The four soft skills every conveyancer needs
Being a conveyancer is one of the few professions that require an equal amount of technical and soft skills. From a technical perspective, your professionalism, certifications and prior experience might set a good initial impression; however, your soft skills will be the key to success. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterise a person’s relationships with other people. Soft Skills […]
Three reasons why your business should be using electronic signatures
Waiting for documents to be returned via post, spending an afternoon meeting with settlement parties to sign agreements and constantly worrying if your confidential paperwork has arrived to the right person, however, sending documents for electronic signatures quickly stifles these worries. If you have had any of these concerns in your career as a lawyer/conveyancer, […]
5 tips to attract clients to your conveyancing firm
Whether you are running a large practice, are new to the market, or anything in between, it’s important to attract clients. Running a firm takes two distinct skills – technical knowledge of your industry and business acumen. In an industry saturated with competition, it’s important for conveyancers to be an expert in both. As the […]
Tips for recruiting the right staff
Hiring new staff members is probably one of the most challenging aspects of growing a business. While every new hire you make has the potential to bring fresh opportunities, recruiting staff also carries a few risks that could negatively impact your business. An employee who turns out to be a poor fit for your business […]
How an eSettlement service can help you offer more of what clients are looking for
Conveyancing processes are now faster, cheaper and much more transparent, thanks to the introduction of electronic conveyancing. However, there are still a few administrative jobs involved which take up a lot of valuable time but fortunately, can now be delegated to an eSettlement service. Contacting councils and utility services, preparing forms and even setting up […]
How to adjust to new technology in the workplace
The world of work is changing fast – largely because of the impact of rapidly evolving new technology. In fact, the increasing prevalence of technology in the workplace is such a hot topic today that many people are talking about whether their jobs will eventually be taken by robots. But, not a lot of people […]
Four ways electronic contracts can benefit business
As technology continues to develop and the need for paper-free processes becomes more important, it’s essential to stay focused on the aspects of a sale you can improve on to help deliver clients a speedier outcome, one of which is by using electronic contracts. On average, it takes between 66 and 77 days to sell […]
Six ways to manage your client relationships better
As a conveyancer, client relationships are at the heart of your business and with the average homeowner moving every 12 years, there’s always the chance of receiving repeat business from most people you work with. And that’s without considering any investments they might have their eyes on. Aside from repeat business, word-of-mouth recommendations also have […]
Importance of workplace wellbeing and how to maintain it
You don’t have to try too hard to find plenty of guidance and inspiration on how to eat better, stress less and fit more activity into your daily routine, but what about wellbeing? Although it’s often misunderstood as an alternative word for ‘happiness’ or ‘contentment’, a person’s state of wellbeing is actually the sum total […]
Tips for growing your business with an entrepreneurial mindset
Many law firms and conveyancing practices have been established by an entrepreneurial mindset looking to break away from the shackles of employment. There are many benefits of running your own business such as greater reward, increased job satisfaction and sometimes the increased flexibility and control that comes with being your own boss. Unsurprisingly, a study […]
