By Chris Barrow on 31 January 2011
This is a tricky question and relates well to our week’s theme of CRM. I was working with a predominantly NHS practice the other day and questioned by the head of the reception team. Bear in mind that this was a beautifully presented and branded practice with a bright, modern reception area and lovely environment. [...]
Posted in Customer Relationship Management | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, Chris Barrow, DBC Mastermind, Dental Business Club, Dental Coaching, NHS dentistry, patient communication, world class customer service |
By Chris Barrow on 31 January 2011
RescueTime: Project Time Tracking Software & Team Time Management Software
Posted in Blogging, personal stuff, Productivity Tools, technology |
By Chris Barrow on 30 January 2011
Provisioning (@ YO! Sushi) http://4sq.com/eJLO1n # I just unlocked the "Fresh Brew" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/fw2KVe # Refreshments (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/ffdr9M # Farewells (@ Platform 1) http://4sq.com/fttLWS # Waving goodbye to my lovely lady after a superb weekend and Xmas present. # Browsing (@ London Marathon Store) http://4sq.com/fqYmgT # OMG (@ Apple Store w/ 7 [...]
Posted in Blogging |
By Chris Barrow on 28 January 2011
The Carlyle Group, in partnership with Palamon Capital Partners, is to acquire Integrated Dental Holdings and merge it with Associated Dental Practices Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH), from Bank of America Merrill Lynch Capital Partners (BAML CP), [...]
Posted in Blogging | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, Chris Barrow, Dental Business Club, IDH, NHS dentistry, private dentistry |
By Chris Barrow on 28 January 2011
Here is an update from the Bridge2Aid team in Tanzania. Some of you will recall that the Dental Business Club is involved in the B2A Unity Partnership. If you’d like to read more about it click here. “Training took place in Kahama. Each day has been full and all Clinical Officers are coming along well. [...]
Posted in strategy and vision | Tagged Chris Barrow, Dental Business Club, dental charity, giving, inspiration, personal growth |
By Chris Barrow on 27 January 2011
Sublime Dental is a private practice in Stockport, Cheshire. Our highly enthusiastic, forward thinking team are committed to delivering dentistry the right way! We enjoy caring for the individual needs of our very appreciative private patients. We understand that you need a well-equipped and spacious surgery with all mod cons. We focus on exceptional customer [...]
Posted in Industry Adverts | Tagged classified, industry adverts, job vacancies, recruitment, remuneration, team |
By Chris Barrow on 27 January 2011
If you’d like to learn more abouthow guru by Sotfware of Excellence can work best for your practice then this webinar is not to be missed. Title: Increasing treatment plan acceptance with guru. Duration: 1 hour Date: 9th Feb 2011 Time: 18:00 hrs Register at: www.fsmevents.com/soeidental Content: Introduction by Ashley Latter Product demo and discussion by [...]
Posted in Industry Adverts, Productivity Tools | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, patient communication, practice management software, sales conversations |
By Chris Barrow on 27 January 2011
“Welcome to BranchOut… the first career-networking tool that allows you to search… browse… and utilize your FACEBOOK friends’ career information as a valuable resource.” This is the message you receive when you load the application on Facebook called Branch Out. There have been some complaints about its spamming nature and I asked my social media [...]
Posted in Productivity Tools, technology, Uncategorized | Tagged Facebook, industry adverts, Internet marketing, social media |
By Chris Barrow on 26 January 2011
Here’s how you know. Yes or no: we have a full range of social media marketing activities Facebook Twitter You Tube Foursquare Linkedin Blog Ezine we use a range of videos practice tour interview with the principal interviews with team members testimonials from patients we use special offer micro-sites we capture data from ALL visitors [...]
Posted in marketing | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, branding, business development, Chris Barrow, Dental Business Club, Google, inspiration, Internet marketing, marketing, social media |