The Truth about Working from Home
Here’s the stark truth: Remote working may be all the buzz but it is not a panacea. Sure, it seems like hanging around at home in your jimjams, listening to your antisocial music, and sipping buckets of coffee is perfect. But it isn’t for everyone. Some people need the structure of an office. Some people need a social element. Some people need to get out of the house. Some lack the discipline to stay focused at home. Some are avoiding the government knocking on the door due t
Classically Clueless
As with cliches, Greek and Roman myths can refer to commonly understood paradigms. Or at least they do when speakers and writers know what they are saying. This was brought home when I saw a document unsarcastically state that someone had “opened a Pandora’s box of delights.” Uh, no. Does Your Writing Open a Pandora’s Box? The name Pandora means “all gifts.” The Greek mythological gods created Pandora, the first human woman, and gave her qualities including wealth, beauty, in
Four Ways to Avoid Write Offs
Write-offs obviously are detrimental since they mean your practice is missing out on well-earned revenue. But write-offs are also harmful because: Lawyers are accepting them more and more, causing profitability margins to take a big hit. They skew the true perception of financial health since revenue reporting is based on billings, not the amount collected. They prevent partners from earning their rightful compensation and bonuses because those are calculated on the amount co
