
Dykema DSO Conference Takeaways – Clinical Excellence, Growth and Change
After a week to recover and reflect on yet another outstanding Dykema Definitive DSO Conference, I am left inspired and invigorated with the continued evolution of group dentistry and in our country. Having 1,000+ members of the dental community gather in Colorado...
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Entrepreneurs Share Hacks to Boost Productivity
an article by CEO Blog Nation that shares some valuable tips from more than 20 entrepreneurs that help them to be successful in their work day and personal life.
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Athletic Recovery Redefined with Firefly Recovery
Firefly Recovery is changing the athletic recovery space with an innovative device that allows athletes to train harder and recover faster.
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The Evolution of Dental and DSOs – Key Takeaways from the DEO Fall Summit
In the past decade, the dental industry has experienced tremendous growth, consolidation and private equity investment. While one may begin to wonder how much more can change in the industry, a few days at the most recent DEO (Dentist Entrepreneur Organization) Fall...
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Dental Industry Trends: Private Equity, DSOs and Dental Specialties
Private equity investment in dental service organizations (DSO) continue to be as strong as ever. An increasing number of private equity firms are jumping into the dental space and now we are beginning to see the roll-up of specialty groups such as oral surgery,...
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Staying Focused During the Holidays
For many, work during the holiday season is stressful. With family obligations and year-end projects it’s easy to get overwhelmed when the holidays arrive; but there are ways to help you stay focused on your work and keep you on track. Prioritizing your tasks and...
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“Doing good” and Its Impact on Employees
In a recent article I discussed the benefits for businesses of giving back to communities and how it can positively impact revenue and customer perceptions. These philanthropic initiatives are also drawing more attention from recruits and current employees. The value...
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“Doing Good” is Good for Business
Social impact efforts are proving to be beneficial to businesses in multiple ways. They’re not only ways of giving back to the community, but they can lead to increased revenue, improving the brand, and recruiting talent. The positive attention from the media along...
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In Business, It’s Okay to Say “I Don’t Know”
It’s Okay To Say “I Don’t Know.” You can’t know the answers to everything, that’s why there are people called experts. No one wants a B.S. answer, so admitting when you don’t know something can be much more valuable. This process can be much easier said than done. In...
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Mark Cuban was right – “Perfection is the enemy of success.”
Your solutions may not always work the first time, but this is where perseverance will come in handy. Your biggest failure will be giving up completely. See your failures more as opportunities to look at the problem from a different perspective. Mark Cuban says, “you only have to be right once,” so no matter how many tries it takes, you persevere through the mistakes to get to a really great solution.”
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Your Daily To Do List – How Looking At Your Top Priorities Each Evening Will Have You Hit The Ground Running The Next Day
We make lists to establish our intentions, whether it’s for the productivity of the business or for our own personal growth. Lists are a simple solution to accountability and making sure we stay on track. But, they can often become a source of stress or anxiety as...
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No One Wants to Pay for Lawyers, Accountants and Consultants – But Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Need To
Lawyers, accountants, consultants, and other professionals can seem very expensive. Many business owners may feel that they can be so expensive that put off using their services and try to handle everything on their own. But while these professionals may be expensive,...
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Take a Different Perspective to Make Restructuring Your Business Easier
If your business seems to have a number of issues, isn’t as efficient as you’d like, or has simply grown in a fairly haphazard way, it might be time to restructure. Restructuring your business allows you to merge and split departments as needed, create new roles to...
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Tips on How to Create More Value for Your Business Before You Sell
If you are planning to sell your business any time soon, you are probably hoping that you will receive a certain offer that will make your exit worthwhile. However, when it’s time to sell, you – like many other business owners – might find that your business is not...
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Focus on Your Strengths – Delegate and Leverage Strengths of Others to Handle the Rest
For many entrepreneurs, their business ventures are like their baby. They went have worked tirelessly to nurture during its early stages, protect it from harm and help it grow. So, it is understandable why many business owners have a hard time letting go, and instead...
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Why the Right Consultant Can Be Critical for Your Business
Consultants – Why the Right Consultant Can Be Critical for Your Business Many businesses struggle with the decision of whether or not to hire a consultant. For some business owners, hiring a consultant is an expensive affair, particularly when you have spent a lot of...
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5 Tips to Make Your Employees Love You
5 Tips to Make Your Employees Love You Each month, millions of employees leave their jobs. A high turnover rate can stunt your business’s growth and force you to spend more money on training. It’s a bad situation for every manager and business owner. Several years ago...
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10 Proven Ways to Avoid Overpaying for an Acquisition
10 Proven Ways to Avoid Overpaying for an Acquisition I have seen too many people get caught up on “deal frenzy”. The result: overpaying for a deal. Stick to business fundamentals and a plan. Once you become focused on an acquisition, it is easy to get sucked into a...
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5 Dental Trends (DSO) for the Next 5 Years
Five DSO Trends for the Next Five Years The dental industry has seen several years of significant acquisition activity from both private equity firms and from large Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). With the industry primed for consolidation, the next several years...
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