Douglas McPherson

Douglas McPherson

Director, 10 ½ Boots

Articles

It's not what you say, 'but how you say it
Solicitors Journal

It's not what you say, 'but how you say it

When it comes to writing effective marketing content, don't be afraid to show a sense ?of humour and avoid sticking to legal language, advises Douglas McPherson
How to build an 'email strategy
Solicitors Journal

How to build an 'email strategy

Douglas McPherson advises firms on putting together marketing emails that will ?make a genuine contribution to business development
Stop thinking and start doing
Solicitors Journal

Stop thinking and start doing

Instead of agonising over identifying your firm's unique selling point, invest the time and effort in the sources of work already open to you, advises Douglas McPherson
Are you barking up the right tree?
Solicitors Journal

Are you barking up the right tree?

Private client firms and solicitors have been getting their marketing strategy all wrong. The traditional model must be turned on its head, argues Douglas McPherson
You know what happens when you assume
Solicitors Journal

You know what happens when you assume

Instead of making assumptions about client care, firms should focus on creating a perception of efficiency and professionalism, suggests Douglas McPherson
An alternative to networking
Solicitors Journal

An alternative to networking

Writing an article for the trade press can demonstrate your understanding of the issues clients face and boost your visibility, says Douglas McPherson
A personal touch
Solicitors Journal

A personal touch

Winning work from new clients is one of the hardest and most expensive marketing feats to pull off, so why are law firms continuously taking this avenue, asks Doug McPherson