We have a few spaces left on next weeks contracting courses in Bradford and Gateshead so get you bookings in asap. It will be nice to do some face to face training, rather than talking into a phone headset in front of a computer screen. I hope I have not forgotten how to do it!
Civil procurement just get more and more chaotic. “Updated” Family and SWL procurement plans are due shortly and the window has moved back to the 22nd February (we will have a week of appointments to rearrange again!!!). Mental Health seems to be starting on the 8th Feb though – but we have been waiting for […]
This Friday we touch on the vexed subject of making money out of the standard fee scehmes. It brings together, in one short focussed session, all the key cost protection and maximisation advice JRS has provided to clients in recent years. We also identify the essential the essential attitudinal change required by fee earners in […]
Another i Pod, dog walk inspired choice. An all time favourite with his best know track;
As if there wasn’t enough to be getting on with, cost audits and appeals have suddenly reappeared as has an SQM audit and what looks like a national initiative on Court Duty Solicitor claims and records. Things which follow from this are: Get appropriate proof of means on all LH cases – read the guidance […]
Immigration firms: please, please, please ring us about your bids. Your biggest risks are simple technical errors – pick up the phone, it’s free.
This Friday’s webinar was planned before CDS procurement was put back a month. We have decided not to play around with the timetable and go ahead with this guide to making a successful “bid” for a renewal of, or fresh application for, your contract. As ever a distilled and essential guide to the central requirements […]
Think we had one through the garden last night judging by the footprints – corny, weather related choice perhaps but one I like from Belle & Sebastian;
The Immigration tender process runs apace and we are reminded of the key deadlines today: 14th Jan the Q&A process ends and the final deadline is Noon 28th January. Working on this today has identified one Q which needs an answer; is the “Private Client Information” spreadsheet, which contains certain equal opps and financial disclosure […]
Don’t forget the return to 17.5% VAT which will begin to have an impact upon your billing. Here is their guidance on the subject.