Clear your Outlook inbox, clear your mind

The Indiana Lawyer recently published my article on getting to Inbox 0.  From the article: Why strive for Inbox Zero? The simple answer is because it allows you to be in control rather than be controlled. You get the email out of your inbox and choose when you will respond. Conceptually, Inbox Zero is easy … Continue reading Clear your Outlook inbox, clear your mind

How To: Add card in Outlook Automatically

I regularly get asked how to automatically add my vCard (electronic business card) in Outlook automatically to each email I send.  I show you how here: https://youtu.be/hAQrnRFXOLE Keep in mind that Outlook will always show the image of your vCard with this method.  You may want to add some contact information in text only to your signature … Continue reading How To: Add card in Outlook Automatically

Start Your Day in Outlook Today

Recently, the Indiana Lawyer published an article I wrote titled "Give yourself a fresh perspective on Outlook."  From the article: Outlook is a powerful personal information manager. With a few tweaks, you can set the program to show you important and relevant information for the day, rather than being driven by the latest and loudest … Continue reading Start Your Day in Outlook Today

What do to when a client asks: what information do I need to provide?

Lawyers: How many times has this happened you?  A client requests what information he or she needs to provide before your initial meeting. You think it through, and draft an email or letter with a list of the requested information. You send the email or letter, happy to be done with the task. To take … Continue reading What do to when a client asks: what information do I need to provide?

Why you should consider Microsoft Office 365

The Indiana Lawyer recently published an article I wrote titled "Why you should consider Microsoft Office 365." From the article: Migrating to Office 365 is a decision that should be made with careful planning and consideration of the risks and benefits of a cloud-based system. That said, the trend toward using other people’s computers to … Continue reading Why you should consider Microsoft Office 365

Overview of Microsoft Word for Law Firms

One of the most used programs in a law office or any business today is Microsoft Word. Many of us haven't mastered all of what Word can do or how the program can help us be more effective with our practices. I put together this video overview of Microsoft Word to help legal professionals get … Continue reading Overview of Microsoft Word for Law Firms