Have you ever noticed how there never seems to be enough of the three resources? In just one week I’ll be ending 22 years of self-employment and have been reflecting on my time as a soloprenuer. There has never been a moment during those 8,000-odd days that I haven’t bemoaned the fact that: I never
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I have no doubt that the forums, study clubs and newsletters will be gloating over the news that Virgin have decided to slow down their advance into the provision of NHS healthcare and, thus, private dentistry. There I have been – for the last 6 months, standing up at meetings and using Virgin as an
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I arrived back in Falmouth last night after 4 days “on the road” and had a few drinks and a wind down last night at my “local” after an enormously successful week. Saturday morning I’m sat at my desk (6.30am) looking at 65 emails in my “in box”, follow up from this week’s meetings, an
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The Charlotte Street Hotel in London’s West End is beautifully presented and has a reputation for world-class customer service. I arrive there (yesterday) for breakfast at 7.30 am – two of us (I cannot tell you who I my guest was – I would have to kill you). The place is empty – I mean
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My previous post sets the scene. My spies tell me that there was an interesting thread on GDP-UK yesterday which included some speculation as to whether Hurricane Lehman would affect the ability of IDH to continue its growth or succeed. Had a great chat with David Hudaly on the phone early this morning. He suggests
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Here’s a great little resource for you if you are as interested in branding as I am. Click here to download and entertaining and informative PDF on “10 rules for branding in a post-branded world”. Jogging down Oxford Street yesterday morning at 6.00 am was an opportunity to see branding naked – no people cluttering
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This comment on the blog this morning caught my eye: “Yeh Chris, Go Chris, You’re the greatest Chris” Whats the matter with all you saps? Don’t you realise Mr Barrow is now in competition with you!! Thats right , he’s after your patients, your associates, your team and your profits. And because all you mugs
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I thought I would share with you the opening of an article I wrote for Dentistry this morning – you’ll have to wait for the main article for the “ten tips” but the thoughts on the day were worth sharing. I’ve pootled around my desk this morning, enjoyed 45 minutes on a cross trainer at
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My thanks to reader Dr Alex Jones, who brings the following to my attention (via his iphone – how cool is that?). Dentist to open at supermarket checkout The Times reports on a new dental service soon to be found next to the checkout at your local Sainsbury’s. An “in-store” private dental surgery will open
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