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The idea of adding sensors and intelligence to basic objects was discussed throughout the 1980s. The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the Internet, collecting and sharing data This adds a level of digital intelligence to devices that would be otherwise dumb,…

The 2020s will be a digitized generation; basically anything and everything is becoming part of the ongoing digital transformation. Companies are daily shifting from the analog mode of operation and adopting the ever-sprouting digital technologies, which are not only increasing productivity but also efficiency and relevance. From delivery drones and Chatbots, to self-driving vehicles to…

Business processing outsourcing is an efficient approach to subcontracting both regular and important business-related operations to external vendors. Outsourcing has been used for decades of course, with contractors, sub contractors and freelancers a relatively common occurrence in many large and small companies. In fact, formal outsourcing goes back further than you might think. With faster…

IN February we discussed the difference between flexible employment and remote talent, focusing on the benefits of leveraging freelancers and/or remote teams. As enthusiastic as we are about remote talent, in-house staff is still the mainstay of business in Australia and flexible employment for your in-house staff is an important part of this. Offering flexibility…

The idea of flexible employment has become an undeniable reality in today’s business world. More than any other type of workforce, the number of flexible workers has increased drastically in the last decade. To be clear, flexible employment is where your employees are able to work flexible hours, and away from the office – such…

When beginning your firm’s outsourcing deployment, it is helpful to review what tasks if outsourced will free up the in-house team. We have collated a list of 5 common tasks that many law firms currently outsource to team SBA. Conveyancing Support Team SBA currently assists law firms with end to end conveyancing support services including…

Many firms view conveyancing as a loss leader or a resource intensive practice area that requires constant oversight to ensure profitability and good client service Clients of SBA are bucking this trend and optimising outsourcing to improve workflow, volume and staff retention. There are several reasons for firms to outsource their conveyancing work. Outsourcing allows…

How much time do you spend formatting your documents? Is this a question you could honestly answer? When considering utilising outsourcing in your business, some of the major tasks in your day might jump out at you, whether it be bookkeeping, legal or admin work. But what about the time consuming, yet essential task of…

Given the financial year end is often a time for divisions to finalise budgets it is also a key time to focus on the opportunity cost of time for in-house counsel and how legal process outsourcing (LPO) can enable internal teams to minimise the opportunity cost of time. In-house counsel are a key part of…

CPD Seminars for law firms and other professional practices Partha and Brendan work closely with a lot of businesses and service providers, working in various industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. This gives us the opportunity to see how various businesses operate. These insights often get drawn upon to provide anecdotal information that we use…