Finally, we have reached the thick of the 2020 Census release schedule. For some of us, it feels like Christmas morning - if Christmas only came once every ten years. And now, as a result of “Demographer Christmas” (it’s a working title), we know much more about where Americans live and which groups they identify with than we did just a few months ago. Given the plethora of analy
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Above: Practice Finder Becoming a practice owner is a surprisingly lengthy process often with many unforeseen developments along the way. At Dentagraphics, it has always been our goal to ensure that our clients were making informed decisions and not wasting years of their time and hundreds of thousands of dollars on challenging locations. Sometimes this meant spending a few hundred dollars to real
and 2021 Stories to Keep an Eye on First things first. New Year, New Sale: Take 20% off of any order over $200 with coupon code "newyear". Sorry, it does not stack with other coupons. Expires 1/31/21 at 11:59 pm Eastern. The most challenging year in recent memory is finally over. So whats on the radar for the dental industry in 2021 For those of you looking to start a new practice or acquire on
It’s no secret that Covid-19 has changed nearly every aspect of daily life. Inside dental offices, we will probably see vastly different behavior for the foreseeable future as practices do their best to prevent further spread of the virus. In the larger picture, demographers and government officials are beginning to think about how the pandemic could affect where millions of people choose to
How important is an area's ratio of residents per dental office Less competition is always better, right Well, not necessarily. We know that might sound a little surprising coming from the self-proclaimed dental market experts, so allow us to explain. First, yes, the ratio of residents per dental office, which is also known as an area's saturation level, is absolutely an important piece of
In our last blog, we covered the benefits of hiring a dental-specific commercial real estate agent. There's no question that a dental-specific real estate agent can provide tremendous value. However, not everyone uses one. Let's say you've found that perfect location for your next dental office, and you're ready to commit. Next thing you know, the landlord throws a fat, intimidatin
Commercial real estate agents are paid thousands, and sometimes tens of thousands, of dollars when their client agrees to buy or lease a property. Even better for them, their cut is a percentage of the cost. If they can talk you into a more expensive space, they profit more. So why not just find properties yourself and cut that expense out Not so fast. A knowledgeable commercial real estate
They Didn’t Approve THIS ! How to Navigate Local Regulations When Opening a Dental Practice Where will you locate your dental practice What will it look like Do you envision a big sign out front, lots of parking and a bright paint job to attract attention Or perhaps something relatively muted and well within budget is more your style. Whatever your preference, though, these choices are not e
Like any business with hopes of long term success, we are constantly working on better, more efficient solutions for our clients. Fortunately, we’ve heard a lot of good ideas from them over the years. We’re excited to announce that we’ve been able to put those ideas into action and have created one entirely new tool and have completely revamped another. I’ve outlined below
Population Growth Around Your Dental Practice is Overrated - Here's Why Growth is a frequent subject of this blog - and for good reason. Among the most common questions that dentists ask when thinking about where to practice is “Where is the most growth going to happen over the next five to ten years ”. While there are some indicators that we can use to help make those kinds of pre
Just because you own or lease a property doesn’t mean you can do anything you’d like with it. Here’s what dental professionals need to know about zoning regulations and how these rules can affect their practices. Zoning - What is it A Brief History Most Americans today have never contemplated a slaughterhouse adjacent to their small business and, especially not, next to their hom
Many new dentists are surprised to find out they have made decisions which might significantly impact the location of their future practice before they have even officially begun their property search. The Search has Already Begun Any business owner can tell you about the huge amount of behind the scenes work that most of their customers would never notice unless, of course, these tasks weren&rsqu