Aug 16, 2010 / Announcements
An old post/column I wrote - e-mail etiquette (or lack thereof) and the impact on clients – led me to check out other technologies which, without policies regarding their use, offend clients and people in general. There was a great archived article in Missed Manners which discusses the impact of poor etiquette when using Blackberries, [...]
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Jul 26, 2010 / Announcements
Wow. I go away for a vacation and all hell breaks loose! (only kidding) But during my vacation week when my big and little guys were asleep after an exhausting day at the beach I learned of Carolyn Elefant's post on MyShingle.com letting loose on the ABA as an 'organization' (not it's volunteers or staff). [...]
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Jul 14, 2010 / Announcements
Weather aside, classes are definitely on-going over at SPU and you can enjoy from the comfort of your computer!
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Jul 12, 2010 / Announcements
Many states are now offering continued unemployment benefits while you start up your own business. This means for those who have been laid off permanently and eligible for unemployment, you can now direct your energies towards starting your solo practice while still receiving your unemployment checks. To receive benefits, you must be able and available [...]
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Jun 21, 2010 / Announcements
In Should You Create A Niche Practice (Part I) we defined what a niche really is and discussed the concept of natural community to help you carve out your niche. Now let's talk about the traditional definition of 'niche' in the legal community – a given practice area, a specific type of law you want [...]
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Jun 7, 2010 / Announcements
Lots going on at Solo Practice University and we wanted to share! Here are some of May's most widely read posts from BSP @ SPU and our student bloggers: What Has @LadyGaga Got To Do With Lawyers? – Guest Blogger, Daniel Perry Defining Your Ideal Client and Connecting With Them Lurie Daniel-Favors Series on Debt [...]
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Jun 1, 2010 / Announcements
You wanted Solo Practice University to offer CLE. Starting June 1, 2010, you got it! Check this out….
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May 24, 2010 / Announcements
…a June 1st announcement relating to Solo Practice University. So, I'm taking a blogging break this week. If you want to be the first to know, sign up for our RSS or get an e-mail update! See you back on June 1st for what I think is some pretty exciting news.
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May 11, 2010 / Announcements, Scholarships
Tracie C. Robinson of New York City!! All faculty acknowledged the entrants in the Proud To Be Solo Scholarship Contest were incredible and every single one worthy. But when the final votes were tallied, Tracie brought home the most votes in a nail-biter finish. Tracie C. Robinson is a May, 2008 graduate of George Washington [...]
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May 6, 2010 / Announcements
April was a month of great information here on SPU. If you missed any of these new classes and guest lectures, be sure to check them out soon! In the Creating Online Video for Attorneys class, Gerry Oginski shared How Video Will Make You Stand Out From the Crowd and Nude Snorkelling Class 5, The [...]
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