Sign Up Now for LabStar’s Winter 2016-17 Business Expert Webinars
Written by Jeff Noles, posted November 6, 2016 • Blog

The LabStar Business Expert Webinar schedule for Winter 2016-17 is now confirmed. The webinars are presented by the Approach Management Group (AMG), a business consultancy focusing on the dental lab industry. This series follows up AMG’s popular Summer Business Webinar Series earlier this year.
All webinars take place on Tuesdays at 9 am PST / 12 noon EST:
Secrets to Sales Success: November 15th
Every laboratory needs sales; it is the lifeline for any business. Whether you have a sales force or key individuals acting as your sales team, focus and strategy are essential to success. In this session we will provide insights on how to create a successful sales environment in your laboratory.
Planning for Success in 2017: December 6th
Planning ahead can provide the crucial ingredient for a successful 2017. This session will cover the key elements of business planning including reviewing key business goals, analyzing the previous year’s performance, and assessing opportunities & challenges. We will focus on what type of planning is important when looking at the upcoming year.
Making Sense of your Financial Statements: January 10th
Understanding financial reports will guide you in making informed decisions for your laboratory. In this session we will explain how to analyze income statements, profit and loss reports, cash flow analysis reports, accounts receivable & payable, and aging reports to manage your business. Knowing what information to look for and how to apply it to your decision-making process will help you assess the health of your laboratory and can also help in implementing a change in course if necessary.
Hiring the Right Person: January 24th
Are you having a hard time finding the right people for your lab? Many laboratories and businesses face this challenge. We will examine the most effective ways to find the right people and place them in the right positions in your laboratory. In this session we will discuss how using DISC Personality Profiles can assist you in improving communication within you existing team, as well as finding compatible candidates when positions open up.
Setting Employee Expectations: February 14th
The difference between employees and owners is clear: employees need to know what is expected of them on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. We will look at position profiles, goal setting, and employee reviews and how to create a team environment based on mutually accepted understanding of roles and responsibilities to help drive lab performance.
Everyone is welcome to benefit from these fascinating webinars. To sign up, please contact the LabStar Support Team and tell us which webinars you’re interested in and we’ll reply with detailed login information.
Many thanks, The LabStar Team