In this event you will learn:

• 4 techniques to become a genius marketer, without leaving your comfort zone
• 3 ways to conduct ethical rainmaking
• 2 tips to avoid self deception
• The #1 excuse lawyers give for not rainmaking and how to avoid it
• As well as other easy, comfortable and productive skills to dramatically expand your caseload and build your business.

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

As the new year begins, what have you resolved to do better in your firm this year? Abacus recommends focusing on client satisfaction. This will not only allow your firm to run smoothly, but you will receive referrals from happy clients.

The best way to keep your clients happy is to ABC: Always Be Communicating. Email your client every time you touch something pertaining to their case.

In a recent post in The [Non] Billable Hour, Matthew Homann drove this point home by saying, "In 2010, you should resolve to ask current clients more. Institute a regular, ongoing client survey process that reaches out to your current clients at least quarterly." The post linked to a very helpful client survey document, the LexThink Model Client Survey, which asks 4 very simple questions:

1. How well are you being served by this firm, our lawyers and staff. 
2. How likely you are to recommend us to your peers?  
3. What one change could we make to our firm to earn more business from you?
4. What is your most pressing challenge (business, legal or otherwise) you’d like to overcome in the upcoming year?

With your clients happy,  you can make 2010 your best year ever, both personally and professionally.

Abacus Personal Injury Specialty Edition 2.0 is Now Available

After several years of experience with our first PI specialty version, we are pleased to announce Abacus Personal Injury Specialty Version 2.0. It is compatible with AbacusLaw 2010. New features include: Intake Wizards: Start new cases quickly and accurately with automated intake wizards Case-Flow Rules: Reduce case delay and keep your cases moving forward Case Calculators: Analyze medical, settlement, negotiation and wage numbers quickly with Excel based case calculators Document and Form Generation: Reduce mistakes and wasted time by auto-filling your documents and forms Case Dashboard: Get a concise summary of case status and quickly access case data For more information call us at 800-726-3339.

New Accounting Classes Available for AbacusLaw Gold Customers

It is important to not only have good software, but to train your staff so you can maximize its value to your firm. With Abacus Customer Care, you have 24/7 access to pre-recorded, online training modules that cover important features of AbacusLaw Classic and Gold.

We've been asked by our customers to also offer live training at a moderate price, so we have developed instructor-led classes for you to get maximum results from your AbacusLaw software.

These live, online, 90-minute classes will give you instant answers to all your questions. They are ideal for new users (such as new hires to your firm), as well as experienced users who want to freshen up their skills.

Topics covered include:

• Daily Tasks
• Client Billing
• Check Writing in A/P and Trust
• General Ledger and Reports
• Payroll

There is still time to sign up for this 5 day series of classes. But hurry, as space is limited to maximize attendee benefits.  For more information, or to register, call us at 800-726-3339.