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Ins and Outs of Business Development

By [email protected], Allan Colman
May 01, 2013

If you want your firm to have deep roots and a solid foundation, you need to build from the ground up.' And while the foundation contains elements like tactics, ideals and approaches, the main ingredients are the attorneys providing the services.' Finding, hiring, and cultivating them will create a base that you will always be able to rely on and be proud of in any situation — from introducing to clients to closing a deal.

If you want your firm to have deep roots and a solid foundation, you need to build from the ground up.' And while the foundation contains elements like tactics, ideals and approaches, the main ingredients are the attorneys providing the services.' Finding, hiring, and cultivating them will create a base that you will always be able to rely on and be proud of in any situation — from introducing to clients to closing a deal.

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