The Professional Services Opportunity
Professional and business services—legal, accounting, consulting, and more—are a cornerstone of the UK economy. As an IS-8 priority sector, they're recognised for their contribution to productivity and their role in supporting every other industry.
But professional services firms face a fundamental challenge: their most valuable asset is their people's time, and managing that time effectively is incredibly difficult.
How Blocks Transforms Professional Services
Engagement Pipeline Management
Blocks lets firms configure how matters flow through their organisation:
- Visual workflow builder - Design engagement processes without code
- Automated milestone tracking - Know where every matter stands
- Real-time utilisation monitoring - Optimise team allocation
- Complete audit trails - Meet compliance requirements automatically
Time and Billing
AI-powered tools help with the administrative burden:
- Automated time capture from calendars and documents
- Intelligent billing suggestions based on engagement terms
- Real-time profitability tracking at the matter level
- Integration with existing practice management systems
Client Service
Blocks enables better client experiences:
- Self-service client portals
- Automated status updates
- Secure document collaboration
- Transparent billing and reporting
Results for Professional Services Firms
A law firm using Blocks achieved:
- 25% improvement in billable utilisation
- 40% reduction in administrative time
- Significant increase in client satisfaction
Supporting Professional Services Growth
The UK Government's focus on professional services recognises the sector's importance. Blocks helps by:
- Improving productivity through intelligent automation
- Enabling growth without proportional overhead increases
- Attracting talent with modern, efficient tools
- Expanding globally with tools that work across jurisdictions