Law firms commonly divide client-related expenses into two categories: hard costs and soft costs. The distinction matters because it affects billing, accounting, client expectations, profitability, and professional-responsibility obligations. In simple terms, hard...
If you’re weighing an ownership transition as your exit strategy, one worry tends to surface fast: “Will my employees suddenly vote on every decision?” It’s a fair question, and the answer is reassuring. Employee ownership does not mean your...
In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Phil Whitman sits down with Dane Boeckermann, CEO of BGM, to discuss the firm’s entrepreneurial growth strategy, its succession-focused approach, and how BGM is preparing its people and clients for AI. In this...
Law firms grow not just by winning cases, but by taking a disciplined, client-centric approach to business development. A mix of relationship-building, process optimization, and smart use of technology can expand both top-line revenue and client lifetime value. Below...
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) offer more than just a financial deal—they have the potential to completely reshape your company culture and increase employee engagement. By aligning the interests of your employees with the goals of the business, ESOPs can...
