Business management
Business insight from professionals who have already made their business a success
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Amy Thompson, optometrist and secretary of Cheshire LOC, and Jill Umpleby, dispensing optician and the LOC CPD officer, explain their involvement in an atrial fibrillation stroke prevention pilot that has been running in East Cheshire since November 2020
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Locums share their top tips for helping to balance the books – from negotiating a fair rate of pay to budgeting basics
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In Brighton, a local independent and a branch of Specsavers have worked side-by-side since 1991. OT found out what they’ve learnt from each other
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From interior design to communication, OT shares top tips on how to make a practice’s youngest patients feel welcome
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How to harness the power of online communities within optical practice
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Alison Pay, managing director of Mental Health at Work, gives OT some practical tips for workplace wellbeing during Stress Awareness Month
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Rob Coleman, business lead at M&S Opticians, and store manager, Sarah Wilson-Suffield, explain how the brand’s store rollout is prioritising customer convenience
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Lynda Oliver, head of wellbeing and external relationships at OutsideClinic, on the importance of whole company engagement when prioritising staff mental health
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Technological advancements, education reform, a sustainability focus – OT hosted a roundtable, in partnership with five Hakim Group practice owners, to discuss what the optical landscape will look like in a decade
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Managing director of Urquhart Opticians, Peter Telfer, explains how to grow an independent business while still prioritising workplace culture