swamp
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Post by swamp on Jul 31, 2015 10:52:56 GMT -5
I'm doing well.
I'm busy, busier than I was prior to leaving the other place. Most of my clients came with me, and a picked up a bunch of new ones that didn't want to make the 20 mile drive to my old office. I'm doing mortgages for the same bank, and another one. I'm on the list for one more bank, but they haven't assigned any to me. Whatever. The other bank more than makes up for it.
So, do I hire another support staff, or buy myself a new jet ski?
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violagirl
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Post by violagirl on Jul 31, 2015 10:57:26 GMT -5
If you bought a jet ski would you have time to use it?
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Jul 31, 2015 10:59:32 GMT -5
If you bought a jet ski would you have time to use it? probably not, lol.
I already have 3 older models. we haven't even gotten them running this year.
But I want a shiny new one!!!!!!
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Post by The Captain on Jul 31, 2015 10:59:44 GMT -5
I'm doing well.
I'm busy, busier than I was prior to leaving the other place. Most of my clients came with me, and a picked up a bunch of new ones that didn't want to make the 20 mile drive to my old office. I'm doing mortgages for the same bank, and another one. I'm on the list for one more bank, but they haven't assigned any to me. Whatever. The other bank more than makes up for it.
So, do I hire another support staff, or buy myself a new jet ski?
You hire a law clerk that can do most of the heavy lifting, thus freeing you to do an 3:1 review freeing up your time. |
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jul 31, 2015 11:01:49 GMT -5
YAY!!!
Sell two of the old jet skis to contribute to the price of the new one.
Do you have the physical space to add another person to your office?
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Post by snapdragon on Jul 31, 2015 11:03:03 GMT -5
Glad to hear that you are doing well in the new office!
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Jul 31, 2015 11:09:25 GMT -5
YAY!!!
Sell two of the old jet skis to contribute to the price of the new one.
Do you have the physical space to add another person to your office? I can add one secretary and one attorney. Or 2 secretaries. |
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Post by swamp on Jul 31, 2015 11:45:39 GMT -5
But seriously, I need to do something, otherwise, I'm going to get whacked at tax time.
Hookers and blow are justifiable business expenses, right? |
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 31, 2015 11:47:50 GMT -5
Hire an associate and push most of the work on them! that's it rolls at my firm.
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Post by flamingo on Jul 31, 2015 12:08:04 GMT -5
YAY!!!
Sell two of the old jet skis to contribute to the price of the new one.
Do you have the physical space to add another person to your office? I can add one secretary and one attorney. Or 2 secretaries. So which do you really need more of? A secretary to do the admin work or an attorney to do the "attorney" work? And if you hire another attorney, will that then up the need for a second secretary for that attorney? As an attorney who worked in a small law office for a short period of time, I was able to do most of my own secretarial work. But that isn't always the case. But really, hire SOMEONE! Then when you do buy your shiny new jet ski you'll have the time to really enjoy it!  |
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Post by dannylion on Jul 31, 2015 12:33:23 GMT -5
Yay! Well done, swamp!
Hire more minions. |
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Post by Opti on Jul 31, 2015 14:48:30 GMT -5
YAY!!!
Sell two of the old jet skis to contribute to the price of the new one.
Do you have the physical space to add another person to your office? I can add one secretary and one attorney. Or 2 secretaries. Which choice helps you go towards the business you want to build? When you figure that out, hire them, and when the business grows enough again - buy a new Jet Ski. 
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Post by Mardi Gras Audrey on Jul 31, 2015 15:06:18 GMT -5
Hire someone with a jet ski so they can drive you around while you are typing briefs on the back....  |
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Post by WholeLottaNothin on Jul 31, 2015 15:07:54 GMT -5
When can I start?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 7:58:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 8:16:41 GMT -5
I agree with Flamingo; figure out which work you need to farm out. Maybe a paralegal?
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Post by busymom on Aug 1, 2015 8:23:40 GMT -5
Congrats on your growing business. Oh, & here's some minions for your office:
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Aug 1, 2015 8:41:45 GMT -5
Note to self: buy more bananas for the minions.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Aug 1, 2015 10:40:58 GMT -5
I can work for you remotely... I need some extra cash for bookers and blow.
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Post by alabamagal on Aug 1, 2015 11:29:56 GMT -5
I can work for you remotely... I need some extra cash for bookers and blow. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards Bookers? That doesn't sound all that fun. |
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 1, 2015 11:44:49 GMT -5
In regard to the tax issue, have you started donating to non-profits in return for your name on their wall or a t-shirt?
Since it sounds like you need another secretary regardless, post for that asap! We can help you screen applicants.
How easily could you find a lawyer--with whom you want to work--to join you?
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Aug 1, 2015 11:59:48 GMT -5
I can work for you remotely... I need some extra cash for bookers and blow. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards Bookers? That doesn't sound all that fun. Yeah... They read to you while they, you know  Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Aug 1, 2015 14:58:38 GMT -5
I can add one secretary and one attorney. Or 2 secretaries. 2 secretaries =  that are Hookers part time!
NO one more attorney!  don't want the competition within your business!
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 1, 2015 15:14:42 GMT -5
Congratulations on a job well done, and get 1 attorney and one secretary.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Aug 1, 2015 15:44:44 GMT -5
Congrats, swamp.
If having some support staff and another attorney will free you up a bit and you can do it, then go for it.
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Post by lund on Aug 1, 2015 16:41:49 GMT -5
Congratulations on the business growth!
I agree with two persons. But I think that you should scout the area a little and consider what is for hire. (I assume that your area is not very big, so qualified employees may not be abundant.)
Since training people usually takes some time and you are the only trainer available, getting quality employees who stay fro a while and get along is extra important.
So, if you would hire an attorney, would (s)he stay for awhile, or just for a year or so, and then move on?
Would a secretary stay longer, and can you get quality ones?
In case the attorneys are career people aiming to move on and the secretaries are skilled but more settled down, two of the latter kind may be easier. On the other hand, with an attorney and a legal secretary, the pecking order will be quite clear.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 1, 2015 19:35:39 GMT -5
I vote for 2 new secretaries , revisit a lawyer in another year or so  ? |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Aug 1, 2015 23:30:37 GMT -5
well alright! 2 new secretaries seems to be the better bet! |
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Post by Ombud on Aug 2, 2015 9:40:27 GMT -5
Secretary + Paralegal. They can do both secretarial functions (explain upfront it will be required at times) + some lifting, won't take clients if moving on
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Post by tskeeter on Aug 3, 2015 14:07:18 GMT -5
But seriously, I need to do something, otherwise, I'm going to get whacked at tax time.
Hookers and blow are justifiable business expenses, right? Client entertainment? |
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