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We read that 50% of the population never visit a dentist – and I wonder how many of them are simply afraid that, if they show up, they will be lectured to, ridiculed and HURT? Let’s face it, a dental practice is not perceived as a fun place to visit. Julie Webster, practice manager at
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There is a moment when you have been working hard for a few days – totally focused and getting through all the difficult tasks – and the moment arrives. Burned out. Staring at the computer screen with a fuzzy feeling in the head. Unable to focus, concentrate or prioritise. Shoving paper around the desk aimlessly.
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Back in Cornwall this morning for the first time in 8 days – why is it that the mail just accumulates and we have to invest (in my case) 90/120 minutes in just getting organised? I have to admit to obsessiveness in this department – I walked into my home office last night to find
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Click to view the video: What credit crunch?

Its rather perverse that I find myself writing an apologetic post at 6.00 am, to say “sorry” because I’ve been too busy to write posts the last couple of days. This blogging can be addictive. A fascinating day in the City of London yesterday and over to West Yorkshire today – I’ll update you as
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Its time to start building the team at Newco (we don’t have a brand name yet – but assume that Newco is the Private Sector Division of IDH). There is an existing team of 2 Acquisitions Managers, whose responsibilities are currently within the NHS Division of the business. The company is now looking for 2
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The avid reader of this blog will know that my accountant for over 15 years, Nigel Bottomley, passed away in May this year – and left a gap in my life, not only of talented and caring advice but friendship as well. Replacing Nigel (if there can be such a thing) has been a challenge
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First real day back yesterday – and the continuation of an old tradition (self-fulfilling prophesy?) that I cannot sleep the night before my first day back at work after a holiday. Went to bed at 11.30 pm on Monday night, woke at 1.30 am Tuesday morning – not a bloody chance of getting back to
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Sad man – its the morning I leave for Greece and here I am checking my blog posts for comments (thanks Justin – very funny). You recall my mention of the number 1 “must have” gadget in yesterday’s post – the flip video? My thanks to my old mate Guy Levine, who immediately contacted me
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