Monday 14 February 2011

How strong are your practice foundations?

There is a parable about two men a wise man and a foolish man.

The wise built his house upon the rocks, he built it slowly and securely and on very solid foundations. The foolish man built his house very quickly on the sand.

Eventually the winds blew, the rain poured down, floods came .

The house that was built upon the rocks withstood the ravages whilst the house built on the sand collapsed, failed and was washed away.

If your practice were a house what foundations have you built it upon?

All too often I come across dental practices that are established purely on the basis that the dentists are skilled clinicians. Excellent clinical skills are essential if your practice is going to survive the metaphorical wind, rain and floods that you will encounter, however clinical skill alone are not enough. For your practice to built on rock foundations you must also embrace solid business foundations which include;

  • A compelling vision
  • Time management and planning
  • Financial control
  • Customer service
  • Harmonious teamwork
  • Sales and honest selling skills
  • Business systems and organisation
  • Marketing
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Work Life balance

 

If you would like to have a free audit of your business foundations, contact me now 00 44(0) 7989 757 884 or Jane@ealthyandwealthy.co.uk

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