Privacy laws have changed — 5 things doctors should know

by Dr April Armstrong | Apr 13, 2017 | Advice, Business, Medical indemnity

Earlier last year, the Senate passed the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 which means organisations that determine they have been breached or have lost data may need to notify affected patients as soon as they become aware of a breach and report...

Getting the best out of Practice staff

by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 27, 2017 | Advice, Business, Business advice

Your medical practice is only as good as your weakest link and staff can either make you or break you. So how do you get the best out of the staff who support you in your medical practice? We’ve put together a few tips on how to motivate and inspire your staff and...

How many Investment properties does a doctor need to retire?

by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 14, 2017 | Advice, Investments, Property, Property investment, Retirement planning

We all know that Doctors study for many years to become medical practitioners and the financial rewards are there for those who work hard. But is a good income, by itself, a guarantee of a healthy retirement? The answer is no.   You need a Strategy MediGrow...

Advertising and Marketing for Doctors – too hard or essential for survival?

by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 14, 2017 | Advice, Business advice, Business for Doctors Conference

Not that long ago medical academics cautioned that the only form of advertising Doctors needed for their practices was word of mouth. The theory was that if you provided excellence in patient care then they, the patients, would stay and new patients, hearing of the...

Googling your way to a great team

by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 4, 2017 | Advice, Business advice

  How do I build and maintain a successful team? It’s a question with one of the most elusive answers in the business world. And even when the right combination comes together, almost anything can upset the delicate balance. So some reliable data on how to...

Business Plans – the key to succeeding in business

by Dr April Armstrong | Jan 4, 2017 | Advice, Business, Business for Doctors Conference, Career, Financial Planning & Advice

  Successful businesses are rarely accidental and those that are frequently are short lived (although I will exclude Facebook from that list). Writing a marketing plan is a key aspect of a successful business.   What is a business plan? In brief a business...