Financial Planning for Startups Opening an optometry practice can be an exciting endeavor. There might be many challenges on the way, but you can forge a path to success with the right financial principles and defined core values. Planning for costs is one of the most crucial steps when opening a practice. A business mentor […]
Entrepreneurship
Build an Empire by Building a Team: How to Invest in Your Staff
Your employees are the heart of your business. They’re the ones interacting and building relationships with patients and delivering the standard of service you’ve set. A strong leader will steer the ship in the right direction, providing support where needed, but the employees are the ones rowing the boat and getting you where you need […]
How Service Will Set Your Optometry Business Apart from the Rest
Providing great service may seem obvious, but it’s important to check-in and be honest with yourself about the effectiveness of the service you provide and if it helps you stand out amongst your competitors. The type of service you provide stems from your business’s core values and how you define who you are. Ask yourself […]
Why Determining Core Values Will Help Grow Your Business
Core values are more than just inspirational words you see on a poster in an office. They represent your business’s beliefs, purpose, and are the driving force behind what you do. Determining your business’s core values can help align the attitudes and behaviors needed from all team members to help achieve your company goals. Once […]
Getting Back to Your Passion: How to Stop Drowning in Details
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with the aspects of running a business, the key is to reignite the spark that fuels your passion. Your passion is your why—why you do what you do. To hone in on your purpose and why it’s important to create a mission statement. A mission statement can help identify your […]
5 Reasons You Need a Mentor for Entrepreneurial Success
5 Reasons You Need a Mentor for Entrepreneurial Success You’ve probably heard the phrase “It’s lonely at the top.” I disagree. Your path to the pinnacle of entrepreneurial success is not one you should walk alone. Behind the success of every great entrepreneur are friends, family members, and mentors. Your family provides the motivation and […]