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We often hear the phrase, “Don’t sweat the small stuff” as a means to give perspective on life. And, in many instances this can be sage advice. After all, we can focus SO heavily on the daily minutia of life we completely lose sight of the “big picture” – whether in our careers, personal life or relationships. Those “nit-picky” little things threaten to overwhelm us or cause us to just give up completely! Which brings us back to our original adage…with one, HUGE, caveat!
This weekend not only marks a rather austere remembrance of the military sacrifices for Memorial Day, but on the polar opposite hand it also heralds the “unofficial” beginning of the summer season. The school days dwindle down to a precious few for those still in session, and endless days of summer camps, vacation plans, family gatherings, adventures with friends and magical twilights, stretch before us. BUT…while students may be out of school, it could be time for YOU to think about going “back-to-school!” Say WHAT?!? No, we’re not looking THAT far down the proverbial road, but instead thinking about protecting your credentials!
Opening any sort of healthcare or medical office involves a major financial investment, between the specialized (and expensive) equipment required for your practice and the infrastructure to support the aforementioned equipment, trained personnel, and administrative operations, it can add up quickly. And that doesn’t even include the actual aesthetics of your office – mundane (yet, important to convey a professional impression) things like chairs, artwork, amenities and décor. We’re talking a SERIOUS chunk of change…but, if you’re forgetting something that’s very inexpensive it can cost you even MORE money!
As countless sources have restated for years, “You can pay now, or you can pay later!” Said in different ways, spanning centuries from Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, we compiled several apt examples, of which one in particular should deeply resonate with dental professionals!
