Roughly 267 million records were exposed during data breaches just in 2012 alone, the global information services organization Experian estimates. With numbers like these, most businesses find that it’s not a matter of “if” their data will be breached, but “when” it’s going to happen. With data breaches becoming such a common problem for people […]
Practice Management
Why Small Businesses Need Agreements in Writing
Small businesses often capitalize on their less formal, more personal, approach to their customers and clients. While there is nothing wrong with this approach in general, it should not extend to business agreements and legal matters. On the contrary, a small business, including dental practices, should insist on reducing all agreements to writing just like […]
Is Your Practice Eligible for Health Insurance Tax Credits?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) can save your dental practice money through its tax credits. If your practice has employees, you’ve undoubtedly been paying attention to the news coming out of Washington, D.C., about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This law was designed to be implemented in waves, rather than all at once, and there […]
The Risks with Using Email for Business
Email is an incredibly useful tool for dental practices dealing with basic information. However, using email to communicate with customers and other businesses can pose a serious risk for your practice if you don’t take the proper precautions. Because of the risks inherent in unencrypted email communications for hackers and identify thieves, businesses are warned […]
The Benefits of Accepting eCheck Payments for Small Businesses
Small businesses can benefit from accepting eCheck payments in many ways. It’s a good idea to explore the potential value it can bring to your dental practice before dismissing the idea or missing out on something that can add value to your practice for patients, while simultaneously helping your practice become more efficient and productive. […]
Can I Use Email for Communicating with My Dental Accountant?
In the electronic age, it’s easier for many small dental practice owners to conduct business through electronic means of communication, email in particular. While it may be tempting to conduct as much of your business through email as possible, there are inherent risks in doing so. The biggest risk is significant. That is, the risk […]