Thursday, 27 September 2018

NewLaw Firms: Advantages and Challenges



NewLaw firms, like Cognatio Law, offer many advantages to their clients such as practical and time sensitive business and risk management solutions at significant cost savings. In addition, the NewLaw model also offers significant benefits for lawyers, such as a flexible work schedule, which contributes to a better work-life balance, and more freedom to choose your working hours and clients. These advantages appeal to both men and women, helping to balance the playing field in a traditionally male-dominated profession. Under the NewLaw business model, gender discrimination issues have been minimised. Clients simply just want the best person for the job.

In particular, many female lawyers are turning to NewLaw practices due to decreased promotion opportunities and the lack of work/life balance within traditional private practice law firms. The ability to spend more time with family/children is one of the main reasons many female lawyers are citing for making the switch to NewLaw.


NewLaw does not, however, solve the underlying gender inequality issues that women face within the legal profession. It does, however, embrace fair hiring practices and equal opportunities for both men and women. When it comes to NewLaw assignments, female and male lawyers are presented with the same opportunities. The best candidate for the project is the one who is hired. Pay levels are typically based on PQE and/or the specialist experience of the candidates.

Switching to a NewLaw practice over a traditional law firm does, however, present some challenges. Lawyers will in general experience an overall drop in compensation of around 30% when making the switch from either a permanent private practice or in-house lawyer position. In addition, lawyers will need to be comfortable working in a consultant role and thereby not be provided with any management or decision making responsibilities. They will also still be expected to produce high-quality work. Adaptability and flexibility are also essential skills as a lawyer could be seconded to several companies during the calendar year and will need to quickly adapt to each client’s working cultures. The majority of NewLaw consultants agree though that the benefits of a flexible work schedule and better work/life balance outweigh the challenges listed above.

About us:
Cognatio Law is headquartered in Hong Kong and headed up by an experienced management team with a solid understanding of both local and regional business needs as well as the related legal & regulatory requirements. We have built up our regional professional networks over the last 20 years and accordingly have a strong understanding of how to engage with and service clients across Asia. Companies can make significant financial and efficiency savings by engaging a NewLaw company over a traditional law firm. If you would like to engage one of our highly-qualified consultants or seek to join our team, please contact us today.

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2310 Dominion Centre, 43-59 Queen's Road East Wanchai, Hong Kong

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Is marketing your first priority? Here's why it should be.


 
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From the smallest startup to the largest corporation, most companies understand that marketing is important, but few recognise marketing should be a top priority. The majority of businesses focus on lead generation as their top marketing objective, while lead generation is important, there is much more to a marketing-first approach. A good marketing team not only empowers their sales team to do their jobs, but understands what their target consumers want, how the company can meet those needs, and how to communicate that message to the end users. In essence, a marketing-first approach to business ensures that the products and services the company offers are relevant to their target audience. The best marketing-first companies create brands that do more than focus on lead generation, they take initiative and drive competitiveness and success.


To implement a marketing-first approach, start by having your business leaders (managers) recognize that marketing is a top priority. Work as a team to launch marketing projects focused at influencing sales, creating positive consumer experiences, and build your brand name. Ensure other departments take marketing seriously by linking marketing efforts to clear objectives, like ROI, customer behavior, and, where applicable, revenue itself. When marketing carries hard targets other departments will pay more attention and become more willing to assist in marketing enablement.

Encouraging collaboration between sales and marketing can lead to increased revenue and boost in brand visibility-- which leads to customers having a higher sense of brand awareness. They remember you! Collaboration between these two departments is more than a trendy concept, it’s the future of successful sales cycles.

About us: Since 1987, Primasia has been dedicated to helping companies from all over the world establish operations in Hong Kong, China and other offshore jurisdictions. We are known for our highly qualified and experienced staff, tailor-made corporate solutions, Xero cloud accounting and payroll management, and much more. Visit our website to learn more about our services- our clients are our top priority!

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Hong Kong Headquarters: Suite 1106-08, 11/F., Tai Yau Building, No. 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

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Improving Engagement Rates on Facebook



It is no secret that with more than 2.23 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the obvious choice when it comes to social media marketing. Regardless of if you are in a B2B or B2C industry, whether you are a small startup or a large corporation-- you need Facebook marketing. Facebook has changed significantly since its creation in 2004, when it swept across college campuses. Indeed, Facebook marketing has changed more in the last 6 months than in the previous 2 years! Instagram even moreso. This is why many smart businessmen and women choose to hire social media experts, like those at PRDA, Asia’s leading social media agency. PRDA has the experience needed to stay ahead of the changes in social media marketing, keeping your brand relevant. And keeping your brand relevant on social media, especially Facebook, is essential for a brand to succeed.

Asian Youth Orchestra:  A History


As we wrap up another international concert tour, with amazing performances in Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Xian, Beijing, Manila, Chiayi City, Taipei, Ayase & Tokyo, it is time to reflect on the meaningful history, the humble beginnings of the Asian Youth Orchestra.

The idea for creating the Asian Youth Orchestra first came to Richard Pontzious (AYO Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor) during his time spent in Taiwan, Japan and China beginning in 1967 through the 1980’s. During this time Richard Pontzious conducted and toured extensively, introducing Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev, and Copland to Chinese audiences. He frequently connected with students who all seemed to have the same question; “How might they study music abroad?”. Whilst innocent enough, the end result of this is that many of the students that leave Asia for studies abroad, never return home. Thus began the inspiration for the first draft of Richard Pontzious’s plan for founding the Asian Youth Orchestra.


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NewLaw Firms: Advantages and Challenges


NewLaw firms, like Cognatio Law, offer many advantages to their clients such as practical and time sensitive business and risk management solutions at significant cost savings. In addition, the NewLaw model also offers significant benefits for lawyers, such as a flexible work schedule, which contributes to a better work-life balance, and more freedom to choose your working hours and clients. These advantages appeal to both men and women, helping to balance the playing field in a traditionally male-dominated profession. Under the NewLaw business model, gender discrimination issues have been minimised. Clients simply just want the best person for the job.

In particular, many female lawyers are turning to NewLaw practices due to decreased promotion opportunities and the lack of work/life balance within traditional private practice law firms. The ability to spend more time with family/children is one of the main reasons many female lawyers are citing for making the switch to NewLaw.


Solo Travel: Be Adventurous!


Love to travel? Enjoy exceptional hotels at exclusive members-only rates? Hey Travelista is a global travel platform designed to inspire people to travel, with travel specialists that locate and select extraordinary 5 star hotels and unique properties from around the world for you to experience and enjoy for a stress-free holiday!  Treat yourself to one of our amazing travel offers, currently including experiences in China, Thailand, and several other Asia locations. These offers change every few weeks, so be sure to stop by our website often!

Solo travel is a one-of-a-kind experience, definitely someone we recommend experiences at least once in your lifetime. There is a certain thrill of adventure most travellers experience, that you don’t normally experience during a family holiday. To some it may seem lonely, whilst to others it may seem like a dream vacation-- the ability to go anywhere, do anything without kids in tow! One of the huge advantages of traveling alone is that the only person you have to please… is you! You can choose your destination, you select the dates, budget, itinerary. You see where we’re going with this right? Complete freedom to do what you want, without having to compromise. You can hit the beach, go snorkeling, visit famous landmarks or even decide to simply take a nap!

Here are a few of the activities we recommend treating yourself to during your excursion:
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Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Solo Travel: Be Adventurous!



Love to travel? Enjoy exceptional hotels at exclusive members-only rates? Hey Travelista is a global travel platform designed to inspire people to travel, with travel specialists that locate and select extraordinary 5 star hotels and unique properties from around the world for you to experience and enjoy for a stress-free holiday!  Treat yourself to one of our amazing travel offers, currently including experiences in China, Thailand, and several other Asia locations. These offers change every few weeks, so be sure to stop by our website often!

Solo travel is a one-of-a-kind experience, definitely someone we recommend experiences at least once in your lifetime. There is a certain thrill of adventure most travellers experience, that you don’t normally experience during a family holiday. To some it may seem lonely, whilst to others it may seem like a dream vacation-- the ability to go anywhere, do anything without kids in tow! One of the huge advantages of traveling alone is that the only person you have to please… is you! You can choose your destination, you select the dates, budget, itinerary. You see where we’re going with this right? Complete freedom to do what you want, without having to compromise. You can hit the beach, go snorkeling, visit famous landmarks or even decide to simply take a nap!

Here are a few of the activities we recommend treating yourself to during your excursion:


Meet the Locals

Whilst talking to strangers can seem intimidating at first, you might be surprised at how effortless and rewarding it can be. Try walking up and simply saying “Hi, I’m from (location) and I’m visiting for a week. Do you have any recommendations?”.

Enjoy a leisurely sit-down meal at a local restaurant.

That’s right, treat yourself to an awesome meal without having to worry about the whole “where should we eat” conversation.

Be Vigilant

Remove the headphones and stay observant whilst traveling. It’s not only smart advice for your personal safety, but being extra alert will help you notice and appreciate your surroundings too. Bonus Tip: Be sure to store your valuable (Money, Passport etc) in a secure place. Skip the wallet in the back pocket where it is too easily accessible.

Be Selfish

This is YOU time, take advantage of it! Spend your time doing things that you want to do, rediscover interests and pastimes that rejuvenate you and/or explore new things that you never knew you wanted to do! Be sure to treat yourself by booking a relaxing spa experience or spend a night at a really fabulous five-star hotel.

Join Hey Travelista today! To become a member simply sign up to Hey Travelista with your email address. That’s it! Our travel experts will do all the hard work for you.

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Asian Youth Orchestra: A History


 
As we wrap up another international concert tour, with amazing performances in Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Xian, Beijing, Manila, Chiayi City, Taipei, Ayase & Tokyo, it is time to reflect on the meaningful history, the humble beginnings of the Asian Youth Orchestra.

The idea for creating the Asian Youth Orchestra first came to Richard Pontzious (AYO Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor) during his time spent in Taiwan, Japan and China beginning in 1967 through the 1980’s. During this time Richard Pontzious conducted and toured extensively, introducing Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev, and Copland to Chinese audiences. He frequently connected with students who all seemed to have the same question; “How might they study music abroad?”. Whilst innocent enough, the end result of this is that many of the students that leave Asia for studies abroad, never return home. Thus began the inspiration for the first draft of Richard Pontzious’s plan for founding the Asian Youth Orchestra.


He wanted to create a local orchestra, that would unite the region and celebrate the excellence of young Asian musician. An orchestra that would encourage the new generation of talented individuals to build on what they have at home, rather than looking to leave for whereabouts unknown. The proposal ready, Richard Pontzious then first shared his idea with Yehudi Menuhin, a renowned violinist and conductor. The idea lit a fire of inspiration within Yehudi Menuhin as well, and they met to discuss the possibilities, first in Reno, Nevada, San Francisco, and then at Yehudi Menuhin’s home in Chester Square, London. Filled with excitement and hope at the idea of bringing together young Asian musicians, Yehudi Menuhin signed on as music director without hesitation.

Yehudi Menuhin provided the musical inspiration that drew public and media attention to AYO’s humble beginnings. In addition his introduction to former British Prime Minister Edward Heath, who had been instrumental in founding the European Community Youth Orchestra, paved the road to the Asian Youth Orchestra’s eventual success.

Assisting behind the scenes were two San Francisco physicians, brothers Ben and A. Jess Shenson. Having traveled extensively in Asia since the 1930s, their introduction to the irrepressible Sing Tao chairman, Sally Aw Sian was invaluable. With their help and confidence, Sally generously supported us with a gift in excess of HK$5 million.

These four amazing individuals, Ben and A. Jess Shenson, Sally Aw and Yehudi Menuhin are the true godparents of the Asian Youth Orchestra. The 1990 inaugural performance took place in Kumamoto, Japan, with the orchestra playing a concert under the direction of Yehudi Menuhin.


After three decades of dedication, The Asian Youth Orchestra is now comprised of approximately 100 young musicians aged between 17-27, selected during spring auditions from twelve Asian countries and territories. The selected musicians then train hard for performances each summer in Asia, Australia, Europe and the USA. Some of our most notable performances include performances at the White House, The Hollywood Bowl, Berlin’s Schauspielhaus, The Sydney Opera House and many others. Please follow The Asian Youth Orchestra on Facebook and Instagram for 2019’s audition and tour dates and details.

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