Reviewing web site content for a dental client at the moment – unusual because of the sheer volume of information that the Principal wants to include on every page. I’ve learned a lot about dentistry in the process. This client should run his own lecture series and write books. The questions he keeps asking me
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Costa Coffee this morning for a chat with Paul (we seem to manage that about twice a year). Always good to catch up, exchange observations on the state of dentistry, share a bit of gossip and compare current and future business plans. The simple fact is that I wouldn’t be where I am today were
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It has been passed by the GDC this morning and I agree with the many positive comments on Twitter.. @coachbarrow now is the time to support Therapists AND Hygienists we all have a role and deserve the opportunity to show what we can achieve — Donna Schembri (@flossybean) March 28, 2013 There is absolutely no
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Question: how can a practice have a record month for sales and no cash in the bank? Answer: GROW broke. I’m seeing evidence of this in UK and Irish private dentistry. Too many special offers just to get new patients in the door. Discounts that are too high. Finance deals that are too expensive. Payment
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I remember being asked to join  GDP-UK by Tony Jacobs back in the late 90’s – and politely declining because I felt that my position as supplier was untenable in his forum – that members would misinterpret posts as subliminal self-promotion. Any regular follower will know that members of the “I hate Chris Barrow” club
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I can’t get Michael Mosley out of my mind.  It started with the excellent Horizon programme which was broadcast but not totally lost during the Olympics last year. My girlfriends and I chatted about the programme and the lovely Dr. I didn’t take any action. I had a cholesterol check with my own Dr last Autumn. 
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happiness Web definitions state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn   After a miserable January with my health (‘flu and ever other bug under the sun) I I have decided to really focus on my health and wellbeing this year. These last few weeks I have been getting to
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Trainers teach people how to do things. Consultants show people how to apply the training in their situation. Coaches hold people accountable. Mentors bring the wisdom of experience. Which of these are you? Whether you are a receptionist, a nurse, a manager, a hygienist/therapist, an associate, a travelling specialist, a Principal…… You will at some
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Tactical questions What are we going to do? How are we going to do it? When are we going to do it? Who is going to do it? By when will it be done?   Strategic questions What is our overall objective? How will we know when we have reached our goal? What is the
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I’m having a couple of days around The Bunker, working “on” the business and not “in” it. Amongst many other things, a chance to catch up on the blog posts that I read (I use Reeder as my Mac-based RSS feed aggregator – great little app). Catching up this morning on excellent posts written by
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