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So who is Elvis now?
I’m working with a number of clients who are growing micro-corporates using the hub and spoke acquisition method. The first challenge is...
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Chris Barrow
Feb 10, 2016
The Four Hats Business Model
I was reminded in conversation yesterday of a belief developed with my friend and business partner Dr. Tim Thackrah back in the late 90’s...
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Chris Barrow
Jan 27, 2016
On less being more
To quote The E-Myth philosophy: a technician wants to spend 100% of her time as a clinician; a manager wants to spend 80% of his time as...
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Chris Barrow
Jan 13, 2016
The Lifestyle Business
Most dental practice owners are building a lifestyle business. A business that generates enough profit to simply finance your (good)...
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Chris Barrow
Jan 5, 2016
So what’s your big idea for 2016?
Do you have one big idea that would make a huge positive difference in the coming year? Your idea can be personal or professional affect...
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Chris Barrow
Dec 22, 2015
Hub and spoke
There’s been a lot of talk about the “hub and spoke” business model for independent micro-corporates and very little action. Until now....
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Chris Barrow
Dec 8, 2015
Digital village shopping
Last Friday evening Jon and I enjoyed a lad’s night in and ordered our curry via JustEat from a take-away I have never visited. This...
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Chris Barrow
Dec 4, 2015
Lethal Authenticity
A week of watching the television news would indicate that telling the truth is out of fashion. The BIG lies are those told by...
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Chris Barrow
Dec 2, 2015
Setting the 3-year vision
Last week I invested a lot of time in establishing my personal and professional vision for 2016. Chatting to a friend on Tuesday morning...
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Chris Barrow
Nov 12, 2015
How to stop doing dentistry and make £2 million in 9 years
A dentist recently asked me to sort out the rest of his business life. #normaldayatwork I’m going to share with you our conversation as...
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Chris Barrow
Nov 4, 2015
The Seth Godin Q&A sessions in London
Tuesday 3rd November 2015 The Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Imperial College, London No slides. No presentation. 10:30 Seth Godin walks...
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Chris Barrow
Nov 2, 2015
The Lloyds Bank Healthcare Confidence Index
Last Wednesday evening I presented to over 50 dentists at an event organised by Lloyds Bank and supporting Bridge2Aid. It was good to...
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Chris Barrow
Oct 30, 2015
The egg is hatched
It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are...
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Chris Barrow
Sep 17, 2015
Risk and running your own business
You know I try and make a point of chatting with cab drivers. Yesterday’s pick up from Harley Street to Paddington (it was pouring down –...
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Chris Barrow
Feb 25, 2013
Ownership – really?
The fact of the matter is that business ownership is a pain in the neck. It must be – the evidence is irrefutable. What evidence? Your...
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Chris Barrow
Dec 11, 2012
How To | Construct A Powerful 3 Year Vision
Do you have an inspiring and compelling vision of the future? For your business? For your personal life? This might be a lot for people...
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Chris Barrow
May 11, 2012
Simple Strategies For Creating Success
Construct A Powerful 3 Year Vision Plan The Time To Plan Control Your Finances Lead A Championship Support Team Deliver A “WOW” Business...
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Chris Barrow
Aug 11, 2010
Invisalign stock
I hear that some practices have spare stock that they cannot use – is that true? If so, there are practices out there willing to buy.
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Chris Barrow
Aug 9, 2010
The cost of HTM 01-05 – who pays?
One of the “mantras” from the Dental Business School training workshops is that all costs in a dental practice are borne by one of three...
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Chris Barrow
Jul 13, 2010
In a recession
We are entering a recession – the real recession. The recession that Labour attempted to “put off” until after the Election. In the last...
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