From: Dr. Margolies .. 2-22-08 www.chirosmart.net www.chirosmart.net/shop Postings this week Practice for sale in Smyrna, Ga .. Opportunity in China .. Chiropractic office coverage in Ca and Il .. DC mission trip to Mexico .. Great Functional Evaluation Company .. DC is looking for health fair and screening devices .. For sale or partnership ExenTrac spinal decompression unit E-mail message this week .. Bluetooth I just spent time attempting to connect my bluetooth device to my cell phone. For those technically impaired, a blue tooth is the obnoxious earpiece that dangles across the outline of one's head and outlines a light blue tinge when activated. I hate when a patient walks into the adjusting room with one in their ear, I always ask them to take it off. Besides the obvious reasons, it seems very unsettling when private conversations are displayed in a public setting. So, how does this relate to chiropractic, well here goes. If you think about it, what did we do without cell phones and instant access to others? As long as there are towers sending and receiving signals and you have enough bars to make and receive calls you are connected. From state to state and even country to country, we are never too far from those we have to reach. So, it would seem appropriate to have some technical link between your master phone and the accompanying bluetooth device. This is also true between you and your community. You have the location, equipment, staff and knowledge to connect your community to chiropractic and all the advantages it offers. They drive by your office, read your sign, some have heard from others about the wonders of chiropractic but to assist them and your bottom line, somehow they must connect with you. As with my dilemma between my phone (office) to the Bluetooth (community) the problem was connectivity. Doctor, are you connected? Are your marketing and public relations programs so routine and successful that they run on their own with little effort and upkeep? I doubt it. But for some, connectivity has never been a problem. They network during business breakfasts; attend community board meetings; get involved in charity drives; attend their house of worship and participate with outreach and fraternal programs; enjoy school and community sports coaching and always screen their community and advise many to the benefits of alternative healing and chiropractic. The connect with patients who willingly spread the good news of chiropractic with friends, family and co-workers. The connect with corporate leaders that appreciate the conservative nature of structural care and feel that connecting with their employees keeps their work force active and productive. These doctors also reach beyond their comfort zone and connect with their medical counterparts sharing many patients as well as connect with other community professionals from attorneys to zoo keepers outlining their special needs and the doctor's special talents. Doctor, pull out the manual you were given at graduation, the one that walks you through a successful career. Oh, you never got one, well, now is the time to create your own owners manual and clearly make your office a beacon for others to seek. Check my webpage for weblinks and search the consultants out there. Ask for a free weekend to see if it's a fit. I'm partial to the Fernandez Seminars in Atlanta and Orlando and they offer first time attendees a free weekend as my guest. Call them at 1-800-882-4476, their next seminar in Atlanta is March 15 and 16 and will discuss creating and maintaining a successful practice. Check them out at: www.drfernandez.com My cell phone manual was written by and for an analytical person not for me. Without the help of a five year old, it's trial and error for me and probably many others. So too with a practice, trial and error, hopefully the trial is limited but the trail is vast. Have a Great Day Dr. M PS .. thanks for the many e-mail replies concerning the last two messages. I always appreciate feedback, even if a quick " thanks." Also, thanks for supporting my efforts and your practice via a purchase of either my books or PowerPoint presentations via www.chirosmart.net/shop Postings: Dr. Joel E. Margolies or www.chirosmart.net have no responsibility for anything posted or purchased either on the website, message board or within his weekly e-mail. Responsibility is strictly between the parties deciding to either post or purchase Practice for sale in Smyrna, Ga: PI/WC practice in business since 1992 for sale. Perfect for DC who would like to run an MD/DC practice as this clinic has solid relationships with attorneys all over the Atlanta area. MD is currently in the practice as the only clinician who sees, diagnoses, and treats the patients. Practice complete with therapy bays, physiotherapy, x-ray, and staff has been employed an average of 10 years in the clinic. Practice has had solid, consistent financial performance grossing $500,000 annually with accounts receivable close to $2M. Asking $250K for fixed assets, not including receivables. Owner keeping receivables. Reply to: gatormark@aol.com or call 404-323-5330 Opportunity in China: Established clinic needs chiropractors, new DC is ok and front desk girl work in China. If you want to find some opportunities and would like to travel around this beautiful country, reply with resume to: doc888@126.com or drchen88@hotmail.com or call +86 20-8361-3084 for detail. Chiropractic Office CoverageÉwith a twist: DC is available to cover successful chiropractic practices, and is licensed in CA and IL. Coverage will not only give your patients the highest quality care, but I will also do everything you would have done Ð manage and train staff, organize marketing events, perform marketing events, keep patients on care plans, even implement new office procedures. Take that much deserved time-off to celebrate your life, and allow to me help you grow your businessÉeven while you are away! For more information, please visit www.chiropracticbusinessgrowth.com or contact Dr. Margie Smith at drmargie@chiropracticbusinessgrowth.com or 619-804-6147 DC mission trip to Mexico: Chiropractors Needed for a Good Cause: Drs. Terri and James Coats' Mission Trip To MexicoTerri Coats, D.C., and James Coats, D.C., are planning their annual chiropractic mission trip to Piedgras Negras, Mexico, for March 3-8. March 3-4 are travel days and work at the hospital will begin on March 5. Chiropractic volunteers are needed, so please call Dr. Terri Coats at (870) 743-3311 (office), (870) 577-1762 (cell), or (870) 743-5701 (home) if you are interested and need more information. Don't forget that a passport is needed to travel to Mexico. Great Functional Evaluation Company: All chiropractors interested in incorporating functional evaluation in their office should use this company. Full 15 page reports including disability index rating and federal guidelines.. Great addition to a New York or New Jersey office and nationwide. Contact. Reply to: okasldc@hotmail.com or call 718 440 1849 DC is looking for health fair and screening devices: Doctor seeking unwanted Health Fair & Chiropractic Subluxation screening equipment/system, SAMS, tradeshow booth assembly, free-standing banners, vehicle wrap or other gently used marketing materials. Quick sale is preferred. E-mail item list and pics to: johnnygarciadc@msn.com For sale or partnership ExenTrac spinal decompression unit: Unit is in Manhattan, NY and is worth $100,000. There are a number of ways to handle this. One is a chiropractor to chiropractor partnership, sell it at $20.000 to $30,000 off the retail price, Start as a partnership and when the DC reaches a certain income, they can purchase it. It is multidirectional decompression with lateral bending, lateral flexion, gravitation protocols(inversion) and much more. Check out website: www.spinaldisctech.com. Reply to: okasldc@hotmail.com or call 718-440-1849