When attorney Michael Manely decided to expand his family law practice in 2003, the first staff position he decided the Manely Firm needed was a good business manager. For him, finding the right person for the job was easy. He hired his wife. “The first step is to marry well,” he jokes.

Joking aside, senior business manager Shelia Manely agrees that hiring a good business manager, office manager or administrator is essential. “Having a vision and business plan was the first thing.”

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