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Top 11 Tax Questions any law firm owner should ask their CPA
Heather Gilbert Heather Gilbert

Top 11 Tax Questions any law firm owner should ask their CPA

I am not a CPA, but after 21 years of being self-employed and 13 years as a law firm owner, I have learned a few questions to ask my CPA at this time of the year as I prepare for my income tax filings. And it has saved me tens of thousands over the years.

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A Fresh Look at Reflecting on Your Year
Heather Gilbert Heather Gilbert

A Fresh Look at Reflecting on Your Year

This time of year when the law firm is a little quieter, there is nothing I love more than cracking open a fresh journal, curling up on the couch near the fireplace with my dark roast black coffee, and reflecting on my year, personally and professionally.

But sometimes I need a fresh way of looking at things. Here are three new ideas for your 2023 reflection that may help you think differently about your year in review:

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May Your Holiday Emails Be Merry and Bright
Leanne Fuith Leanne Fuith

May Your Holiday Emails Be Merry and Bright

As we wind down for the week and look forward to some time away with family and friends, one of the things on your to-do-list may be crafting your email’s out-of-office message. Keep your inbox merry and bright and let your holiday spirit soar! Here are a few fun — and funny — email auto replies for inspiration.

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Mastering Money (Part 1): Leveraging Independent Contractors
Heather Gilbert Heather Gilbert

Mastering Money (Part 1): Leveraging Independent Contractors

As a legal entrepreneur, there are numerous ways to maximize earnings and streamline savings. In this article, we'll focus on one of my favorite key strategies: leveraging independent contractors as support staff to make you profitable and to gain momentum.

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