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California Optometrist Adjusts Patient Procedures To Prevent COVID-19

California Optometrist Adjusts Patient Procedures To Prevent COVID-19

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 16, 2020

Medical practices, especially optical, dental and chiropractic practices, have changed the way they see patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Emergence Of Telehealth Could Impact Patient Care

How Emergence Of Telehealth Could Impact Patient Care

Posted by: Stearns Bank on May 14, 2020

The emergence of telehealth and telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic may change the way medical practices handle their patients in the future.

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Michigan Med Spa Owner Preps For Life After COVID

Michigan Med Spa Owner Preps For Life After COVID

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 23, 2020

Revive Medical Spa owner Ardis Schmitt is hoping that her business will return to normal after COVID-19. That’s why she’s already prepping for reopening.

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How To Start A Successful Medical Practice

How To Start A Successful Medical Practice

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jan 02, 2020

Medical professionals may not have the business acumen to be an instant success. Here are tips to get off on the right foot if you’re starting a practice.

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Tactics for Handling Customer Complaints

Tactics for Handling Customer Complaints

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 18, 2019

Customers are eventually bound to share a complaint about your business. Therefore, it’s good to stay ahead of things and prep yourself for it happening.

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Seven Common Marketing Mistakes To Avoid For Your Small Business

Seven Common Marketing Mistakes To Avoid For Your Small Business

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 11, 2019

Find out what to avoid from these marketing mishaps and how to steer clear of them.

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Optometrist Uses Section 179 Tax Deduction To Enhance Practice

Optometrist Uses Section 179 Tax Deduction To Enhance Practice

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 12, 2018

By investing in new equipment for his practice, Elton feels like he was investing in himself in the long term.

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The Basic Process To Apply For Equipment Financing

The Basic Process To Apply For Equipment Financing

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Sep 27, 2018

Advice to prepare if you’re applying for equipment financing with a financial institution, especially buying equipment for your small business.

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Six Ways Seasonal Businesses Can Manage Their Cash Flow

Six Ways Seasonal Businesses Can Manage Their Cash Flow

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 16, 2018

A small business may fail for many reasons – sluggish sales, start-up costs, competition. But the greatest challenge and cause of failure is cash flow.

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Six Signs That You’re Ready To Hire Additional Employees

Six Signs That You’re Ready To Hire Additional Employees

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 19, 2018

For small business owners, it’s not always easy to know when the right time to hire new employees might be.

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