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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...

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  Track Your Staffing Costs: A Key to Practice Profitability

  By Ken Krivacic, OD, MBATracking and managing your staff costs is a key to practice profitability. Good planning lets you have the...

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  Smart Real Estate Shopping: Read the Fine Print and Negotiate

  By Pamela Miller, OD, JDBefore renting or buying office space, reading the fine print of a lease or purchase agreement can make...

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  Understand Terms of Leased Instrumentation to Save Money

  By Robert Schultz and Jeanne FletcherLeasing can provide a cost-effective way to add instrumentation to your office. By fully understanding the terms...

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  Marketing by the Numbers: Measure Often for Success

   By Alissa Wald, OD, and Scott DanielsMarketing your practice costs money--so make sure you’re getting a good ROI for your marketing campaign....