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Get Your A/R Days Under 25 Before Year-End: The Cash Flow Sprint That Transforms Your Practice
Transform your practice cash flow by getting A/R days under 25 before year-end. Learn the three critical levers—point-of-service collections, weekly claim follow-up, and daily payment posting—that accelerate cash conversion by 10-20 days.
Year-End Bonuses Without Regret: How to Reward Your Team Without Destroying Cash Flow
Stop stressing about year-end bonuses. Learn how to build a profit-based bonus system with monthly accrual that rewards your team, protects your cash flow, and eliminates December financial regret.
Your End-of-Year Benefits Marketing Calendar: Six Weeks to Fill Your Schedule and Boost Optical Revenue
Stop scrambling in December. Build a strategic 6-week end-of-year benefits marketing calendar that fills your schedule and boosts optical sales by 20-30% through consistent, timely messaging across all channels.
Dry Eye Clinic ROI: The Financial Model You Need Before Buying Equipment
Before investing $50K-150K in dry eye equipment, model your realistic path to profitability. Learn the three dry eye clinic models—low, moderate, and high volume—with break-even calculations, revenue projections, and success factors for each.
E/M vs. Eye Codes: The Decision Framework That Prevents Thousands in Lost Revenue
Most optometry practices lose thousands annually from inconsistent E/M vs. eye code decisions. Learn the 4-step framework that eliminates guessing, reduces denials, and ensures you're paid correctly every time.
The No-Show Solution: How Deposits Protect Your Schedule Without Hurting Patient Experience
No-shows cost practices $100K+ annually in lost revenue. Learn how to implement appointment deposits that protect your schedule and reduce no-shows by 50-70%—without damaging patient relationships or losing patients to competitors.
S-Corp Reasonable Compensation: How to Set Your Salary Without Triggering an Audit
S-Corp owners must pay themselves "reasonable compensation" to avoid IRS penalties. Learn how to calculate your salary using market data, document your methodology, and optimize for both compliance and tax efficiency before year-end.
The Second-Pair Strategy: How One Simple Conversation Adds 15% to Optical Revenue
One simple conversation at eyeglass pickup can increase optical revenue by 12-18%. Learn the second-pair script, incentive structure, and tracking system that consistently converts patients without pressure or pushiness.
The Art of Saying No: Why Curated Frame Inventory Beats Chasing Every New Line
Not every frame line belongs in your optical. Learn how to evaluate frame lines strategically, say "no" professionally to reps and staff, and build curated inventory that maximizes profitability and patient experience.
Update Your Website for 2026 Insurance: The Weekend Task That Prevents Months of Headaches
Patients are choosing 2026 insurance plans right now. Update your website this weekend with clear, specific information about which plans you accept to prevent months of billing confusion, scheduling headaches, and damaged trust.
FSA/HSA Season Strategy: Drive Revenue Without Destroying Your Margins
FSA/HSA season drives patient demand, but most practices respond by discounting heavily and destroying margins. Learn how to create value bundles that drive revenue, protect profitability, and provide genuine value to patients.
Medicare Open Enrollment: The Hidden Revenue Opportunity Most Practices Miss
Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15-Dec 7) is one of optometry's most underutilized growth opportunities. Learn how to proactively reach out to Medicare patients, fill your holiday schedule, and provide genuine service during this critical period.
Tax Deadline Came and Went: How to Never Scramble for Tax Filing Again
Missed the October 15th tax extension deadline? Learn how to build a 12-month tax preparation system so you never scramble again—from monthly bookkeeping to strategic year-end planning.
2025 IRS Mileage Rate Update: What Optometry Practice Owners Need to Know
The IRS increased the 2025 mileage rate to 70 cents per mile. Learn how to update your reimbursement policy correctly, avoid common mistakes, and ensure your practice stays compliant while maximizing tax benefits.
Revenue per OD Hour: One Metric That Helps Tell the Truth About Your Practice
Revenue per OD Hour cuts through the noise of busy schedules and shows whether your clinical time is actually paying off. Learn how to calculate yours and implement simple weekly improvements that compound into substantial annual gains.
From Conference Notes to Cash Flow: How to Actually Implement What You Learned
Your conference notebook is full of great ideas, but ideas don't generate revenue—implementation does. Use this 7-day framework to transform one conference insight into measurable practice results.
Turning Denials Into Dollars: The Hidden Revenue in Your Rejected Claims
Every claim denial is work you did but didn't get paid for. Learn how to treat denials like unpaid invoices with a systematic approach that recovers thousands in lost revenue without seeing a single additional patient.
How to Finance Diagnostic Equipment: A Complete Guide for Practice Owners
Should you pay cash, get a bank loan, or lease that new OCT? Learn the real pros and cons of each equipment financing option, plus the break-even calculation that tells you if the investment makes sense for your practice.
The Psychology of Choice: Why Tiered Pricing Transforms Myopia Management Acceptance
Stop losing myopia management patients to sticker shock. Learn how tiered pricing transforms the conversation from "Can I afford this?" to "Which option is right for us?" and dramatically increases acceptance rates.
Read the Fine Print: Vendor Financing Traps That Can Sink Your Practice
Vendor financing agreements often hide traps that can drain your practice's profits for years. Learn the three most dangerous clauses to watch for and how to protect yourself before signing any equipment financing deal.