How to Find Lost Time

You've heard the one about how forgoing an expensive cup of coffee each day can add up to save thousands. It may not be much fun, but it can be a practical way to save money. Many lawyers who keep track of the billable workday in six-minute increments can reverse this concept to describe their law practices.

It goes like this: available timekeeping software does not offer simple ways to capture certain billable matters, especially client calls. Additionally, most timekeeping software does not work on multiple devices, which leads to a loss of billable hours. A few minutes here or a half-hour there adds up quickly, and before you know it, you've left sizable revenue on the table.

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