We’re big fans of The Pomodoro Technique at Rocket Matter. One of the apps I have on my iPhone is Pomodoro Pro, which allows me to get into my productive groove no matter where I am. The Pomodoro Technique is simple: you set a timer for 25 minutes and work on only one task during that time. No email, Facebook, [...]

In this post we’ll focus on Facebook app usage and how it directly affects your online security. Here are 3 vital questions you need to be asking yourself

Almost all creativity involves purposeful play, noted psychologist, Abraham Maslow opined. Games improve communication, interpersonal relations, and productivity in any team. They can help you develop leadership skills and build self-confidence, enhance problem-solving strategies and boost creativity. Can your brain handle the fun? [The Big Book of Brain-Building] Here are a few fun and engaging ways to do just that: 1. [...]

Making adjustments to keep your law firm profitable can be daunting to most. Ari Kaplan, Esq., author of the newly released Reinventing Professional Services – Building Your Business in the Digital Marketplace will show you how to reinvent your practice and build your profile in today’s changing digital landscape in this webinar. Reserve Your Seat Now! When: July 28th, 12PM EST In [...]

We have websites. We blog. We gather statistics about our websites and blogs, analyze our content and track performance. And we generally do this by using the free service provided by Google Analytics. With more than 50 reports, including visitor, traffic and content metrics, the Analytics iPhone App brings that experience to the palm of our hand. Whether you have just [...]

Are you an internet addict? In this video podcast episode, we’re excited to offer the first 15 minutes of this completely original session! Watch and learn as Mr. Port explores the hazards of constant connectedness and what attorneys can do to manage their risks!

I’ve come across a few discussions recently about moving blogs from TypePad or Posterous to Tumblr. Hey, if were blogging on those platforms, I’d be looking for alternatives too. But, ditching WordPress for Tumblr? No. With headlines proclaiming that Tumblr has surpassed WordPress in the total number of blogs (if you don’t count the self-hosted version of WordPress), it’s no [...]

If you’re a lawyer thinking about using cloud computing for your law firm practice, the good news is that the ABA, Alabama, California, and other states have issued ethics opinions (or proposals) on the subject giving you a thumbs up, provided you know who you’re dealing with. However, the news on this front from North Carolina is not so good. [...]

…There is a huge and very specific pocket of inefficiency that currently exists in the market for legal services.
While lawyers (particularly business lawyers) are trying harder than ever to generate and keep clients, there exists a ton of aggressive, smart entrepreneurs who need good legal services – and are willing to pay for them – but don’t seek them out for fear of irregular and/or unbounded bills.

Earlier this week, we discussed getting started with Evernote, the amazing note taking tool. Get it on your mobile, and you’ll kick yourself for not having done so before. If you’re not familiar with Evernote, here’s the skinny: it allows you to organize digital clippings and notes easily, synch them across different devices, and share them. In other words, Evernote [...]