Creating the space
DSC04458, originally uploaded by coachbarrow. I do my best work when the environment is right. Came across this unusual work space in the British Virgin Islands – there was a laptop on the desk with a wifi connection when we arrived. Balmy Caribbean breezes through the window – what a lovely … Read the Rest
New dental web site
It can be difficult to get excited about a new dental web site – the formula is becoming well established
- the funky name and logo
- the moving graphic on the home page
- the pictures of team and premises
- the KEDO
- the call for action
and so I am perhaps difficult … Read the Rest
Dental Angels
I offer my sincere thanks to Kelly Michele Haggett and the team from Dental Angels, who hosted a networking meeting at The Soho Theatre last night. There were three aspects of the evening that made it a “blast” for me.
- arriving to find a bar stool at the front of the room … Read the Rest
Smilexpress
My friend Iqbal Kathrada writes to me on Facebook this morning: Hi Chris
I visited West field Mall on the day of your seminar and lo and behold was this Smile-xpress kiosk offering Laser Whitening for £99 on the spot.
there were 4 beds in cubicles , with blue light and all and … Read the Rest
To iPad or not to iPad?
My first thought was “ a waste of time” – it’s just a large iTouch – no phone, no camera – doesn’t work unless you plug it into a Macbook. I already have a Macbook Pro and a 3Gs iPhone – why would I want an iPad? Then I watched Apple’s promotional video – and … Read the Rest
Baring all
When I invited the team at Ollie and Darsh to take the stage at The Royal College on 5th February, it was with the specific request that they “tell the truth” about their first 14 months of trading. “Warts and all”, I wanted the breakdown of income and expenditure – and the way in … Read the Rest
Chris Barrow’s week of Twitters
- Exeter first, a working breakfast with Phillippa, then Manchester by train and Edinburgh by plane. #
- letting the train take the strain – over 125 emails answered – well worth the ticket. #
- we cannot begin to move forwards until we forgive ourselves #
- just about to start a day's business coaching with … Read the Rest
a recipe for success
- take one very strong brand
- add a sense of humour
- serve on a cup cake
result
- something for people to talk about.
“You’ll never guess, I was at my dentist today and they gave me a cup-cake with their logo on top. They are all as … Read the Rest
A Valentine KEDO
Congratulations to dentist Paul Mandon-Gassman for taking the initiative. Paul has emailed his patient database with a Valentine’s Day offer (you can see an extract here – and has even made a knock ‘em dead offer to any couple who announce their engagement!).
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