http://www.lawntrepreneur.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:09:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you're a lawyer with an entrepreneurial side, there are a number of career possibilities open to you, including joining an entrepreneurial company in an in-house counsel role.  That is exactly the route that Sarah Feingold of Etsy.com, an online retailer of handmade crafts, took.  You can read more about her career path and ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/lawyer-uses-her-entrepreneurial-skills-as-in-house-counsel We are happy to announce the launch of Lawntrepreneur.com, a forum for entrepreneurial lawyers to share ideas, articles, inspiration and information. If you're a lawyer with an entrepreneurial streak, this website was created for you. Whether you're looking for the latest innovative business ideas, niche practice areas or opportunities to join companies, you can find it all here. In the ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/lawntrepreneurcom-launches For those of you who think your legal background doesn't provide you with the skills to start your own business unrelated to the legal profession, Warren Brown is living proof that it can be done. Warren is the founder of CakeLove bakery, awarded the best bakery in Washington, DC in 2005 and 2006.  ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/from-lawyer-to-baker Does legal outsourcing create opportunities for entrepreneurial lawyers in North America, or is it simply a way for large firms to ship tedious legal work overseas? The ABA recently approved the outsourcing of legal work, and provided guidelines for firms and lawyers wishing to do so.  It will be interesting to see ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/outsourcing-legal-work-as-a-new-business-model Although the Business Ideas section focuses primarily on unique and interesting business ideas, this article provides a helpful perspective on being prudent when identifying and analyzing business opportunities. It discusses the process you should go through when examining business opportunities, and the importance of balancing runaway enthusiasm with healthy skepticism. Not surprisingly, the ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/being-smart-when-considering-money-making-opportunities Much has been written about the fact that lawyers are poor marketers, sales people and entrepreneurs, which limits their ability to effectively engage in the "business" side of legal practice, such as client development, creating unique business models and identifying niche and money making practice areas. While I would agree that this ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/access-your-inner-entrepreneur-to-bring-in-new-clients Alejandro Mora, a former real estate lawyer based in Austin, Texas, has launched Synergy, a company focused on the acquisition, development and sale of medical and surgical facilities in Texas. Synergy will offer brokerage, leasing, advisory and investment services to its clients. This is yet another example of a lawyer utilizing the ... http://www.lawntrepreneur.com/former-attorney-launches-medical-facility-business