Blog
Discover the latest sector trends, Integrated Office Solutions news, technology developments, training tips, software hacks, client stories and Microsoft 365 tips right here - to learn how to make your law firm more efficient, productive, profitable and successful.
Helping you celebrate the seasonal festivities
As we approach shutdown over the Christmas period, we’ve crafted a seasonal message to get you ready for the upcoming festivities. Our version of the ‘12 days of Christmas’ comprises a series of tips to celebrate Yuletide your way.
Why a project manager is truly worth their weight in gold
Managing projects can be daunting. While some may attempt to tackle it without project management expertise—or even without a dedicated project manager altogether—this DIY approach often leads to less-than-ideal results. We explore why an experienced project manager leads to far better outcomes.
What do your colours say about your brand?
Colours impact the way we live. Your brand colours provoke thoughts, feelings and notions in the people interacting with you. Branding and rebranding exercises, then, should revolve around colours. Get all the help you need with your colour projects here.
Brand guidelines: A ‘how-to’ guide
Developing and managing a consistent brand starts with creating brand guidelines. These act as a rule book for anyone representing and showing-and-telling your brand. Here, we cover the benefits and elements, and spotlight a few ‘good practice’ examples to set you off on the right path.
Q&A with Debbie Probert, director of Integrated Office Solutions
Our founder and director, Debbie, reveals her personal interests, secrets and passions as we probe her on everything from embarrassing moments and happy places, to guilty pleasures and preferred superpowers.
How important is your brand?
Discover all about the meaning, benefits and methods of branding to make your most-valuable asset, your brand, work harder for you.
Microsoft 365 and practice management software customisation, training and consultancy - thanks to the Integrated Office Solutions-Jayva partnership
With document creation and client collaboration central to a legal professional’s daily work, utilise Microsoft 365 and practice management software to their highest potential for revolutionised efficiency and productivity thanks to our partnership with Jayva.
Microsoft customised ribbons: The benefits explained
Customising the ribbons in your popular Microsoft applications delivers transformative results by being able to fully support the way you work. Learn more about ribbons and discover the advantages of advanced customisation.
Welcome to your growing ‘cheat sheets’ library
With our goal of helping law firms work smarter through an optimised technology experience, we’re building a resource library of handy hints on your popular applications. Discover ‘Google search hacks’ and ‘Microsoft Word shortcuts’ right now.
Say hello to the new Integrated Office Solutions identity!
We’re pleased to launch our redesigned website alongside a refined colour scheme and complete brand refresh to reflect our growth and expanded services range - to better serve you, our loyal-and-valued (and busy!) clients.
Legal documents with superpowers
Expect more from your legal documents by giving them superpowers via Microsoft Word customisation and templating. There are auto-generated tables of contents, cross referencing, numbering, footnoting… and more.
Three benefits of brand consistent documents
It’s fair to say that law firms create lots of documents. Introducing brand-consistent document layouts throughout your business presents a professional image, increases output and requires less IT support.
What does your font say about your brand?
A law firm’s documents are just as important as other elements of branding. Choosing the right font is a critical step in the document design process as it speaks volumes about your brand. Find out everything you need to know about font selection.