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Give and take

There's more to local community work and philanthropic projects than simply donating money. Time and expertise are equally valuable

Pick 'n' mix services

As more and more clients elect to handle as much of their legal affairs as possible, professional advisers are likely to expose themselves to a greater degree of risk, warns Joanna Farrands

In trusted hands

Referrals between professional advisers is one of the most secure ways of ensuring that your clients receive the guidance they need

Credit where it's due

An appraisal system that saves every criticism for an annual avalanche is unlikely to succeed; objectives should be reviewed throughout the year, advises Geraint Jones

When IQ isn't enough

Intelligence alone has never really been enough to ensure success in professional services. Without soft skills, you'll never truly burgeon

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

Be wary the dangers of outsourcing

As the upheavals and the entry of new competitors into the legal industry continue apace, the benefits and consequences of outsourcing client work continue to require great awareness

Eeny meeny miny…

The exposure to different practice areas during my training contract threw up a few unexpected surprises, including one which made me rethink my long held goal of practising in private client