The Importance of Failure
Imagine if you were labeled “the merchant of death.” Would you consider yourself a failure? That’s exactly how Alfred Nobel felt after his invention of dynamite led to such a label. Despite… Continue On +
Motivation is Contagious
Since you are a leader, you often faced with how to motivate your team. But how do you motivate yourself? The philosopher William James once said, “Act as if what you do… Continue On +
Dental Practice Insurance Audits: Proactive Steps
No one welcomes a dental practice insurance audit. But the time to prepare for one is now, long before you receive notification from an insurance company. Remember that an audit of a… Continue On +
Bonus Depreciation and 179 Deductions Set to Expire
If you have been trying to decide whether or not to buy a new piece of dental equipment or build out a space in your office, now may be the time. Rules… Continue On +
When Should Bonuses Be Used In Calculating Overtime?
The item that employers miss the most when calculating overtime wages is the inclusion of non-discretionary bonuses. The FLSA requires that non-discretionary bonuses – these are promised to the employee – be… Continue On +
Pay for Performance – Is It Right for You?
When would it make sense to consider a pay-for-performance system for your dental team? Can you depend on this type of compensation system to motivate your team and reduce staff turnover? The… Continue On +
Claiming the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
The Child and Dependent Care Credit can help offset some of the costs you pay for the care of your child, a dependent, or disabled spouse. Here are some facts you may… Continue On +
Parting Ways with a Bad Attitude
Few things block the momentum of a team quite like a bad attitude. Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton went so far as to suggest, “The only disability in life is a bad… Continue On +
Backing Up Eaglesoft
One of the staple tasks of any dental office is backing up the practice management system at the end of every day, right before the staff leaves the office. However, just because… Continue On +
Oregon’s Victims of Certain Crimes Leave Act
The Oregon’s Victims of Certain Crimes Leave Act (OVCCLA) went into effect on January 1, 2010. OVCCLA provides employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking: Employees who are… Continue On +
Don’t Let Perfection Get in Your Way
We receive conflicting signals about perfection. As Winston Churchill once said, “They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds.” Churchill… Continue On +
Tax Tips for Newlyweds
This time year is popular for weddings. So if you are a newlywed there are some important issues that need be taken care of—after the honeymoon. Now that you are married, your… Continue On +