Practice Management Training (PMT) Seminar Grow Your Practice why and how About the seminar Given the challenges facing law practices due to the economic downturn, rising costs and increased competition, this one-day seminar addresses the reality of declining profitability needs head-on. In doing so, the following questions will be considered: Should the practice grow? How should the practice grow? Feedback from 2013 seminar Is size important?  “Mr. Faris is excellent - I wish I could What strategy should be followed? have had this Seminar when I What business structure will be appropriate? commenced with my practice.” What management structure should be put in place?  “Very useful course, especially for a sole practitioner.”  “Very well executed and structured relevant and very informative. Excellent nuggets of information given.”  “Mr. Faris is at the top of his game! All attorneys should attend.”  “Relevant seminar, should be introduced as compulsory for admitted attorneys.”  “The course is vital because it advised us as new practitioners on what to expect in practice and how to handle it.”  “The seminar addressed lots of things that I needed for improving my practice, it also helped to improve the marketing plans/strategy.”  “The seminar was an eye-opener, informative and empowering.” Content All of the above questions and other related content will be addressed in a full day seminar dealing with the advantages and the disadvantages of practising:  as a sole practitioner;  in partnership;  in incorporated form;  in association;  by sharing administrative and other facilities; and  by merging. The topics will include some thoughts and discussion on:  succession planning;  economies of scale;  synergy and culture;  partnership matters generally;  retirement planning;  taxation; and  leadership / entrepreneurship. Presented by Vincent Faris Vincent is a former partner at Price Waterhouse. He has been involved with the legal profession for many years acting as a forensic accountant for the Law Society of the Northern Provinces. He is engaged in the education and training of both candidate attorneys and practicing attorneys by presenting lectures, seminars, and courses on behalf of both the national and provincial law societies. Vincent also acts as a management consultant to law firms. Where and when? Town Date Polokwane Tuesday, 26 August 2014 Mbombela Thursday, 28 August 2014 Mthatha Monday, 1 September 2014 East London Tuesday, 2 September 2014 Pretoria Thursday, 4 September 2014 Johannesburg Friday, 5 September 2014 Kimberley Monday, 8 September 2014 Bloemfontein Tuesday, 9 September 2014 Paarl Thursday, 11 September 2014 George Friday, 12 September 2014 Klerksdorp Monday, 15 September 2014 Durban Monday, 22 September 2014 Pietermaritzburg Tuesday, 23 September 2014 Registration closing date: 48 hours before seminar starts Time 9:00-15:30 Who should attend? All practitioners whose firms are under profitability pressures, irrespective of the firm’s size, composition, service activities or geographic areas of practice. Sole practitioners and practitioners from small and medium sized firms are strongly encouraged to attend. Cost The seminar fee is only R 250 (VAT included) per delegate and has been subsidised to ensure that as many attorneys as possible attend. Structure The seminar will be in the form of a lecture and, time permitting, a case study will be presented in the afternoon. Venue and material The venue will be confirmed to all registered delegates. The seminar material will be distributed at the venue. Seminar queries Call Nomfundo Mbinambina on 012 441 4609 (direct) or contact her by e-mail [email protected]. Switchboard: Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600 (switchboard) To register…  Register Online (click here) – Note proof of payment (EFT) must be uploaded at the same time. OR  Complete the form on page 3 and return it to LEAD by email to [email protected] together with proof of payment. REGISTRATION FORM Grow Your Practice - Why and How (PMT Seminar) Presented by Vincent Faris Please complete the form below and email it together with PROOF OF PAYMENT to LEAD Registrations at [email protected] or fax it to 086 215 6764. DATE AND TOWN/CITY – Please indicate your choice  Polokwane: Tuesday, 26 August 2014  Mthatha: Monday, 1 September 2014  Pretoria: Thursday, 4 September 2014  Kimberley: Monday, 8 September 2014  Paarl: Thursday, 11 September 2014  Klerksdorp: Monday, 15 September 2014  Pietermaritzburg: Tuesday, 23 September 2014  Mbombela: Thursday, 28 August 2014  East London: Tuesday, 2 September 2014  Johannesburg: Friday, 5 September 2014  Bloemfontein: Tuesday, 9 September 2014  George: Friday, 12 September 2014  Durban: Monday, 22 September 2014 SEMINAR FEE R250 (VAT included) per delegate. YOUR DETAILS Surname: First name: ID number: Position: Title: Firm: Town/city Gender:  F Tel: ( ) Fax: ( Cell: M ) Email: Postal address: Code Docex address: Race (for reporting reasons): PAYMENT DETAILS (No registration will be confirmed if the payment or proof of payment is not received.) Payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT):  Account Name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: First National bank Pretoria Amount: R 250 Account: 6200 9641 079 | Branch Code: 251445 | Your Reference: Cel No | Name | Ref “Faris” Payment by Credit Card: Card holder’s name: Signature: Card type:  MasterCard  Visa  Amount: R 250 Card No:  Date: // Disability:  No  Yes Nature of disability: Cancellation If you need to cancel your registration, please e-mail [email protected] at least 48 hours before the seminar starts to avoid being liable for the full rate. All refunds must be claimed in writing not more than 15 business days after cancellation. LEAD reserves the right to cancel a seminar should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation. PMT Coordinator: Nomfundo Mbinambina | Tel 012 441 4609 | e-mail: [email protected] | Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600 (sb)