Plans for the New Year
The start of a new year brings an opportunity to make your dental practice and team even stronger. As you consider what you would like to accomplish this year, remember you need… Continue On +
When Is the Best Time to Do Exams?
During most hours in a general dentist’s day, a tug of war occurs. On one side of the rope is the dentist sitting chair side with the patient he is treating. So… Continue On +
Remember to Collect at the Time of Service
Effective dental teams that keep their outstanding accounts under control are diligent at collecting at the time of service. While this may sound like common sense, the priority of collecting at the… Continue On +
How Much Time Do You Need in Your Schedule
Albert Einstein once said, “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” If you do not allow enough time in your schedule for the treatment you are… Continue On +
FLSA New Overtime Rule – Effective December 1, 2016
On May 18, 2016 the Department of Labor released the final overtime rule that will take effect on December 1, 2016. These changes will affect all employees currently classified as exempt. Employees… Continue On +
Oregon’s Minimum Wage Law
Oregon’s new minimum wage law went into effect on July 1, 2016. The new law established a series of rate increases beginning on July 1, 2016 through July 1, 2022. For July… Continue On +
Reducing Staff Costs
Not only is it challenging to recruit and retain a great dental team, but it is also challenging to keep staff costs under control. Your greatest asset, your team, is also your… Continue On +
Estimated Tax Payments… What are they and why they are needed?
(Please note the below only applies if your business is formed as a S-corporation or LLC) Every so often our office will ask you to make estimated tax payments to the IRS… Continue On +
To Lease Or Not To Lease
To lease or not to lease…that is the question (when shopping for a new practice automobile). We are just about into summer which means that car dealers will be on the hunt… Continue On +
Know Your “Number” Before Buying a Dental Practice
If you are searching for a dental practice to purchase, how do you know when you’ve found a good fit? It is common to initially answer that question by considering the location… Continue On +
How to Finance Your New Dental Practice
When the time comes for you to purchase a dental practice, congratulations! This is a huge step and one that, hopefully, will provide you with years of success, fulfillment and pleasure providing… Continue On +
Factors That Influence Banks’ Decision to Lend To Dentists
Many banks are interested and eager to lend money to dental professionals. Some of the reasons why they are interested are; the enormous size of the industry, it has been relatively resilient… Continue On +