From: Dr. Margolies .. 6-10-05
www.chirosmart.net
http://boards.chirosmart.net


My apologies: I deleted, by mistake, a number of postings that were sent to me earlier in 
the week. If you donıt see yours below, please re-send it to me. I hope you will also post it 
on my message board. Please include your e-mail address so others can contact you. My 
apologies again. 

Note: If you have the ability to write an article on any of these three subjects for a 
chiropractic journal: How to best handle accounts receivables, Advertising: Ad design and 
signage or Upper extremities: treatment and techniques, reply to the editor at: 
dlubinsky@ascendmedia.com

Postings this week:

Practice for sale Antigua, Guatemala .. DC needs information about practicing in Mexico .. 
Practice for sale in Concord, NC .. DC seeks long-term position and/or opportunity to 
purchase clinic in Atlanta .. For sale Sidmar Hydrobed .. DC is looking for a used Tytron 
c-3000 .. DC is looking for a Cox table if anyone is looking to donate one


Goals and Mission Statements

My son came home from his first day on the job as a summer intern for a huge worldwide 
corporation. Not bad to receive a very decent salary each week for a summer intern job. 
But, as far as Iım concerned, he should be paying them. Right off the bat, there was a 
meeting with the 30 summer interns, each receiving a laptop and the usual speeches of 
praise and responsibility, but what was most interesting, was the emphasis on weekly 
goals and project mission statements. 

During our family evening discussion he explained what had happened during his first day 
at work and complained of the foolishness of weekly e-mailing his goals to his supervisor 
and how much importance they made of it. Doctor, do you write weekly, monthly, yearly 
or have you ever written and reviewed your professional goals, let along thought out a clear 
and distinct and focused mission statement? I dear say, most reading this have not.

What is your opinion, is it foolish to spend time reviewing and tweaking action steps to 
reach a desired goal? Is it foolish to have established parameters for patient and practice 
management? Is your staff accountable to a number or to a vision? The successful amongst 
us can reach goals one rung at a time no matter the location of their practice, their income 
limitations or other variables. They succeed because they have vision and this is shared and 
worked with their staff. 

I discussed this with my son later that evening and recommended he reconsider his 
position. First, if a company places so much emphasis on this task, they must have a 
reason and second, a weekly review leaves little chance for failure. Their chain of 
command places the accountability of the project in the hands of many and by design the 
pegs of the board are in place with the help of all. It stands to reason that the success of this 
company was built on a solid foundation of accountability and clear goals.

As a chiropractor and businessperson, you must consider the same for your practice. What 
are your goals and if asked, could you write a focused mission statement for your office? 
This is crucial. Spend time visualizing your practice goals from patient and staff 
management, patient procurement, technical prowess, educational programs and financial 
achievement as well as your ability to reach your community with your skill and 
knowledge. After clear thought, place it on paper and review it so it can be honed down 
even more. Sharpen it with both desire and reality, as unreachable goals lead to frustration 
and little success. Next share this with your staff and create action steps to reach each rung 
and do not be stingy, offer staff bonuses if you reach these goals. As with my son, have 
your staff create their own goals within the framework of yours and weekly tweak and 
manage them until they are reached. 

If you have some mission statements or goals setting ideas, please visit my website and 
place them on my message board so we can all share them. 

Have a Great Day .. how is that for a goal

PS .. whether you practice from Amsterdam to Zurich or Amherst to Zeppilin, Georgia the 
same is true. The budgets and communities may differ but the issues affecting every spine 
remains the same. One patient or one spine at a time will lead to many more. Set in motion 
the desire and the plan, share your plans and vision with those in support, praise and help 
each patient and see how effective goals and goal setting will be. 

Dr. M

Postings:

Practice for sale Antigua, Guatemala:

In beautiful colonial town surrounded by mountains popular tourist destination. Currently 
only two other American/Western trained chiropractors in country. Opportunity to expand 
tremendous. Great practice for new graduate, you do not need residency to work as a 
chiropractor. Currently seeing about 90-100 patients per week in 24 hours. Spanish 
helpful, but not required. Asking $10K, priced for quick sale. Please contact Nathan Burke 
at +502 5553-9705 or +502 7832-1884, or e-mail naburke@lycos.com

DC needs information about practicing in Mexico:

I am most interested in Mexico and am in the process of finding out how to get licensed. I 
would like to share information and discuss opportunities with those currently practicing in 
latin america and those who want to. Contact me at chiro4kiowa@yahoo.com

Practice for sale in Concord, NC:

Great office take-over opportunity in Charlotte, NC area. Doctor must leave office in for 
personal reasons in two weeks. Office is fully outfitted (with x-ray facility) and very 
professional. Excellent opportunity for individual looking for a great starting opportunity 
with nice potential. Office lease at current time is month to month, person taking over could 
sign lease. Contact at: mgreerdc@hotmail.com or at 704-796-8831 after Friday, June 10 
for full details.

DC seeks long-term position and/or opportunity to purchase clinic in Atlanta:
Please call 404-438-8387

For sale Sidmar Hydrobed:

New $3000, asking $1000. Your patients will love it. Heated waterbed mattress with water 
jets for massage action. Located in the Atlanta area. Contact Dr. Boyd at 678-643-6716

DC is looking for a used Tytron c-3000:
Reply to: doc_spine@yahoo.com

DC is looking for a Cox table if anyone is looking to donate one:
Reply to: doc_spine@yahoo.com