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What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

Getting rid of old clothes? These department stores offer discounts for clothing donations

If you’re ready to clean out your closet and donate old clothes, you might want to consider giving them to a department store. Stores across the country are taking used clothing and giving discounts to purchase new clothes.

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

How To Save Money on Automotive Repair?

Experienced drivers understand that in order to save money on costly automotive repairs, they will have to shell out a few dollars for the automotive service items that are recommended by their vehicle’s manufacturer. Keeping up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time inter...

The Story Of Making Automotive Repair Easy

Service Intelligence - Automotive Repair Made Easy - Our Story

Agile Practices In The Legal Services Industry

Agile methodologies have had an enormous impact on the legal services industry.

Building Automotive Repair Shop Trust Through Bad Reviews

Shop owners know that excellence in customer service is a key factor in building auto repair shop customer trust.

Automotive Repair: Modern or Dinosaur?

Independent Automotive Service, Tire and Repair - Modern or Dinosaur

The Case for Legal Services and ID Theft Benefits

While only a minority of employers currently offer broad-based legal services plans or specific ID theft protection services as voluntary benefits, the rationale for doing so can be compelling.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

Is a Prepaid Legal Service Plan Right for You?

Prepaid legal service plans promise legal protection at an affordable rate. We review the pros and cons.

Are old ethics rules stifling innovations in legal services delivery and marketing?

The legal services delivery environment is changing with supersonic speed as technology brings new innovations. But these new methods of delivering and marketing legal services still must pass muster under

Automotive Repairs That Everyone Should Know

Life was much simpler once. Then, with just a small amount of know-how and some basic tools we were able to actually repair our cars. They were simpler.

How Is Transmission Repair Different From Other Automotive Repairs?

Mister Transmission specializes in servicing transmissions because they’re so different from other vehicle components, but how different is transmission repair.

The Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services

Recently, attorneys have been “unbundling” their services to make them more affordable, a process also known as limited scope representation. Should you?

Are You Ready for the Future of Legal Services?

A few months ago, I was contacted about SmartLaw. SmartLaw is the idea that there are three keys to a law firm's success - their clients, their culture and

Why Collaborate: The Future of Legal Services Is Human

It is no surprise that in this environment many lawyers are prioritizing qualitative factors, such as work-life balance and feeling appreciated and recognized at work, rather than compensation alone when choosing where to work. Why is it no surprise? Because many of their employers began valuing quality over quantity with their ALSPs years ago. And this shift might do even more for your organization.

Innovation In Legal Services: A Pipe Dream Or A Necessity?

Reviewing the new book "Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in the Law."

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Firms Legal Services

Outsourcing legal services to the right contractor may actually leave you less stressed and with more money in your firm’s accounts.

Pricing Right for Legal Services: Become a Business Magnet

This program is presented in partnership with the ABA Law Practice Division.Understanding how people make buying decisions is a key component to any successful pricing strategy. By grasping the...