It’s a challenging time for everyone in terms of generating new business.
Some clients are reluctant to engage with outside counsel and certain matters have been put on hold with the world being in such flux.
If you are a senior associate or junior partner who has lost momentum on building your book of business
It’s never been more important to have a strong online presence than it is today.
Social media offers a powerful platform to strategically and authentically present yourself, your capabilities, your interests and more. It also enables you to build your network, which is crucial for brand building and lead generation, especially right now.
Perhaps you’re
My super smart friend Jamie Mulholland published an article on Law.com with some terrific advice for those business professionals who are finding themselves with extra free time on their hands during the pandemic. This is a great time to focus on all of the things you wish you had the time to do.
Jamie says,
We are in uncharted waters right now with the outbreak of COVID-19. Law firms and other businesses are trying to function in a volatile and rapidly changing environment, including adapting to its employees working remotely for the first time. Most of our contact both professionally and personally will be done online for the foreseeable future. So how do you market your company and yourself during this uncertain time? The answer is online.
As so many of us have been forced to isolate and much of the world is on a temporary shutdown, we will be depending on social media more than ever to connect with others, and using online resources to conduct business and network.
Pandemic or not, LinkedIn is the most important social media channel for professionals in any field. While we need to be physically apart at this time, we should not be social media distancing. In fact, we should be leaning into social media and using it to enhance our relationships both personally and professionally. It’s exactly the social glue we need right now.
Content marketing and sharing content via email and social media has never been a more important way to communicate with clients, colleagues, referral sources, recruits and alumni while we are unable to see each other in person. Your goal should be to build stronger relationships and help others through value-added content during this stressful time.
While you should be completely sensitive to current market conditions and create content relevant to what’s happening in the world right now (such as creating coronavirus-related thought leadership and webinars), this is not the time to disappear from your clients — or to suspend your marketing activities. In fact, this is the time to lean in and position yourself as a leader and authority in your respective area of the law.
There are so many things you can do right now to help guide your clients through the coronavirus outbreak using social media and content. Here are some ideas.
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Here are 10 quick tips on how to use social media to build your business and brand for any size company or individuals looking to enhance their profile.
I am thrilled to be featured in a recent Practising Law Institute (PLI) #inSecuritiesPod podcast along with the brilliant Deborah Farone.
In the podcast, Deborah and I discuss the strategies and tactics we each leverage to help law firms, individual attorneys and practitioners build thriving practices. We delve into how firms and lawyers can
I wanted to share a few quick tips on to use social media to build your business and brand:
I love to write, and I write often on my blog and JD Supra. But did you know that I write articles, blog posts, social media content, web copy, bios, practice and industry descriptions and award submissions for my clients too?
Writing takes time and I can make the process easier and more efficient for
I will be offering another virtual program on Wednesday, May 27 at 1pm ET to raise money for Feeding America, a nonprofit helping those who need food most right now. (A recorded on-demand option is also available – just note that in the comments on the registration form.)
The program will focus on how
It can be hard to come up with new content ideas on a consistent basis, especially when you are a solo practitioner, small- or mid-size firm, but it’s crucial. The key to social media success is to consistently post helpful content so that you are top of mind to your network for when they need