One of the many features I admired at Richard Fretwell’s “Guidepost” dental practice, north of Newcastle, is the array of business cards in the patient lounge.
Richard is a member of the local Business Network International chapter – and this is how he is fulfilling his commitment to advertise the services of his fellow BNI entreprenuers.
“Givers gain” is the BNI motto – and I bet he gets lots of patient referrals.
——
On the subject of hourly rates – why do dentists insist on communicating compensation for team members using hourly rates?
If you tell me my hourly rate is £7.00, £10.00, £30.00 – it makes me feel as if I am temporary labour – likely to be replaced or expected to move on.
If you tell me my salary is £10,000, £15,000 or £20,000 per annum – it makes me feel as if I have a career.
——
Finally – we hear on the media today that hospital consultants have been granted a 22.8% payrise in the last 12 months by their Primary Care Trusts.
Any dental principals enjoyed the same?
How’s about team members?
And did you put your prices up 22.8% in the last year?