From first contact to signed agreement: organizing the firm’s sales funnel
Many firms lose clients because they don’t follow up, not because of price. See how to organize the intake stages, from the first conversation to the signed agreement.
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Many firms lose clients because they don’t follow up, not because of price. See how to organize the intake stages, from the first conversation to the signed agreement.
A well-drafted fee agreement is an enforceable instrument and prevents most disagreements with clients. See the essential clauses under the Brazilian Statute of the Legal Profession.
A clear, well-structured, followed-up fee proposal increases your hiring rate. See the essential elements, common mistakes and how to follow up without pressuring the client.
Charging too little undervalues the profession; charging without criteria drives clients away. See the factors behind a fair fee and how to use your own firm’s data to price better.
Late payments quietly erode a firm’s cash flow. Discover six practical measures — from the agreement to automatic billing — to get paid on time and keep a good relationship with the client.
Time tracking shows how much time each case and each client consume. See how to implement timesheets without red tape and use the data to price your fees better.
Success fees depend on settlements, release of court deposits and transfers that can take years. See how to record, track and collect success fees without losing money along the way.
Billing clients feels uncomfortable for many lawyers — and that is why late payments grow. See how to structure fee collection in an automatic, clear and respectful way.
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