Your Inventory and Ordering Process (Part 1)
There is a lot to consider when choosing an ordering and inventory process that will work best for your practice. First what is the...
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Orthodontic Consulting Hub:
Expert Insights for Practice Success
Dive into our Orthodontic Consulting Hub, where Shimmin Consulting orthodontic consultants share their expertise. Gain invaluable strategies and actionable insights tailored to fuel your growth, covering everything from optimizing patient interactions to streamlining operational efficiencies. Explore these articles to elevate your practice and unlock success.
Shimmin Consulting
Jul 1, 2021
Building a Team…Not a Wall
For so many of us in the field, no matter what part of the office we work, we all have witnessed the divide between the front and back...
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Shimmin Consulting
Apr 13, 2021
How to Keep Your Team Happy
Shimmin Consulting has the privilege of partnering with practices and teams all over the country and staff and staffing during this time...
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Michelle Shimmin
Feb 5, 2021
Flexible Financial Arrangements for your Patients
Flexible financial arrangements means to creatively facilitate your patients starting treatment. Discuss with the patient what works for...
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Michelle Shimmin
Jan 14, 2021
Promoting Health Savings Accounts
Do you capitalize on promoting a patient’s Health Savings Account when discussing the financial investment of treatment? Did you know...
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Michelle Shimmin
Dec 15, 2020
The Power of Metrics in your Practice
PART 2 - FINDING AREAS OF CONCERN How can I know if the data I am collecting is showing me an area of concern in my practice, or if what...
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Michelle Shimmin
Dec 10, 2020
The Power of Metrics in you Practice
PART 1 - DOCTORS AND TEAM MEMBERS: MAKE DECISIONS ON DATA, NOT FEELINGS What changes outcomes are worth measuring! In business the term...
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Michelle Shimmin
Dec 8, 2020
The Power of Metrics in your Practice
Having metrics will enable you to make better and quicker decisions regarding the direction of your practice. Data allows us to not have...
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Michelle Shimmin
Nov 6, 2020
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 4 - WHERE DOES VIRTUAL FIT INTO MY PRACTICE? Ever since “The Day the World Changed” earlier this spring, I have spent many hours...
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Michelle Shimmin
Oct 27, 2020
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 3 - CHANGES IN HOW DSO’S/DTC’S IMPACT OUR BUSINESS There are many new business models in the orthodontic industry that are having an...
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Michelle Shimmin
Oct 22, 2020
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 2 - IMPACTS AND BARRIERS If change is not implemented in the correct manner, the impact upon the business can be devastating. Some...
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Michelle Shimmin
Oct 13, 2020
Utilizing Your ‘Downtime’ to Build Your Team & Practice
With school starting, many offices notice an increase in “down time” between 9am-12pm. Here are some GREAT ways to remain productive during
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Michelle Shimmin
Oct 9, 2020
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 1 - NOBODY LIKES CHANGE Change is an inevitable part of life. Change is also an important part of a business life; it allows a...
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Michelle Shimmin
Oct 7, 2020
Patients Without Appointments Going Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!
Picture this...a brisk Monday morning. The team has started the day with an amazing, purposeful morning huddle, discussing the schedule...
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Michelle Shimmin
Sep 3, 2020
Key Factors for a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 4 - THE REVIEW PROCESS AND PURPOSE Utilizing Performance Reviews is a great opportunity when you’re looking to celebrate...
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Michelle Shimmin
Aug 25, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 3 - COMMUNICATION The KEY PIECE of communication is LISTENING! Listening is the foundation of success in managing people. Most...
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Michelle Shimmin
Aug 20, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 1 - MANAGEMENT How this is different from leadership? Management facilitates accountability and leadership influences motivation and...
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Michelle Shimmin
Aug 18, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 1 -LEADERSHIP The measure of a leader is not what you do, but what others do BECAUSE OF YOU! The ability to positively and...
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Michelle Shimmin
Jul 30, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 3: Culture is Bigger Than Business Strategy It starts with YOU... How can you accomplish this when this might not be your strength?...
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Michelle Shimmin
Jul 27, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 2: Culture Facilitates Results Forbes Magazine wrote the 3 reasons why positive work cultures are more productive for business: 1....
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Michelle Shimmin
Jul 21, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 1: What’s Your Why? I often say... If passion is involved, it’s not high pressure sales!I love Richard Branson’s philosophy in and...
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Michelle Shimmin
Jul 15, 2020
Motivation and it's Role in the Workplace: Part #3
#3 How to Increase Employee Motivation Communication The easiest way to increase employee motivation is by having positive communication...
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Michelle Shimmin
Jul 10, 2020
Motivation and it's Role in the Workplace Part 2: Benefits of Motivated Employees
Part #2: Benefits of Motivated Employees Employee motivation is highly important for every company due to the benefits that it brings to...
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