Marketing for lawyers, accountants and professional services
In recent years, thought leadership has become an essential part of an effective marketing toolkit. Many businesses and marketers feel the pressure to keep generating new insights to stand out in the sea of marketing content. While thought leadership is a great way to showcase new ideas, it can do much more for your business. When done right, it can position your business as a…
In the face of growing complexity and uncertainty, the traditional idea of “tough as nails” leadership is losing support. Employees and consumers alike are seeking authentic and approachable leaders they can trust and that comes by leading with vulnerability. A different approach to leadership Traditionally, leadership has involved projecting a confident, competent, and authoritative image. This stems from the belief that employees respect “tough”…
The concept of thought leadership has grown in popularity in recent years. However, it can be tricky to define and measure which can make it difficult for businesses to understand the impact it can make. But when done well, t delivers an impressive return on investment. What makes a thought leader? Thought leadership isn’t a novel concept. Every industry has its thought leaders. These…
What is the difference between thought leadership and content marketing? Businesses across the world are turning towards content to power their marketing strategy. The categories of “content marketing” and “thought leadership marketing” have grown rapidly. These approaches have many similarities. This has led to some confusion around their roles, goals, and messaging. To get results, it’s important to understand the differences between them. Thought…
Traditionally, accounting has relied on long-term client partnerships and referrals to meet its business goals. With advances in technology, this approach is no longer enough. Potential clients today tend to shop around online before they hire an accountant. They are now more likely to find your accounting firm in search engine results or on a social media platform. This is why your online presence…
Organisations across industries, including leading law firms, are turning to content marketing. According to this report by the Content Marketing Institute, 90% of Australian marketers agree that content marketing is an important component of their marketing program, yet 97% reported varying levels of success in meeting their organisation’s targets. When done right, content marketing can be a cost-effective way to boost revenue and create…
With a Federal Election just around the corner, policy proposals are flowing thick and fast. From franking credits to tax cuts, we’re likely to see changes that significantly affect the finance, real estate, accounting and legal sectors. But until we know who’ll take the reins post-election, let’s take a look at things that have already been enacted. If you think your clients would like…
It seems like Christmas was just a week or two ago, and yet somehow it’s February. Things are definitely full steam ahead in the Legal Writers office, but the same can’t be said for Parliament. With an election mooted for May, the government has unofficially entered caretaker mode and very little legislation is getting passed. That doesn’t mean that the courts and agencies are…
September was a busy month for our government as they reassessed their policies under a new leader. This has kept law-makers relatively quiet, although it promises to heat up in the coming months. But there’s still plenty of news this month to update your clients on, whether they’re corporates or individuals. If you’re struggling for ideas or time to get your marketing off the…
This month in accounting and finance – July 2018 This is our first accounting and finance wrap up. Like our legal wrap up, each month we’ll bring you a summary of developments that may be relevant to your clients. This is designed to help you identify interesting things to write blog posts on, put in newsletters and talk to your clients about. If you’re running…