By the time I was 8 years old, I’d stayed the night at my grandparent’s house at least a hundred times. But one particular night, I had an exceptionally terrifying experience. Sometime after midnight, when we’d all been asleep for a couple hours, I...
A dental practice is a business. All businesses need to know how they make money and where the money is spent. Successful businesses know exactly where it goes and to whom for cost-effective evaluations. In dentistry it has become a challenge to find a competent...
George Washington is one of the most beloved historical figures in the United States of America. Most people think of him for his bravery, charisma, and leadership. The beautiful painting Washington Crossing the Delaware detail these features perfectly. The artist, Emanuel Leutze, paints Washington as...
Ever had the day run out of time and you haven’t finished your work? I ‘m not talking about dentistry, I am talking about all those administrative chores that must be completed accurately to make the practice and your personal life run smoothly. Your mind is...
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is nearing its end—it’s been a whirlwind year for many dental practices. Some have seen a decline in profits, however, which can be disheartening to say the least. Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques that can not only...
As 2018 continues to move along full-steam ahead, now is the perfect time for dental accountants to start thinking about tax deductions a bit more seriously. One of the most important changes to occur this year regarding tax law has to do specifically with the...
Most people rightfully assume that payroll is all about getting a wide array of numbers to lock up and make sense. As true as this may be, however, it only scratches the surface of what the payroll process typically entails. Many dental accountants think they’re...
Before you know it, ‘tis the season for office holiday parties and gift giving, both of which can go a long way in terms of promoting employee engagement and boosting morale. While many practice managers go to great lengths to show appreciation to staff members...
For many dental accountants, one of the most challenging aspects of the job is finding enough time to get everything done. There are moments when it can seem as if gaining control over one’s workload is a near impossibility, and then—all of a sudden—something new...
When it comes to managing finances, most small business owners and entrepreneurs find themselves devoting quite a bit of time and energy to the process—80 hours or more each year for many people. For dental practice managers who already have a bottomless pit of responsibilities...
When it comes to dental accounting, there are some people who simply “get it,” and then there are those who struggle to keep things from spinning out of control on a daily basis. The fact is, however, being a great dental accountant isn’t something that...
Credit cards play a huge role in many of our daily lives, from handling businesses expenses to picking up groceries on the way home from work. The convenience of having plastic money on-hand in the case of an emergency is impossible to argue against, but...
