In these economical times, I am always looking for opportunities for the ECP to increase income, bring people into your office and provide needed services and best of all - it's good for the environment. One of the ways, you can provide a needed service and make money or even fundraise- is to have your office as a drop off for cell phones, ink … [Read more...]
Top 10- Employee Training Tips
December 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I am a huge believer in staff education. Too many offices have an 'on the job' training program, with no long term plan in mind. In addition, many old time staff think they know it all and don't want to take the time or financial investment to continuing education if their employer's don't care. I have heard over the years from staff education is … [Read more...]
Joe the Eyecare Professional and His Taxes
November 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment
How will the new administration affect Joe the Eyecare Professional and his Taxes? The last presidential debate before the election centered on Joe the Plumber and the question of the new taxation threatening the small business that nets $250,000 and up. Now that we know that the country has elected Barack Obama should the independent … [Read more...]
Retail Math for the Optical Retailer- Learn to Grow Your Businesss
November 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
True Story: Many years ago, I called an optometrist to ask if I could talk to him about his retail business. He very smartly informed me that he did not retail, he dispensed, and he did not sell. OK- but when you are in the business of selling products for a profit, by definition you are a retailer. As much as these might be a nasty words, retail, … [Read more...]
No Junk Mail-Getting Rid Of Junk Mail
October 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It’s Not Hard To Go Paperless There seems to be a resentment or fear of going paperless. But you are going to have to do it, per government mandates, so why not start small? Start with getting rid of your junk mail and go forward from that point. The easiest thing to do is assign a person to specific paperless tasks. As an example, 1 person … [Read more...]
What is Sustainability in the Office?
October 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
What is Sustainability? Green is a general concept that encompasses the entire movement to become environmentally conscious. Sustainable is buying (or not buying) and/or using products of companies that lessen their total impact on the earth. Lessening impact is providing, using or supporting products that can be recycled, reused, re purposed … [Read more...]
Save $1000/ Year with Eco Friendly Kitchens
October 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The kitchen can be a huge carbon footprint! Listed below are some areas of where you can save money in the kitchen with the added benefit helping the environment. Refrigerator: The refrigerator is the single biggest energy-consuming kitchen appliance. What it cost: Opening and closing the door costs between $30-$60.00 per … [Read more...]
The High Cost of Frame Returns
October 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Being Able to Return Product is a given in the optical industry. It is the bane of every manufacturer's existence, leading to increased costs- which ultimately you and the consumer pay for. Not only are you paying the cost in the higher price of frames, but you pay again by returning product. As most frame reps will attest, the #1 Question they … [Read more...]
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