The Positive Role of A Spouse in the Practice

More and more dentists practice in partnership with their spouses. Whether the spouse is a fellow dentist, a full-time manager, or a part-time helper, spousal involvement can be a vital factor in the success of the practice. Jenny’s decades of experience as a full-time working dental spouse allows her to bring first-hand, extremely practical knowledge to the subject. Jenny has presented this program – widely acknowledged as one of her most popular – to associations and conventions around the world.

Working with your Spouse:

• The Possitive Role of A Spouse In The PracticePractical solutions to ensure your professional and personal lives do not become one. Learn how not to take the practice home at the end of the day!
• Dentists are perfectionists. Learn to recognize the 12 personality traits and how to get decisions made.

Personnel Management:

• Learn specific guidelines to:
• Hire, develop and retain a super team.
• Make your staff meetings effective.
• 12 key points to increase staff morale and productivity.
• 5 ways a spouse can implement Job Performance Reviews.
• Learn what you need to know as an Employer to be in compliance with the Labor Laws. How to stay out of court.
• Avoid penalties by meeting current payroll requirements.
• Good Employee-Employer communication is the backbone of the successful business. Tips on how a spouse can bring the employees’ perspective to the management team.
• Need to make a staff change? How to handle this difficult task with tact, sensitivity, and in full compliance.

Financial Management:

• A system for keeping tight control of your payables. Learn how to save time and reduce lost revenue!
• Monitor profitability, control operation expenses, and set up budgets. Involve your staff in cost cutting.
• Use T & E expense forms to avoid IRS tax audit problems.
• Guidelines for choosing your CPA. How to develop a productive “win-win” relationship.

Practice Management:

• Asking patients to pay is uncomfortable for some spouses. Learn six techniques to handle this sensitive situation.
• Marketing is an area where the spouse can be instrumental in practice growth. Learn what to do and how.