Why artificial intelligence is empowering the legal industry
Artificial intelligence still sounds like a futuristic concept, but it’s here and it really exists – it’s just a question of what it can do for businesses today and how far it will go. So, what is artificial intelligence (AI)? Essentially, AI is the term used to describe machines that are programmed to mimic certain […]
Importance of workplace culture and how to create a positive one
Quite often in business, the secret to success usually lies in the last place many people think to look: the day-to-day workplace culture. And some incredibly influential businesspeople have backed this up. While one of the world’s most prolific entrepreneurs, Richard Branson, has stressed the importance of company culture to success on several occasions throughout […]
Six networking tips to help grow your business
It’s fair to say that networking doesn’t come easily to everyone. While the extroverts among us might jump at every chance to meet new people, more introverted personalities usually recoil at the prospect of initiating conversations with people they don’t know. But, whatever your gremlins (if you have them), networking is beneficial for everyone and […]
Top strategies for keeping your staff motivated and engaged
Employee engagement might sound like a HR buzzword – one of those phrases that provokes a few eye rolls around the room the moment it’s mentioned. But plenty of studies have been done to back up the real positive impact of motivated and engaged employees on businesses. While almost three-quarters of business leaders (71 per […]
Benefits of Using an Electronic Settlement Service
Using an electronic settlement service compliments eConveyancing modernisation across most of Australia – thanks to the mandates in Victoria and WA last year and in NSW this year – the benefits of electronic conveyancing are widely known. Essentially, e-conveyancing allows conveyancers and lawyers to reduce the paperwork and manual processes associated with traditional conveyancing practices […]
The importance of comprehensive due diligence in Family Law: A case study with Affirm Legal
“My client will be proceeding with Property Orders in Family Court but she has been kept in the dark when it comes to asset ownership during the marriage.” William – Principal – Affirm Legal Affirm Legal are an Australian based, general practice Law firm with a thriving Family Law practice area. Principal of the firm, […]
Six Ways to Attract New Clients to Your Practice
Every business is operating in a highly competitive environment today – and the increased transparency offered by the digital world is applying even more pressure on businesses to attract new clients. Did you know that one survey found nearly half (49%) of all people will avoid a business with anything less than a four-out-of-five star […]
Protections are finally on the way for off-plan buying in NSW
In NSW, it’s fair to say that confidence in the new apartment market is waning. Recent media reports of defective buildings and mass evacuations have left many would-be “new build” buyers with the impression they’re an incredibly risky investment compared to off-plan buying in an established development. The lack of confidence in buying new apartments […]
Why workplace diversity is so important
Most people think of workplace diversity as a measure of a company’s inclusivity and values of fairness. It’s not surprising, then, that evidence of diversity in a workforce is usually taken as representative of a positive company culture and an attractive place to work. But in an increasingly global business environment where evolving technologies, economics […]
Why VOI technology is a boost for conveyancers in 2019 and beyond
To reduce the risk of identity fraud and fraudulent property transactions, verifying a client’s identity is part of the everyday due diligence required of conveyancing professionals, but is made easy with VOI technology. But the manual processes involved in identity verification can take up a lot of valuable time and effort including arranging in-person meetings, […]
