purposes as well, from locating talent to screening job candidates. In fact, a recent CareerBuilder.com survey of more than 31,000 employers found that one in five recruiters use social networks in their hiring process.
New rules apply when job searching in the digital world. Read on to learn how to master the new job search game.
Law Practice Today
Working with a Virtual Assistant: What Lawyers and Administrators Should Know
You may not be ready or able to hire a full-time assistant. The emerging industry of virtual assistants may be able to help you in a timely, cost effective way.
LAT Magazine
"Andrea provides vital support to busy legal professionals through easy to use and implement web-based technology. Her wealth of technical knowledge in the digital dictation, digital transcription, remote assistance and digital communications management translates to a unique perspective on just how to get everything done."