Are you a law firm owner? Do you wish there was a resource out there showing you how to save as much money as possible on your taxes? This is the place. If you need help with bookkeeping and tax strategy, let's chat - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal l ...
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Hosted by Law Firm Growth Consultant Dan Warburton, this is the ultimate podcast for law firm owners, partners, MDs and CEOs who want to increase their profits while reducing their workload. You'll gain real, proven industry insights into building a thriving law firm that will enable you to live the lifestyle you deserve.
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Why purchasing a law firm is so hard.
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0:48Why purchasing a law firm is so hard. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#298: The Power of Rules: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Life and Business
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34:57Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, failing to follow through on your goals despite your best intentions? You're not alone. Many law firm owners struggle to create lasting change in their lives, relying on willpower alone to push through. But what if there was a better way? In this episode, Melissa shares insights on how to make success a…
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106 - How This Law Firm Partner Went from Exhausted Technician to Thriving Business Owner
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35:31Rob started his first firm shortly after he qualified when he was 28 and, as one of his then partners commented, they “had all the confidence of ignorance”. In 2006, Rob set up the first iteration of the Atkins Dellow business with Graham Atkins, his very good friend from law school. They operated under the umbrella of Atkins, with Graham offering …
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Sometimes using tech to make things easier makes them WAY more complicated.
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0:49Sometimes using tech to make things easier makes them WAY more complicated. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/…
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The ONLY funds that should go into a law firm trust account.
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0:44The ONLY funds that should go into a law firm trust account. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Don’t use Mint as your law firm bookkeeping platform.
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0:48Don’t use Mint as your law firm bookkeeping platform. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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108 - The 3 Secrets to Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performance Talent
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35:37In this episode, Chrissie will take us through the three secrets that law firm owners can implement to attract, develop and retain high-performance talent. Chrissie Wolfe is a partner at Nexa who specialises in medical and cosmetics injuries and also has a consulting business focused on supporting law firm firms and legal teams in the attraction an…
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My process for hiring overseas virtual assistants.
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5:01My process for hiring overseas virtual assistants. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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When is the Right time to Elect S-Corp Status?
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0:55When is the Right time to Elect S-Corp Status? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Easy law firm owner tax strategy to start 2025.
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0:47Easy law firm owner tax strategy to start 2025. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Confession time - I don’t budget for my law firm.
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0:49Confession time - I don’t budget for my law firm. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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The real reason your law firm isn’t growing.
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0:45The real reason your law firm isn’t growing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Law firm owners leave your quickbooks accounts alone!
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0:51Law firm owners leave your quickbooks accounts alone! Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#297: Escape the Burnout Treadmill: Focus on Resource Allocation, Not Just Growth
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23:45Do you feel like you're constantly working harder but not seeing the growth you want in your law firm? You're hiring more people, taking on more cases, and putting in long hours, yet your revenue and profit aren't keeping up. It's a frustrating cycle that can lead to burnout and leave you feeling stuck on a treadmill. In this episode, Melissa expla…
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107 - The 3 Mistakes Law Firms Make that Can Destroy Their Business & How to Avoid Them
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36:30In this episode Karen takes us through the 3 mistakes that law firms make that can destroy their business, and cause them to lose fees, or cost them income and how to avoid them. Karen has over 30 years’ experience of defending claims against professionals, primarily solicitors, accountants and tax advisors. She became frustrated by the fact that p…
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My law firm potential client sales script.
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4:12My law firm potential client sales script. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member?
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0:42Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustacco…
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Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps.
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0:56Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It.
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1:12Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing.
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0:49If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring.
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0:45I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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AI for Law Firms - My First Use Case.
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0:54AI for Law Firms - My First Use Case. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#296: Easy Mode vs. Hard Mode: Positioning Yourself to Win
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25:03Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing life on "hard mode"? Like no matter how much effort you put in, you can't seem to get ahead or achieve the results you want? What if there was a way to flip the script and start playing on "easy mode" instead? By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what it means to position y…
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My 2025 goals revealed. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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The legal services not suited for google ads.
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0:44The legal services not suited for google ads. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Depositing earned legal fees in your IOLTA is hurting your business!
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0:44Depositing earned legal fees in your IOLTA is hurting your business! Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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The key to law firm revenue stability.
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0:44The key to law firm revenue stability. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Why I chose high deductible health insurance.
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0:51Why I chose high deductible health insurance. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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The one thing all law firm goals depend on.
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0:48The one thing all law firm goals depend on. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm owners should NOT link quickbooks and Clio.
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0:46Law firm owners should NOT link quickbooks and Clio. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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#295: Regain Control of Your Firm: Data-Driven Decision Making
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20:37Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut with your law firm, desperately wanting to get your hands around your business but not knowing where to start? You're not alone. Many law firm owners struggle with understanding their data, identifying key focus areas, and making the necessary changes to achieve their goals. In this episode, Melissa dives…
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105 - Alex McPherson, Partner & Founder, Ignition Law
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37:40In this episode, we discuss how Alex focused on building a great culture across his firm to scale effectively and profitably past the £5M turnover mark. In this session, we will explore leadership skills in depth and explain why they are so important for any law firm owner looking to build a truly profitable and thriving firm. Any entrepreneurial l…
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Law firm Facebook ads are not good for these types of clients.
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0:47Law firm Facebook ads are not good for these types of clients. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm flat fees should NOT go into your IOLTA account.
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0:45Law firm flat fees should NOT go into your IOLTA account. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use facebook ads in my law firm.
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0:40How I use facebook ads in my law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My law firm content distribution schedule.
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0:38My law firm content distribution schedule. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm partnerships are generally a bad idea.
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0:48Law firm partnerships are generally a bad idea. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My law firm goal setting frameworks.
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0:46My law firm goal setting frameworks. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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104 - How to Effectively Partner with Others to Boost Efficiency, Profitability, Compliance and Client Satisfaction
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32:57Hosted on this episode is Grant Sanders, the head of Legal Operations at Stephen Rimmer Solicitors. He has a passion for turning law practice into a well-oiled machine – whilst meeting today’s demanding compliance regulations. In this episode, Grant broke down how effective it is to partner with consultants and other small law firm service provider…
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#294: Before You Expand: Mastering Your Core Services First
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32:45Are you considering expanding your law firm by adding a new practice area? It's a common dilemma faced by many law firm owners looking to grow their business and boost revenue. But is it the right move for your firm at this time? Don't let the allure of a new revenue stream cloud your judgment. Tune in to discover how to approach expansion strategi…
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When is the right time to give a raise in a law firm?
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0:44When is the right time to give a raise in a law firm? Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use google ads in my estate planning law firm.
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0:46How I use google ads in my estate planning law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use my law firm profit. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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An easy way to do law firm trust account reconciliation.
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0:46An easy way to do law firm trust account reconciliation. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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103 - The 3 Things You Need to Nurture & Care For to Build a Highly Successful Law Firm
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41:32My next guest is Rhiannon Cambrook-Woods, a Partner and business owner with a history of building and managing law firms over the past 20+ years. Recent personal accolades include success at the Court of Appeal in defamation and a £1.3m recovery against a well-known TV personality. Rhiannon is a Solicitor specialising in litigation, financial dispu…
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#293: Reframe Your Goals: Embrace the Stretch, Not Just the Destination
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21:56Do you ever feel like you're frantically chasing your goals, only to be left deflated when you don't hit them by the deadline? What if the key to sustainable growth lies not in the destination, but in the stretch? In this episode, Melissa dives deeper into the topic of goal-setting and shares some powerful insights that can transform the way you ap…
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An easy way to get referrals without leaving your law firm office.
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0:47An easy way to get referrals without leaving your law firm office. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My secret to selling more legal services.
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0:41My secret to selling more legal services. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How to pay your kids through your law firm.
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0:46How to pay your kids through your law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I find quality VAs for my law firm.
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0:44How I find quality VAs for my law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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