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IDEXX offers feline disease prevalence maps in wellness drive
Westbrook, Maine - IDEXX Laboratories launched a campaign to promote feline wellness, including interactive disease prevalence maps.
Picking apart the grapevine
My receptionist had a certain look on her face. "The lady on Line 1 needs to talk to you. She says it's very important."
Discounts: Manage them well to protect your bottom line
To discount or not to discount - that is the question. But what is the answer?
A creative use for digital picture frames
Digital picture frames can be used to educate clients.
Keeping employee records safe
Organize and file employees' sensitive personnel documents with these tips.
Lizards flex their muscles to communicate
Some lizards will do push-ups to communicate with other lizards, according to a study by researchers who visited a rain forest in Puerto Rico.
Sample script: reminders
Every client "no" should be followed with one of three kinds of reminders.
Q&A: Ease the doctor-staff tension
I'm a new associate, and one of the receptionists hates me. How do I get along with her?
Q&A: Make your practice desirable to applicants
How can we attract high-quality applicants to apply for vacant positions at our practice?
Pearly white profits
Tips from doctors who offer dentistry as demand for other services declines.
Make your practice run like clockwork
Does the daily grind cause tasks to fall by the wayside? Follow these tips to put the gears back in motion.
Offer your clients credit
In a lagging economy, third-party payment plans can be a lifeline for pet owners.
Living with the alien associates
This next generation of doctors isn't like us. And that's a good thing.
Associate life: Welcome to the circus
See how these four associates walk the work tightrope while juggling personal lives and kids.
Make your equine practice eco-friendly
Going green doesn't have to cost a lot. Here are 7 small-and 4 big-ways to go green without spending a lot of green.
All hands, eyes, and ears on deck
Here's how to make your CE sessions effective for different learning styles.
Save for the short term
You'll put more money in the bank by focusing on immediate goals than by saving for the future, according to a recent consumer study.
Test your knowledge of employee motivation strategies
Hint: The carrot and the stick work for only so long.
Point out parasites to your clients
Improve client compliance with these hooks.
The last act
I rescued my dachshund Toby 15 years ago. Would I have the strength to say goodbye today?
Increase your testing compliance
Encouraging clients to purchase urinalysis, blood work, and fecal analysis can increase their pet's health and increase your practice's revenue.
Facing the sweetness and sorrow of the bond
Saying goodbye reminds us of our love for the creatures that share our lives.
Q&A: Find your dream associate
Our practice is in the process of hiring our first associate. What should we look for in a candidate?
Find misplaced items in your practice
Creating a reward system can help cut down on lost or misplaced items.
Partners in Practice Reader Survey
Partners in Practice survey
Editor's blog: Welcome and goodbye, Tyson
Tyson only lasted a week in our home, but he left a lasting impression.
In 2009 raises will come ... for some
More than half of employers expect to raise salaries in next three months, according to survey.
How to stay optimistic in 2009
Here are seven strategies for staying positive in the gloomy economy.
What to do with downtime
The eye of the storm will settle on your practice. When it does, do these six things to fill the slow periods and increase client activity.