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Without a break - you break
There's a lot of talk about a Third Wave of Covid out there in the media. Not so much talk about a third wave of exhaustion. Burnout 1.0...

Chris Barrow
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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An Invitation - to another year
One of the benefits of keeping an online personal journal is the ability to occasionally look back and reflect upon how things have...

Chris Barrow
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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The absolute bare minimum - marketing when you have a waiting list
Listen, I know you are busy and that you are stacked out with queues of patients and potential new patients. However, no matter how busy,...

Chris Barrow
May 27, 20211 min read
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Why am I waiting outside when I can go to the pub?
Reports abound of stroppy patients asking why you are still socially distancing, still in PPE, when lockdown is easing? Add to that those...

Chris Barrow
May 26, 20211 min read
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Mastering Excel - for just £10.99 (offer expires in 2 days)
I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 25+ years I have maintained a...

Chris Barrow
May 25, 20211 min read
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No pain, no gain.
Incorrect thinking: "As soon as our sales improve and I have some available cash flow, I'll invest in my team/marketing/technology/patien...

Chris Barrow
May 24, 20211 min read
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Beware of altitude
Back in the early 90’s I had the opportunity to trek up to Everest Base Camp (and raise a bit of money for charity along the way) - an...

Chris Barrow
May 21, 20211 min read
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How to onboard new team members - a one minute guide
Share your core values/mission statement (timeless) and business plan (for the current year); Explain your operational requirements -...

Chris Barrow
May 20, 20211 min read
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Positions or People - how and when do you recruit?
The current increase in the demand for dentistry is giving rise to a new Frequently Asked Question in my email inbox: "Business is...

Chris Barrow
May 19, 20211 min read
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Boundaries, Priorities and Compartmentalised Time
"Chris - could you please help us on this- As an owner/clinical couple we are having a problem with where work stops and where family...

Chris Barrow
May 18, 20212 min read
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