Last updated on November 13th, 2025 at 02:29 pm Hiring is a topic that comes up regularly when I speak with clients, and it’s no wonder why. As production increases—which tends to happen very rapidly for MGE clients—you need a few more helping hands around the office. And this isn’t just a matter of hiring more back office staff to…
Last updated on November 14th, 2025 at 04:54 pm Q: How should I determine what to pay a new staff member? Good question! Obviously, the first step in determining this would be: what position are you hiring for? Obviously, you’re not going to (ever really) pay a receptionist what you’re going to pay an EFDA or what you’d pay a…
For this week’s blog post, we’re debuting the “Ask an MGE Consultant” column. We all know that Sabri Blumberg works very hard, so we’re giving her a little break from her usual “Ask Sabri” column. Don’t worry, it’ll be back soon, but until then we think you’ll find you’re in very capable hands with MGE’s top consultants, Chris Menkhaus, Dania…
Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 01:41 pm Q: I’m looking for ways to boost my production. Should I add another operatory? The first thing I’ll say is that this decision would be influenced by a number of factors, the least of which would include: How many chairs you already have. How far you are scheduled out and whether…
Last updated on November 4th, 2025 at 05:49 pm Q: I’m spending a lot on new patient marketing, but haven’t seen much in the way of results. Should I stop? A: No results (or poor results) from marketing is normally caused by one of two things: A) your marketing is ineffective (i.e. nobody is responding to it), or B) your…
Last updated on November 10th, 2025 at 05:21 pm “I wish I had a perfect staff…. I wish I had a perfect staff…. I wish I had a perfect staff….” How many times have you said (or wished) something like this? If you’re like any of your colleagues—I would bet quite a bit! Hiring can be a headache… you’re missing…