Avoid Bad Debt: Advice to LNCs and Experts

flushing money down the toilet

Every business has a small amount of billing that cannot be collected on or bad debt. Your LNC company may work very hard to ensure that you collect every dollar we were owed. Out of the hundreds of cases that you handle, a few result in bad debt. 1. Missed deadline Here’s what can happen.…

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The affinity principle

Robert Cialdini, a psychology professor, wrote a book, “Influence: Science and Practice” that I am reading. It provides the framework for many of the commonly used methods of selling. It covers the ways the sales tactics can be used to manipulate the sales situation, and each chapter ends with a description of how to counter…

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Adobe Acrobat versus Adobe Reader: What is the Difference?

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What is a PDF? A PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It is a distribution file or format that a software company called Adobe developed. It allows the transfer of electronic information between various types of computers such as Macintosh and a PC. Adobe Reader is the name of the software developed by Adobe to…

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Why Should You Create PDFs?

Most of us have viewed PDF (Portable Document Format) files online at some point, but there are many reasons you might want to create PDF files for yourself. Here are some of the advantages of the PDF file format: • PDF files can be viewed by anyone with an internet connection. Unlike Microsoft Word or…

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Reviewing Medical Records on CD or Paper – Which is Better?

computer discs store medical records

9 Advantages of Reviewing Medical Records Using Adobe Acrobat This blog post refers to using a computer monitor and Adobe Acrobat to review medical records that have been saved as PDFs. 1. It’s more cost effective. Consider the costs of a copier, a scanner, toner, paper, postage, and maintenance of a copier machine, compared to…

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Six Tips: Building a Successful Legal Nurse Consulting Practice Part 3

I taught a program at the National Nurses in Business Association on the factors that lead to a successful business. Read part 1 and Part 2. Here are some strategies you can implement to create a strong legal nurse consulting practice. 1. Leverage your time and talent. You will build a stronger legal nurse consulting…

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Six Tips: Building a Successful Legal Nurse Consulting Practice Part 2

Pat Iyer

This is part 2 of a series on building a successful legal nurse consulting practice. Read part 1 here. I taught a program at the National Nurses in Business Association on the factors that lead to a successful business. Here are some strategies you can implement for building a successful legal nurse consulting practice. 1.…

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Body Language: The Body Never Lies

body language during negotiations

Words communicate between 25 to 35 percent of the sentiments conveyed by negotiators in a negotiation. The rest of their positions are communicated through body language. Therefore, more of a negotiator’s perspective is displayed in the way he uses his body when stating his position. As an example, a negotiator states that he lends his…

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The LNC Business Mindset

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The LNC Business Mindset Do you have an LNC Business Mindset? Becoming your own boss inspires many nurses to explore starting an LNC business. Whether you’re looking to supplement your income with part-time work or you envision running a full-time legal nurse consulting practice, it’s essential to cultivate the right mindset for success. Some LNCs…

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