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Covid-19 and Sole Practitioners Nov 12, 2020

Covid-19 and Sole Practitioners

During the pandemic, businesses across various industries have faced challenges and pressures, including inconsistent and unpredictable work volumes. Many organisations have had to adapt to remote work arrangements, which can introduce technological challenges and require effective management of remote staff.

For sole practitioners or small firms, managing the workload during uncertain times can be particularly challenging. The fluctuating work volume may make it difficult to determine whether hiring additional staff is viable or necessary.

Some key challenges they typically encounter:

  1. Workload management: As the sole attorney in their practice, solo practitioners are responsible for handling all aspects of their cases, including client communication, legal research, document preparation, court appearances, and administrative tasks. Managing a heavy workload and meeting deadlines can be overwhelming.
  2. Limited resources: Solo practitioners often have limited financial resources, making it challenging to invest in advanced technology, professional development, or hiring additional staff. They must find ways to balance cost-effective solutions while maintaining the quality of their legal services.
  3. Time management: With numerous responsibilities competing for their attention, solo practitioners must effectively manage their time to prioritise tasks, allocate sufficient time for client matters, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  4. Client acquisition and retention: Building and maintaining a client base can be challenging for solo practitioners, especially in a competitive legal market. Effective marketing and client relationship management strategies are vital to attract and retain clients.

Team SBA specialises in providing flexible resourcing solutions to support sole practitioners. They offer access to a team of experienced legal professionals at competitive prices, allowing practitioners to deploy this team as needed for specific projects or assignments.

By leveraging Team SBA’s resources, sole practitioners can benefit from increased service delivery capacities without incurring fixed costs associated with hiring full-time staff. This flexible resourcing model aims to help practitioners grow their practice and profitability while maintaining their brand identity through white label interactions with clients.

If you are interested in exploring how Team SBA’s flexible, white label resourcing solutions can benefit your practice, get in touch with us today!

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