Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Did I miss the original survey posts? Either I missed some transmissions, or some of this discussion is one-to-one outside of the chat-room(?) This stuff is interesting to me as I am starting a new practice. I have been asking many established practicioners for advice and most seem to concede that one starts with lean times, and then relies on word of mouth to produce patients. I am aware that if I want to improve my skills as a practicioner, I have choices in which direction I might look, and resources to help me in that direction. If I want to improve my business acumen, the directions and resources are limited. I like the story of the new nurse at the catholic hospital who is there for all the right reasons. During her first training day with an ancient nun, she was suprised to hear so much about inventories, costs and money wastage that she said; "Sister, what about the mission?" The nun replied; "no money, no mission". I liken what we all do to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 Dear NeuroMatrix, Just because most graduates approach practice a certain way, that doesn't mean it's the right or only way. There's lots of free business advice for starting and running a financially successful acupuncture practice at: www.100Kacupuncture.com. One does not necessarily have to suffer through years of genteel poverty. However, to be successful in business -- any business -- one has to accept a certain level of financial risk. If it were otherwise, then everyone would be rolling in dough. Bob , " NeuroMatrix " <neuromatrix@a...> wrote: > Did I miss the original survey posts? > > Either I missed some transmissions, or some of this discussion is one-to-one outside of the chat-room(?) This stuff is interesting to me as I am starting a new practice. I have been asking many established practicioners for advice and most seem to concede that one starts with lean times, and then relies on word of mouth to produce patients. > > I am aware that if I want to improve my skills as a practicioner, I have choices in which direction I might look, and resources to help me in that direction. If I want to improve my business acumen, the directions and resources are limited. > > I like the story of the new nurse at the catholic hospital who is there for all the right reasons. During her first training day with an ancient nun, she was suprised to hear so much about inventories, costs and money wastage that she said; " Sister, what about the mission? " > The nun replied; " no money, no mission " . > > I liken what we all do to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 I have just completed the distance course for the "100K". The best investment I have made, I've taken several courses through Blue Poppy. They are all excellent. If you have to choose one to take do the "100K". Susan Arnold - Bob Flaws Friday, October 11, 2002 3:02 PM Re: my confusion Dear NeuroMatrix,Just because most graduates approach practice a certain way, that doesn't mean it's the right or only way. There's lots of free business advice for starting and running a financially successful acupuncture practice at: www.100Kacupuncture.com. One does not necessarily have to suffer through years of genteel poverty. However, to be successful in business -- any business -- one has to accept a certain level of financial risk. If it were otherwise, then everyone would be rolling in dough.Bob, "NeuroMatrix" <neuromatrix@a...> wrote:> Did I miss the original survey posts?> > Either I missed some transmissions, or some of this discussion is one-to-one outside of the chat-room(?) This stuff is interesting to me as I am starting a new practice. I have been asking many established practicioners for advice and most seem to concede that one starts with lean times, and then relies on word of mouth to produce patients.> > I am aware that if I want to improve my skills as a practicioner, I have choices in which direction I might look, and resources to help me in that direction. If I want to improve my business acumen, the directions and resources are limited.> > I like the story of the new nurse at the catholic hospital who is there for all the right reasons. During her first training day with an ancient nun, she was suprised to hear so much about inventories, costs and money wastage that she said; "Sister, what about the mission?"> The nun replied; "no money, no mission".> > I liken what we all do to thatChinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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