Management
- February
How Lean Manufacturing Transformed Argen's Operations
Julie Woolf, Argen COO, details how she and her team implemented Lean to sreamline processes, eliminate waste, reduce labor costs and improve products.
Julie Woolf
Feb 12 at 12:37pm
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- January
Leadership: Finding Peace by Leading through Pain
Harvest Dental Founder and CEO Sasha Der Avanessian shares leadership principles he's learned during his entrepreneurial journey.
Sasha Der Avanessian
Jan 13 at 10:05am
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- October 2024
7 Tips for Dealing with Toxic Employees
How to root out problem employees during the hiring process and what to do if you realize you already have one on staff.
Kim Molinaro
Oct 8, 2024 at 2:13pm
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- September 2024
The 'Appification' of Human Resources
The myriad human resources apps available today enable lab owners to manage payroll, paid time off (PTO), benefits and personnel and, when accessed on mobile devices, offer on-the-go convenience and efficiency for the entire staff. Here are four ways lab operators are using apps to automate their HR...
Laurel Carbonneau
Sep 4, 2024 at 11:07am
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- May 2024
Upselling: How to Boost Business from Current Customers
Laboratory owners share a host of strategies for increasing revenue streams from existing clients—while simultaneously enhancing long-term loyalty—and there’s a tactic for every size lab and budget:
Maribeth Marsico
May 9, 2024 at 9:08am
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Kolbeck Dental recommends this- March 2024
10 Strategies for Successful Outsourcing Partnerships
Whether you’re just starting to outsource or looking for a new subcontractor, here are 10 tips to help you find the best partner and make the most of your relationship.
The Ultimate Guide to Subcontracting
Laurel Carbonneau · Mar 13, 2024 at 10:36am
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- October 2023
Budgeting: Your Recipe for Success
David Lesh shows the key considerations every lab owner should take into account when creating a budget.
David Lesh
Oct 19, 2023 at 10:42am
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- September 2023
How to Cut Costs and Control Inventory with a Zimbis Smart Cabinet
Originally developed for storing Class II narcotics in medical settings, Zimbis smart cabinets are proving to be a valuable inventory management tool for laboratories.
Laurel Carbonneau
Sep 19, 2023 at 10:40am
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Prepare Now for Future Growth Challenges
By Rob Waters, President, Watersedge Dental Laboratory, Ottawa, ON; 43 employees
Rapid growth has definitely delivered hurdles that our business has needed to overcome. Back before our lab was named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies in 2019, we realized we needed to be proactive about...
Managing Growth
Robert Waters · Sep 14, 2023 at 12:35pm
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Manage the Size--and Quality--of Your Client Base
By Ashley Byrne, Associate Director, Byrnes Dental Laboratory, Wheatley, England; 50 employees
In my 17 years of running a lab, we’ve grown between 10-25% per year; most of this was well-planned, successful growth but we’ve also had a few years of unprecedented growth and that can put...
Managing Growth
Ashley Byrne · Sep 14, 2023 at 12:33pm
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Define Goals and Forecast Strategically
By Reed Nunnally, President, Derby Dental Laboratory, Louisville, KY; 85 employees
We’re intentional in our growth and clearly define where we want to be. For example, our current goal is to nearly double our revenue over the next 10 years, from $11 million to $20 million; however, we want to...
Managing Growth
Reed Nunnally · Sep 14, 2023 at 10:30am
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- October 2022
In-House Laboratories: A Business Model on the Rise
The number of in-house laboratories in the U.S. is growing, largely driven by the increasing use of digital technology.
Kelly Fessel Carr
Oct 21, 2022 at 10:31am
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Tough Customers: When It's Time to Say Goodbye
Two lab owners share how they broke up with difficult clients.
LMT Communications, Inc.
Oct 18, 2022 at 10:35am
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How One Lab Owner Tackles Challenges in the DSO Market
Jay Collins, Cornerstone Dental Lab in Bristol, PA, has been working with DSOs for the last 15 years; read how he navigates this market.
Kim Molinaro
Oct 14, 2022 at 12:21pm
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7 Key Trends in the Dental Market...and What They Mean for You
LMT examines how the latest changes in dentistry are influencing your client base and, ultimately, the laboratory community.
Maribeth Marsico
Oct 14, 2022 at 12:05pm
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Partnership Strategies for Clients with Chairside Technology
For three decades, labs have been competing with chairside milling and, more recently, 3D printing in the dental office. Adopting the philosophy, “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” some innovative lab owners are finding effective ways to become a valuable resource to clients...
Laurel Carbonneau
Oct 4, 2022 at 3:58pm
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- September 2022
How to Collect Upward of $100K at Year-End
Lab Owner Mike Farago, Concord Dental Lab, shares his savvy prepayment strategy that has boosted his year-end cash flow.
Maribeth Marsico
Sep 15, 2022 at 9:54am
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7 Savvy Website Strategies to Enhance Service
In our increasingly fast-paced world, laboratory operators are implementing sophisticated features into their websites to improve lab-dentist communication and enhance the overall customer experience.
LMT Communications, Inc.
Sep 14, 2022 at 11:20am
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- May 2022
Custom Software Does Double Duty: Streamlines Workflow, Provides Top-Shelf Service
Get the scoop on how tech-savvy Christian Saurman developed his own lab management software and customer portal for his company, NEO Lab, Andover, MA; it was the best investment he ever made—and the hardest.
Laurel Carbonneau
May 12, 2022 at 10:26am
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- March 2022
6 Exit Planning Tips for Small Lab Owners
When planning to exit from your lab, there are important factors to consider beyond your last day of work. Larry Weiss, CPA, CEPA®, offers advice for small lab owners to help design the best path for you, your business and your employees.
Larry Weiss
Mar 17, 2022 at 9:33am
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- February 2022
How to Create a Culture of Engagement: 9 Employee Retention Strategies
Lab owners share their strategies for creating an environment that fosters teamwork, empowers employees, recognizes their achievements, supports work/life balance, and provides both financial and career growth opportunities.
The Personnel Issue
Kelly Fessel Carr · Feb 22, 2022 at 10:20am
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6 Smart Strategies for Successful On-the-Job Training
Many laboratory owners are hiring inexperienced workers to fill open positions in their laboratories and pulling out all the stops when it comes to on-the-job training.
The Personnel Issue
Kim Molinaro · Feb 22, 2022 at 10:12am
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Interviewing and Screening: Five Keys to One Lab's Success
Melissa Parziale, Human Resources Director of Team Solutions in Sanford, FL, follows a systematic approach to ensure the lab is selecting the right person for the right job.
The Personnel Issue
LMT Communications, Inc. · Feb 18, 2022 at 9:15am
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Finding Unicorns: How to Recruit Your Next Technician
As the number of viable candidates has dwindled, lab owners and managers have had to readjust their expectations for the ideal candidate.
The Personnel Issue
Maribeth Marsico · Feb 16, 2022 at 11:45am
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- January 2022
8 New Year's Resolutions Every Lab Owner Should Make
Consultant David Lesh shares eight goals lab owners should consider in the New Year.
David Lesh
Jan 12, 2022 at 12:09pm
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