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It’s easy to feel like running a successful dental practice in the internet age is a little bit of a popularity contest. Dentists are increasingly relying on getting more positive reviews and social media to attract more patients. Good word-of-mouth has always been a critical component of running a successful…

Humans are not very good at making healthy long-term decisions. Our natural tendency to focus on what benefits us right now. This includes making poor financial decisions. This isn’t a product of social media or cell phones. Studies suggest that our brains are hard-wired to see our future selves as…

Employee engagement is the biggest challenge for businesses of all sizes. One issue is many companies are saddled with employees who feel trapped. You need a workforce of eager employees, excited by the challenges and mission of your company. One way to increase employee engagement is by offering strong financial…

Every parent and grandparent want the best for the next generation. For most young people, a college education is an essential foundation for a financially successful life. But your child’s college education could be economically ruinous without proper planning. Costs of Your Child’s College Education Forbes has reported that the…

Patient no shows and cancellations can throw off your entire schedule. Automated reminder calls and missed appointment fees can help reduce the frequency of patient no shows and cancellations. Occasionally a patient will still cancel at the last minute or fail to show up at all for their appointment. Patient…

You want your employees fully engaged with the mission of your company. For your employees to do their best work, they need to be focused. One way you can help your employees is by taking away one of the most one of their most significant worries—planning for their retirement. You…

The U.S. economy generated an impressive 266,000 jobs in November, in part reflecting the return to work of formerly striking GM employees. The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate ticked lower to 3.5%.  They revised upward job growth in September as well as October. Lastly, they indicated wage growth rose…

We hope your holidays will be filled with family, friends, merry-making, and good cheer. One way to ensure a happy holiday season is to stay safe online. Here are a few tips that may help. 1. When using public Wi-Fi at a hotel, coffee shop, or airport, be selective about…

Does philanthropy have a role in a wealth management strategy? One of the biggest misconceptions about wealth management is that it is solely focused on the accumulation of more capital. However, for most people, wealth management is about making sure they have sufficient resources for their family and the causes…

It happens to every dentist. After an exam, you talk to the patient about their treatment options. The patient seems to understand. You ask them if they have any questions and the patient politely says that they don’t. Then the patient checks out and never comes back for the needed…