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Apple do it again

CUPERTINO, California—April 22, 2009—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter ended March 28, 2009. The Company posted revenue of $8.16 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.21 billion, or $1.33 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $7.51 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.05 billion, or $1.16 [...]

Abundance mentality

I met a man with an abundance mentality today. The first I have met for some time. He believes that: his young team will do a good job his new and inexperienced practice manager will rise to the occasion his associates will be productive his existing patients will keep coming and will refer others that [...]

All about branding

All about branding

My new cappuccino cup and saucer arrived in the mail on Saturday from Alex Jones at Pensitone Dental Care in South Yorkshire. ​ Its part of a complete re-brand of both private and NHS practices that has involved Cathy Johnson in creating new patient Welcome Packs, referral business cards, a refurbishment of both premises and [...]

Chris Barrow’s week of Twitters

this morning my first 30-minute run in ages – thank you Ashley for the inspiration # Next stop Totnes. Wacky bollocks # Newquay airport this morning – the red eye to Manchester for a meeting at IDH – and then on to Glasgow! # working in my office in IDH – yes – I have [...]

Multi-tasking receptionists

When I arrived at the Preston Marriott last night, I was dog-tired after a crazy week (so far) and a long day. At least it wasn’t the Holiday Inn Express – counting my blessings – Marriott can be relied on for a good night’s sleep. Their beds are always good. Lovely hotel set in the [...]

Glasgow

Sometimes we just experience a run of mediocrity in our lives – and the last 12 hours in Glasgow have been that run (which I hope this catharsis will end). Cheers for David, Dawn and the team at Spring Grove Dental for an outstanding day at The Dakota yesterday – a full team meeting with [...]

The Patient Journey – Glasgow

The Patient Journey – Glasgow

Yes – looking forward to 2 full days of team training here in Glasgow PLUS an evening presentation to the BDA. Life is busy and I continue to be amazed at the opportunities that exist in dentistry. Changing the subject slightly – I have to share with you my quote of the day yesterday from [...]

Apex magazine

I am pleased to send you the April issue of Apex. Click HERE or on the cover image to open your personal copy free of charge. Highlights in this issue include: Have you lost track of your vision? Dr Marc Cooper explains how returning to your core values will see you through the recession Hygienist focus: [...]

Chris Barrow’s week of Twitters

up since 4:30am working on finances – couldn’t sleep. At least it’s done. # @rtm:dentistry article # having fun mind-mapping my marketing workshop # interviewed by Cardiff dental student James Belcher this morning – a budding entrepreneur using Audacity on his Macbook to record! # needed a break – on the bikes down to Swanpool [...]

The Anchor at Lower Froyle

The Anchor at Lower Froyle

I want to recommend and congratulate the team at The Anchor for making my stay here last night and today such a superb experience. Their web site is here. CLICK HERE My room was booked at very short notice following a change of travel plans and, on arrival last night at 7:00pm, they could not [...]