June/July 2012

A technician for over 30 years, LaRocque started his 750-sq-ft lab in the basement of his home in 1989 and it's no dark, dreary cellar—the spacious, well-lit lab is the perfect size for giving his clients local, personalized service.

When he used to work at a large lab in downtown Louisville, KY, Bennett BecVar, CDT, would dream all week about spending the weekend by the lake. These days, he doesn't have to wait that long: he now lives—and works—on the lake in Borden, IN, and can enjoy it at a moment's notice.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Two years ago, when his long-time landlord retired, the building that housed Ted Shearer, CDT’s lab came under the management of her son and negotiations on his lease quickly turned sour. “Since we are ‘empty nesters,’ my wife suggested I move the lab to the house,” says Shearer, Owner of TRS Dental Technologies, Pleasant Hill, CA.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

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The land for our project in Kabul is being sold by the owner, who is in debt and needs the money. He is allowing the project to buy the land, but if this is not possible, he is going to evict us by the end of the month.

We are only a few months away from becoming self-sufficient...

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill requiring labs to register and disclose material content and country of origin.

Claus Dampmann, General Manager, ProLab Solutions, Inc. provides a counter viewpoint to those who have concerns about the materials being used in China.

Three-quarters of home-based lab owners responding to LMT's survey are "very satisfied" with their decision to work from home. In addition to the financial benefits, they appreciate the flexibility, relaxed atmosphere and their ability to balance work/home demands more easily.

This world-renowned group is now giving technicians and GPs the opportunity to establish and lead Spear Study Clubs in their area.

Respondents to LMT's Small Lab Survey speak out about the future of our industry.

The Future Looks . . . Great

My business has stayed strong through this terrible economy. If I made it through this, I can make it through anything. My cosmetic workload dropped off a bit during the past couple of...

The majority of respondents to LMT's Small Lab Survey are enthusiastic about the outlook for their own businesses, calling their future "good" or "great." However, their prediction for the market segment as a whole isn't quite so rosy.

Once in jeopardy of closing, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, is thriving and has even added an evening program to accommodate its waiting list of students.

How about a round of applause for one- to three-person laboratory owners? With almost another decade to go before many of these operators feel "the calling" to retire, they are still very much engaged in the here and now and are clearly living the well-disciplined, well-balanced life. Bravo.

The results...