"Hi Jody, I feel compelled to chime in here. You will find a perfect case in Ron's book, Implementing Value Pricing, for burning your timesheets. But I'm guessing you haven't got to that part yet. Here is some reading that will move you there more quickly. The VeraSage website is PACKED with scores (maybe even more than a hundred) of posts that address your concerns. First, the terrific essay of Paul Kennedy on his firm's move from timesheets to no timesheets: http://www.verasage.com/index.... then, see these: http://www.verasage.com/index.... http://www.verasage.com/index.... and you'll find reference to a few more great pieces here: http://www.verasage.com/index.... Jody, we are excited to help you continue to pursuit of your full-fledged firm of the future. I know it's a busy time of year for you that makes it hard to step back and think about these things at the highest level without feeling rushed. I think it is that rushed thinking process (very guilty myself) that lets us shelve..." - Michelle Golden