How your firm can thrive this holiday season
The holiday season is usually a time of year for people to wind down and take a break, however firms and business owners often have more responsibilities to consider during this period. Running a firm can be demanding at the best of times but Christmas can be particularly overwhelming with an influx of settlements and the challenge of managing your workload while staff take leave. SettleIT is here to support you this holiday season, ensuring your clients’ needs are met and your practice continues to seamlessly operate, so you can enjoy a well-deserved break.
Why taking a break is a priority
Australians are collectively sitting on a near-record 209 million days of accrued annual leave as they approach the 2025 summer break (Source: Roy Morgan). When that tidal wave of leave finally breaks over the holiday period, business owners are faced with the challenge to handle a sudden resource gap while still managing client expectations, and tight settlement schedules.
It’s indicated that the main stresses business owners face are profitability, long work hours, staffing concerns and the general survival of the business, however taking annual leave is essential to your wellbeing and it can help you thrive in the long run. Some examples of the benefits of taking leave include:
- Improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Better physical heath.
- Increased productivity and motivation.
- Reduces sick leave and burn out.
How can SettleIT set your firm up for success this Christmas?
SettleIT is an all-inclusive settlement and lodgment service, allowing law firms, conveyancers, and financial institutions to outsource the heavy administration of their conveyancing matters. The team is available every day, except public holidays, throughout the end of year period. This means they can offer administrative support over the holiday season, so your firm can continue to thrive while you recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
The platform can be used as little or as often as your firm requires and even as part of everyday processes to minimise administration. It can support your firm when:
- You’re understaffed.
- Times are busy.
- You’re taking on more volume without increasing headcount.
- Your staff are taking leave throughout the year, such as annual leave, sick leave, or parental leave.
- Dealing with interstate matters.
SettleIT provides immediate cost and time savings, so firms and organisations can maximise efficiency and increase profit margins.
How has SettleIT supported other firms?
Prail Lawyers is a small dynamic legal firm dealing with Australian Capital Territory and Commonwealth matters and have been using SettleIT since June 2020.
“As a small firm dealing with a wide range of matters, we are time pressured and were immediately impressed with the service and support provided by SettleIT. The team have managed our matters smoothly, without issue and their communication has been excellent. They deal with clients professionally and remove the stress of having to undertake settlements when we have other appointments or hearings.
We recently took an international holiday and were able to deal with SettleIT from a distance, knowing our matters were in good hands while we were away. The team were in constant contact throughout the settlements, and they all went through smoothly. The ACT settlement team has provided invaluable support to our business, and we would recommend them…”
In 2025, the support that SettleIT can provide is more critical than ever. Don’t let the holiday season dictate your firm’s profitability or your team’s wellbeing. Secure your firm’s seamless settlement solution today.
To learn more about how SettleIT can benefit and support your firm over the holiday period, book a demonstration today.