Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 07:06PM Resolutions are always important, but only if you keep up with them. Taking your business to the next level will only happen if you make it possible. How can this be accomplished? It’s simple! Goal setting and checkpoints will be the key to keep yourself in line.
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 09:38AM Recently, I posted an article providing tips on how to plan for your 2012 marketing communications strategy. I received a lot of feedback from readers who appreciated the tips on “beginning”. As you can imagine, my article also raised additional questions from organizations that don’t have a full-time marketing person on staff.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 05:19PM The year is quickly drawing to a close and many CEOs are busy tying up their business plans for 2012 and thinking about market share for the coming year. As someone who really enjoys the strategic planning process, I find that this is a wonderful time of year to reflect on what worked well and what we might have improved upon. They key component is to then integrate those reflections into the planning process for next year.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 12:28PM Rural healthcare is my passion, so I thought it would only be fair that I dedicate some time and words to raise a little awareness for National Rural Health Day on November 17. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) decided to set aside this day every November in order to bring to light the issues that rural healthcare facilities face in today’s world.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 12:23PM Out-migration is a continuing issue in the current rural and community healthcare environment. It is an issue that continues to drastically impact patient volume and market share. Some of the consequences of out-migration can include affecting your facility financially, damaging your facility’s reputation, and hindering your image within the community.