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One of the world’s most famous management consultants is known for saying, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t change it,” and, “What gets measured gets managed.” If you recognize these quotes from Peter Drucker, then you already know that you need to be looking at your dental practice’s metrics to understand where you’ve been, Read More...
Weave to invest over seven figures to nurture mental health and professional development in the workplace LEHI, UTAH, October 9, 2019–Weave, the premier customer communication platform for small businesses, today announced a seven-figure investment to provide executive coaching to every Weave employee. The announcement was made today in honor of World Mental Health Day. Read More...

How do you know whether your dental practice is successful? Many practice owners are surprised by this question and are not fully prepared to answer. It’s not uncommon to think that if revenue is in the “comfortable” range, you’re doing pretty well. You might also point to a steady flow of new patients along with Read More...
In today’s marketplace, small businesses face numerous challenges. These challenges include problems as wide-ranging as client dependence, founder dependence, constant fatigue, money management, and the age-old issue of quality versus growth. Factor in the difficulty of surviving in an economy full of well-established companies and multinational corporations and it’s no wonder so many small businesses Read More...

It starts innocently enough. Another satisfied customer is leaving your location and is full of praise about the service they received. “You are the best in the world,” she says. “I’ve never been to an office where I was treated so well. Thank you so much for everything.” You smile and say you wish that Read More...

Managing your online reputation can seem like a full-time job. Who knew that monitoring review sites like a hawk, Googling yourself monthly, and following a bunch of hashtags would be something you had to worry about? You’re a dentist, not a social media or Internet guru. But, you also know that your online reputation is Read More...

Texting has come a long way since Neil Papworth sent the first text message from a personal computer in 1992. By the mid to late 1990s, more Americans had adopted texting as a method of communication, but it was still a slow, clunky, and expensive endeavor. With the advent of smartphones and a current mobile Read More...

Do you know what you provide for your patients? Before you answer something like, “oral hygiene” or “clear vision,” first consider this quote by economist, Theodore Levitt: “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole.” Marketers across the globe have shared this quote over the years to encompass hammers, beds, Read More...

Even with a winning idea, the best location, and a killer reputation management team; businesses still need a strong online presence to thrive in today’s digital world. Over 627,000 new businesses open every year, which means thousands of new potential competitors.¹ You need to stand out, and developing your online image is one place to Read More...

The competition in your industry is fierce. Chances are, there are a dozen or more businesses in your community that provide the same service that you do. So, how do you set yourself apart from the competition, and how do you create a client base that’s full of raving fans? It’s not always about what Read More...

How does your team communicate with each other in the office? Do they shout across the lobby? Do they walk back and forth between the front and back office? Or do they send each other emails or text messages, hoping that the recipient sees it promptly? Tony Robbins said, “The quality of your communication is Read More...

You’ve probably heard these stats before: 9 out of 10 customers read online reviews before making a buying decision. Nearly 80% of customers trust online reviews as much as they trust a personal recommendation from a friend. 73% of customers say that online reviews make them trust a business more. You already know that reviews Read More...