Why are optometrist vacancies in the UK so difficult to fill?
Recent research has revealed vacancies for optometrists are often open for long periods of time. Zoe Wickens asks optical recruiters and employers why
Management
HR file: Change for the better
HR file: Change for the better
Tim Scott says a company’s culture can’t be changed overnight by writing a ...
Succession planning
Seven ways: Succession planning can help to evolve your business
John French looks into seven ways to ensure your business flourishes when you ...
Opti Forum report
Opti Forum discusses the future
This year’s Opti Forum discussed a number of issues within the industry, but an ...
Keeping your staff on side
HR file: Keeping your staff on side
Andy Caldicott examines the efficiency of long service awards as a staff benefit
Cataract & refractive surgery
What’s new in cataract and refractive surgery?
The 36th Congress of the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ...
The future of optics
The future of optics: the industry in 2025
The 2016 Foresight Report identified a number of changes that could occur in ...
FODO leads the way
FODO leads the way on optical insurance and defence
FODO chief executive David Hewlett describes the key elements of optical ...
Brett Waugh of Eyewear Direct
Brett Waugh, managing director of Eyewear Direct
Setting up a new brand is tough but basing it on a totally new business model ...
Look local: Wonders in Sunderland
Look local: Sunderland
The Mackem are a proud people with a distinct history and culture. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Seven ways: Dwarfing your problems
Seven ways: Problems
Hi ho, hi ho it’s off to work we go. There’s a nice link with our series of sevens – the dwarfs from Snow White were hard workers and they cover a wide range of the customers you are likely to see
In focus: Communication at the heart of it all
In focus: Communication
Rapidly becoming an end of year institution the Alconversation was held once again at Alcon’s Academy near Camberley in Surrey. Chris Bennett reports
Seven ways: Social media and SEO success
Social media and SEO success
Getting search engine optimisation and social media right can be an exhaustive task without the right strategy. Joe Ayling picks seven key strategies from a workshop hosted by OptiCommerce this month
Look local: Southport by the sea
Look local: Southport
Zoe Wickens reports on Southport’s breath of fresh air optical services
In focus: News review of 2018
In focus: News review of 2018
The past 12 months proved to be as news-packed as ever for the world of optics. Simon Jones assesses some of the ramifications in a round up of the year’s most important news developments
Seven ways: Thrive as an independent
Thrive as an independent
The challenge for independent opticians is spending all their time working in their business rather than working on their business. SightCare CEO John French, a business support organisation for independent optical practices, describes seven ways to help independent business owners thrive
Seven ways: max out your dispensing value
Seven ways: dispensing value
Seven tips from ABDO president Clive Marchant FBDO and vice-president Jo Holmes FBDO
Look local: Busy life in Chichester
Look local: Chichester
Home to a Roman palace and a British astronaut, Zoe Wickens reports on what else Chichester has to offer: its optical services
In focus: New look Locsu changes things up
Locsu changes things up
Change was the theme of this year’s National Optical Conference (NOC), symbolised by a new look, the stepping down of Locsu chair, Alan Tinger, and the announcement of a new five-year strategy. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Making tax digital
Making tax digital
Mitchell Francis, of Morris & Co Accountants, looks into the new regulations coming into force next year about digitising your tax affairs
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