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Video is becoming popular across multiple platforms. Not only is it being used more in business for testimonials, tutorials, and social media, video depositions are becoming popular in the legal field.
Why use video depositions?
Depositions are part of the discovery process at the beginning of a case. Video is used when an attorney suspects a witness is lying, in estate planning cases to document the signing of wills and trusts, and to capture testimony of witnesse...

Whether it is saving time or money, if you’re a member of legal team, it’s likely you are looking for ways to save on your next deposition. Building relationships, setting pricing while controlling costs, and creating efficiencies will go a long way to creating the successful firm you desire. It can begin simply by partnering with a court reporting firm.
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As your Phoenix based court reporting firm, Herder and Associates strives to make your job easier by prov...

You’ve worked hard your whole life and are enjoying your retirement. Your financial planner and Tucson estate planning attorney have worked together to ensure you have living expenses covered by pensions and retirement investments, and when the time comes, you’re able to afford the cost of dying to pay medical and funeral expenses.

This summer brought a number of disasters from the Burro Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains east of Tucson to the Tonto National Forest wildfires, and most recently the devastating hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. It’s made us take a step back and ask ourselves, “What would you take with you in case of disaster?” Many times evacuations take place in what feels like a moment’s notice – days, hours, or even minutes depending on how a fire or storm moves...

You’ve worked hard and are close to retiring. You and your spouse would love nothing more than to have a home in the sunny part of the country at least part of the year. Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa are perfect places to consider when buying a second home but don’t rush the decision. Take time to hire the right real estate agent, review your financial situation, and learn about the market before signing on the line.

Whether you’re in the East Valley year round or part-time, you’re sure to take advantage of the beauty, weather, and golf courses available in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and beyond. Dust off the golf clubs and come with me for a tour of the best east valley golf course communities where, in addition to golf, you can enjoy amenities like on-site restaurants, tennis courts, walking paths, and easy access to freeways and other attractions.

Life happens. Families grow, children leave the nest, and parents need home care. If your housing needs are changing, it’s time to consider listing your home and looking for a place better suited to your lifestyle.

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While technology in the courtroom is changing at a rather fast pace, it’s not without concerns about the upcoming court reporter shortage. This is one industry where we still have the human factor. It is estimated that the demand for court reporters will outpace the supply especially in the next five years as more than 5,000 court reporters retire. [Source]

The average age of court reporters is 51-53 years old, well above the national average of 41 years which means younger people are not considering court reporting as a career. This is causing a court reporter shortage that could impact courts and law firms in the near future.

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When it comes to feeding your child athlete, nothing is more important than balanced meals and snacks of protein, carbohydrates, and starch. They might not think so but it’s what’s best for their growing athletic bodies. Many kids will naturally crave whatever their bodies need so it’s important for parents and coaches to pay attention.

In terms of vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron are important as well as protein for strong bones and muscles.

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No words required. Just a swoosh logo and we know it’s Nike.

What we forget is that Nike wasn’t anything when they first started. Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, they were a reseller of Japanese running shoes. It wasn’t until 1973 that they rebranded under the name Nike, which happens to be the name of the Greek Godess of victory, and began endorsements for athletes that they gained in popularity.

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There’s a reason clients choose to do business with you over someone else. They’ve met you and grown to know, like, and trust you to the point they’re willing to invest money into your product or service. Whether it is document management or another product, the first way to solidify trust with new clients is clear communication.

The work doesn’t stop at the sale.

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Are you a team leader? It might be time to switch up how you’re conducting your meetings. Going from a client meeting to a staff meeting often leaves us with a feeling that there’s so much more to do. We lose focus on our shared mission and connection to one another.

Mobile devices have made it easy for us to read content while we’re on the go. What happens if the blog post includes killer content but isn’t easy to read? Most of us abandon the site in favor of one that is more pleasing to the eye.

Bold, headlines, numbering, and graphics are just a few of the things (almost) every blog post needs.

You have to create your own content to gain the love of Google, establish yourself as the expert in your industry, and share more than other people’s content on social media.

All too often I hear the concern that blogging and (other content like live streaming, videos, and podcasting) will give away too many secrets about a business but it’s the opposite. You will attract your ideal clients because you’re illustrating you’re knowledgeable about your products and services but that’s not the only reason your business needs a blog.

Let’s not forget the value of blogging when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO).