How to Hire an Assistant
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How to Hire an Assistant

What qualities should you look for when you hire someone? Reader G wonders, particularly with regard to legal assistants: Can you do a post about tips for interviewing and hiring a legal assistant? I’m a newer attorney and I share a legal assistant with two other attorneys. What should I look for in a new…

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Great Gifts for Business Associates
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Great Gifts for Business Associates

What are the best gifts to give business associates and colleagues? It still feels a bit early in the season, but I suppose that’s the best time to plan gift-giving… Here’s Reader R’s question: Not sure if this topic has been covered, but any ideas for holiday gifts for fellow attorneys who refer you business….

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The Best Stores for Maternity Wear

We’ve talked about the best stores for workwear for tall women, for petites, and for plus sizes; the last one we’re going to talk about is the best stores for maternity wear. Spoiler alert: the choices are never great — but they have expanded quite a bit since I was pregnant (and since we last…

Shoe Care for Women
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Shoe Care for Women

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: shoe care and upkeep is very important when it comes to your appearance and general presentation, for both women and men. Yet why is there so much more information directed at men? Today I’ve brought in The Fine Young Gentleman to give us a few tips on…