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Head in a spin
Yes – I’ve reached that point in the day where I’m looking at my computer screen and nothing is happening – because – my brain is...

Chris Barrow
Aug 4, 20101 min read


The tyranny of the “check up”
Whenever I meet a principal with an average daily productivity of less then £1500 (and that accounts for over 80% of you) I automatically...

Chris Barrow
Mar 9, 20101 min read


An opportunity
Looks like I won’t be going very far today. If your surgery day falls apart because of the weather and cancellations, use the opportunity...

Chris Barrow
Jan 5, 20101 min read


The algebra of business
P1 = the right PEOPLE, saying the right things at the right time P2 = the PREMISES, a practice that looks the part P3 = the right...

Chris Barrow
Oct 10, 20091 min read


Zoning the appointment book
You recommended zoning of appointment book. Could you advise further as regards implementation of this? I understand the need to achieve...

Chris Barrow
Apr 3, 20061 min read


First day back
Back to work today, with the following order of priorities: 1. ezine 2. podcast 3. blog (this one!) 4. catch up on client emails 5....

Chris Barrow
Oct 31, 20051 min read


Some good software
There’s a great piece of software that I installed on my laptop about 3 months ago and has paid for itself over and over. You can find it...

Chris Barrow
Aug 4, 20052 min read


Spam
Account StatisticsIts interesting to check my account with www.spamarrest.com periodically and see just how many emails I receive and how...

Chris Barrow
May 26, 20051 min read


What to do when you are in a funk
It happens to me when I work in one spot for more than, say, three days. I suppose it’s because I have become such a reluctant road...

Chris Barrow
Mar 25, 20052 min read


How call-in days work
Yesterday (Wednesday) was my last “call-in day” of the year. That means we open our on-line appointment scheduler (see...

Chris Barrow
Dec 23, 20042 min read
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