Business Development, Business Strategies

Still Stuck in 1986

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C. on 8/5/2025

I once volunteered for an organization where I flat-out said the leadership—excluding myself—was stuck in 1986. I didn’t say it to be funny. I said it because it was true....more

How to Unleash the Power of Segmentation

IMS Legal Strategies on 8/5/2025

Based on data from its call center, a warranty company thought its market was predominantly female. However, when that company commissioned marketing research, it found that its customer base was actually largely male. While...more

Blueprint for Growth: Construction Diversification Strategies for North Carolina Businesses

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 7/31/2025

McKinney is a principal in FMI’s strategy practice with expertise in guiding construction industry clients through complex strategic decisions by providing them with the resources they need to make informed, data-driven...more

Doing Business In The U.S. - A Guide For Foreign Companies Operating In The U.S.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 7/30/2025

Successfully establishing and growing a business in the U.S. comes with a wealth of opportunities, but it also requires navigating a complex legal, regulatory, and operational landscape. The United States offers a...more

Money-Saving Licensing Tips for Startups

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP on 7/29/2025

A smart approach to licensing can bring startups welcome new revenue streams and position themselves for greater wealth at exit. Procopio's Helen Goldstein provides plain-language insights on the keys to negotiating and...more

Three Tips to Optimize Your Succession Planning

Tonkon Torp LLP on 7/29/2025

You’ve put the proverbial blood, sweat and tears into building your business. You’ve navigated its challenges and celebrated its growth. You may even have plans for what’s next — but are you planning for when you’re no longer...more

Outsourced, Not Overwhelmed: The Strategic Value of Outsourced Marketing Support

Legal Internet Solutions Inc. on 7/23/2025

Law firm marketing leaders are no strangers to the impossible to-do list. One day, it’s a lateral hire who needs a fast integration plan. Next, a partner wants a new campaign live by the end of the week. Layer in ongoing...more

Why Great Marketing Teams Share Their Secrets

LawVision on 7/21/2025

Long ago, the partner in charge of marketing at a Big Four accounting firm discovered that several members of his team had joined the Association of Accounting Marketing Executives. Not only were they attending meetings, but...more

Sunday Book Review: July 20, 2025, The Best Books on Business Edition

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 7/20/2025

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current...more

Founder Focus: Eduardo Ortiz Reynaga at Koltin

Goodwin on 7/16/2025

Welcome to our new client spotlight series, Founder Focus, in which we share insights from clients in our global Fintech practice. In this first issue, David Ajalat, Goodwin partner and Fintech practice co-chair, interviews...more

Strategic Planning for Law Firms: Turning Metrics into Meaningful Change

Society54 on 7/15/2025

At Society 54, we believe strategy shouldn't be confined to a binder or pulled out for review only once a year. It should be actionable, dynamic, and directly tied to real-time insights into your firm's operations. In today's...more

Daily Compliance News: July 14, 2025, The Secret Business Sauce-Reading Edition

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 7/14/2025

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Follow Your Curiosity

Jaburg Wilk on 7/11/2025

We all struggle in business and life, trying to carve a path and do our best. A lot of us feel guilty about taking time for ourselves and following our interests. Spending time “just reading” articles that seemed tangentially...more

Project W: Leveraging AI to Do More Good Work (and Less Busy Work) 

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 7/7/2025

Project W recently hosted the second Founder Fundamentals webinar for program alumnae —"Leveraging AI to Do More Good Work and Less Busy Work." Led by Nicole Kerson and Collected Company, the webinar offered a fresh and...more

Integrated Professional Services Provide Stronger Business Outcomes

Allen Barron, Inc. on 6/30/2025

How can integrated professional services provide stronger business outcomes for your business?  Why should you consider integrated legal, tax, accounting, and business advisory services, instead of relying upon the separate...more

Education is a Flower

Jaburg Wilk on 6/25/2025

Constant and deliberate education remains the ultimate appreciating asset. Education is not a one-time transaction but rather a flower that requires ongoing nurturing, attention, and care to fully bloom. The more you learn,...more

AI Toolkit for Leaders: Use Cases, Benefits and Guardrails

Womble Bond Dickinson on 6/24/2025

If 2023 was the year of, “What is AI?” and 2024 was the year of “Be afraid of AI,” then 2025 is the year of “If you aren’t using AI, you are already behind.” That was the message of Womble Bond Dickinson’s AI Toolkit for...more

Key Client Planning: Creating a Client Advisory Board for Your Law Firm

LawVision on 6/24/2025

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying ahead of client expectations and industry trends is more critical than ever. A Client Advisory Board (CAB) offers law firms a powerful way to foster meaningful engagement...more

11 Hurdles Facing Corporate Law Firms in 2025

JD Supra Perspectives on 6/20/2025

John Eix explores key hurdles facing corporate law firms in 2025—challenges that must be addressed to remain relevant, profitable, and resilient in a client-first legal economy....more

Every Experience is an Audition for Your Future

Jaburg Wilk on 6/11/2025

As an attorney, I often focus on the immediate task at hand – reviewing the revised document from opposing counsel, the brief due next week, the client meeting tomorrow, or the upcoming deposition. Over time I’ve learned that...more

Unlocking Strategic Potential: Reimagining FP&A in Middle Market Companies

Ankura on 6/11/2025

Have you ever wondered how some companies seem to navigate complex business landscapes with remarkable precision? The secret often lies in a function that many overlook: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). In today's...more

Growth Through Differentiation: What Sets Your Firm Apart?

LawVision on 6/9/2025

What is your firm known for? If a prospective client asked what truly sets you apart from your competitors, how confidently—and convincingly—could you answer? Most law firms struggle to articulate meaningful differentiation....more

Driving Business Growth Through Investment Funds: Analyses and Practical Insights for Chinese Biotechs

Cooley LLP on 6/4/2025

Over the past few years, we have been deeply engaged in – and have closely observed – the rapid growth of Chinese biotech companies. Despite a challenging market environment, these companies have continued to make remarkable...more

Your Law Firm Needs to Buy Back Its Masters: Why Referral Dependency Is Killing Your Growth

Best Era on 6/3/2025

Here's the uncomfortable truth: If 90% of your clients come from referrals, you don't own your reputation. Other people do. You're building their influence while staying completely dependent on their goodwill....more

Maximizing the Power of PowerPoint

Integreon on 6/2/2025

Hello again! Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying business excellence and innovation....more

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