Introduction
Brochet specialises in customising Microsoft Word to streamline clients’ production of documents in Word and smooth the implementation of any updates to their identity/brand. In essence we ‘make it easy’ for you to produce the documents you want.

We have been operating since 1997 and have an in-depth knowledge of all versions of Word (95, 97, 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007). We work in both VBA and VB to develop Word templates to which we add sophisticated functionality that makes it easier to:

• produce all documents and letters in the corporate format
• integrate seamlessly with clients’ IT systems and proprietary document management software.

To see an illustration of a simple Microsoft Word template please visit our website What is a template?

Word Customisation

Functionality of Word templates
An extensive range of features are built into our templates. These include:

• specialist toolbars for easy access to styles and macros
• easy-to-use new document dialog box
• multiple office or department details, handled by one template.
• ability for users to save their default settings
• multi-level auto numbering (inc. legal and pharmaceutical)
• print routines for draft, final and email versions of documents
• specialised document build templates
• document conversion e.g. reformatting precedent documents
• template version management
• specialist form layouts

Integration
We are experienced at integrating our templates with Interwoven WorkSite (iManage), DocsOpen, Documentum, LawSoft, Solcase and in-house intranets, as well as linking to Outlook, Access and Excel.

Easy to update
We have developed a method to hold client company details (e.g. list of partners, address details) independent of the layout of the templates. Key advantages are:

• information that changes is held in a single location. It is simple to update and will be reflected in all new documents
• only changing data means minimal testing is required.
• a single letter template can be used for firms with multiple offices or departments

Range of templates
Brochet create a wide range of different types of templates, including:

• correspondence e.g. letter, fax, memo, attendance notes etc
• reports with multi-levelled auto-numbering
• legal invoice preparation
• newsletters / brochures
• mailing labels incorporating company logos
• forms e.g. application forms available over the web

Training
We run training sessions to familiarise users with the templates and how they work within Word. We find that users can save a lot of time and frustration if they understand the key principles of how Word is structured. These training sessions have proved very popular especially with fee earners and partners.

Third line support
Clients frequently have very specific Word problems that need specialist, in-depth knowledge to supplement their in-house IT capability. Examples of some of the support Brochet have given include:

• complex Word problems
• fixing corrupt documents
• reformatting existing documents to a specific layout requirement e.g. applying logo and corporate colours.
• attaching a template and checking that the correct styles are applied e.g. precedent documents

Effective, stylish layouts
Brochet has a partner company, Heat design, so that we can support our clients more effectively. If needed we can tidy up existing documents, provide functional and professional layouts or even refresh a client’s house style. With years of experience working with blue chip clients on identity and literature projects Heat are sensitive to the issues surrounding your image. Working with Brochet is a seamless exercise and the results so far have been outstanding.

CLIENTS
Law firm clients include:
Bircham Dyson Bell, Cumberland Ellis, Devonshires, Harvey Ingram, Henmans, Horsey Lightly Finn, Jones Day (Gouldens), Memery Crystal, Redd, Shell (Legal department)

Other clients include: Bristol Meyers Squibb, Datafarm, Cinven, Finsbury, Hampshire Police, National School of Government, BBC, Burberry, Diabetes UK, Insead, O2, Royal Veterinary College, Volvo.

For a live demonstration of what can be achieved using Microsoft Word, feel free to give us a call.

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