Twitter is the most recent internet phenomenon. It started with a simple question: “What are you doing?” Yet, it has become so much more–relationship builder, marketing tool, community organizer, open conference line. Here are 3 simple strategies to have Twitter grow…
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Six Sigma Theories – how can they be applied to law firms?
Six Sigma is a business management strategy, initially implemented by Motorola, that today enjoys widespread application in many sectors of industry. Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors)…
Investigations – The Case of the Disappearing Lover
A recent case from the Diary of a Private Investigator Blog http://private-investigator-diary.blogspot.com We were instructed on a case not so long ago that involved a spouse concerned that her partner was cheating on her because he kept disappearing at weekends…
Free Outplacement Services and Jobsearch Support for Newly Unemployed Professionals
Ten-Percent.co.uk Limited has been awarded a 2 year contract by the Department of Work & Pensions to provide Job Search Support services to Newly Unemployed Professionals. Clients referred to us by Jobcentre Plus will receive free career coaching & counselling,…
LinkedIn – Update May 2009 – 11.5 million connections and counting..
We wrote an article 3 months ago on LinkedIn, outlining its benefits to professionals, particularly lawyers. At the time, we gave you our Managing Director’s LinkedIn details: 92 connections, 145,800 connections 2 degrees away and 7,714,500 connections 3 degrees away.…
Which? enters the Wills Market
The Law Society Gazette has reported that Which? have entered the wills market via a link to Blake Lapthorn. This is nothing to be surprised about really, as Which? seem to have taken an affront to solicitors for many years…
Helping Employees with Credit Crunch stress levels
As the recession deepens and anxiety takes hold, you can play a vital role in helping staff avoid falling victim to stress. Increased anxiety brought about by financial and job insecurity now pose a risk to employee health, with two…
Investigation & Surveillance for Lawyers
TP Investigations Limited is the litigation support arm of www.Ten-Percent.co.uk. Since 2001 we have been providing discrete surveillance and investigation services to law firms and their clients, and have a good track record of getting results. You can ring 01745…
House Prices Down 28%, but is this the bottom of the market?
UK property prices will have fallen by 28% from their peak before the market downturn ends, the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has said. The economists’ group predicted prices would reach their trough early next year, but said…
Salary Guide – May 2009
Salary Guide from Recent Placements and Offers In case this assists anyone with determining salary levels, we have included recent offers into us: 1. Duty Solicitor, North London – £35,000 2. Duty Solicitor – Freelance – Central London – 66% Court…