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  Wealth Management Tools: Secure Your Financial Future in the Present

  By Adam Cmelja, CMFAIt's never too early to think about the wealth management tools that will help you plan for a secure...

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  Understand Relevant Costs to Make Better Decisions

  By Jim Moore, OD, MBADo you know what your relevant costs are? Understanding this concept can mean the difference between profitability and...

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  Key Financial Metrics to Track–and Improve–for Profitability

  By Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD, MBAIsolating and tracking key financial metrics will allow you to see where you can improve and thereby...

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  Collaboration: Foster Productive Interaction with Peers

  By Harue J. Marsden, OD, MS, FAAOThere is a fine line between collaboration and competition. But when the right balance is struck,...

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  OD Peer Groups: Creativity Comes from Within and Without

  By Brian Blount, ODOptometrists can discover good ideas in unexpected places—like from their peers.

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  Autumn Time Management: List Your Key To-Dos

  By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOFall is a busy time for many ODs. Creating a to-do list can help you to focus...

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  Moving Office Space: Careful Planning Pays Off

  Gordon G. Wong, ODMoving to a new office space can expand your capacity to better serve patients and max out profits--if you...

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  The State of the Optometric Profession: Increase Demand Among Existing Patients

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAOA Excel recently commissioned Jobson Medical Information to assess the current status of...

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  An Open Letter to Contact Lens Manufacturers

  By Brian Chou, OD, FAAOContact lens vendors who sell to optometric practices can be an ODs best friend--if the relationship is productive...

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  Observations from a New Practice Owner: 4 Keys to Success

  By Maria Sampalis, ODBecoming a successful new practice owner means taking a multifaceted approach including honing communicating skills, offering competitive pricing of...

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  The State of the Optometric Profession: Optometry Has Excess Capacity

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAOA Excel recently commissioned Jobson Medical Information to assess the current status of...

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  Advice for New and Experienced ODs: Understand Essential Business Concepts

  By Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD, MBADo you understand and apply essential business concepts in managing your practice? Whether you are a new...

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  Connect the Docs: Make the Connections Required By Healthcare Reform

  By Aaron Lech, OD, FAAOIs your practice ready for healthcare reform? Now is the time to learn about the healthcare exchanges  and...

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  State of Independent Optometry: Optometry Dominates Primary Eyecare

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAOA Excel recently commissioned Jobson Medical Information to assess the current status of...

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  Getting There: Planning a Successful Optometric Career

  By Robert SchultzSuccess in practice has many definitions. First, you and your staff must provide the highest level of care to patients....

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  Major Threats Faced By Independent ODs

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you aware of the threats facing your practice? Once you recognize the...

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  Growth Opportunities of Independent ODs

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you taking advantage of all of your opportunities to grow your practice?...

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  Competitive Weaknesses of Independent ODs

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessEarlier this year, Vision Source commissioned the editors of Review of Optometric Business...

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  Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of Independent Optometry

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessEarlier this year, Vision Source commissioned the editors of Review of Optometric Business...

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  Competitive Strengths of Independent ODs

  By Thomas F. SteinerDirector of Research, Review of Optometric BusinessAre you aware of the many competitive advantages independent ODs possess? Here are...

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  Practice Finances: Be Hands-On!

  By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOAs optometrists, we care most about our patients' eye health and vision. As practice owners, we must...

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  Get Involved: The Payoffs from Learning and Networking in Associations

  By Darby Chiasson, ODParticipation in optometric organizations provides guideposts for practice improvement along with invaluable networking with other optometrists.

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  Key Investment: Know When the Time is Right to Buy Practice Real Estate

  By Laurie L. Sorrenson, OD, FAAOPurchasing a building to house your practice's office shouldn't be taken lightly, but when your finances and...

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  Vendor Partnerships: Strengthen to Gain a Competitive Edge

  By Daniel E. Quon, ODStrong partnerships with vendors can improve service, efficiency and profitability. Tap the expertise of your vendor reps to...

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  Occupancy Costs: Manage Effectively, Free Up Funds for Practice-Building

  By Ken Krivacic, OD, MBATrack and manage your occupancy costs effectively: You can save money and invest it in areas that provide...

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  Tech Tools for Tackling Vision Expo East

  By Cheryl G. Murphy, ODWith Vision Expo East right around the corner, now is the time to conduct pre event planning and...

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  Measure Your Capture Rate to Compute Your Profit Potential

  By Eric M. White, ODUse your practice management system and electronic records to accurately measure eyeglasses capture rate. Then make changes to...