Practice Management
PPP Flex Act & Forgiveness: Strategies and Highlight for Optometrists (Guest Post)
[Editor’s Note]: This is a guest post written written by Adam Cmejla, CFP®, one of our sponsorship partners. Aaron and Dat are extremely strict about guest requirements in that they must be educational and informative to our readers. Every guest post is vetted, read and upheld to the highest standards of ODsonFinance. Your trust is the most…
Read MoreRecovering and Re-Opening after COVID-19 (Live Event)
COVID-19 has undoubtedly caused a lot of pressure on ODs both in personal and professional settings. However, recent news of states lifting stay at home orders and allowing business to resume have many ODs hopeful, but also filled with questions. Restarting from operational, staffing, cash flow and marketing standpoints raise major concern for practitioners. Our…
Read MoreLand the Perfect Optometry Career: Nailing the Job Interview
You’ve made it past the first few rounds of the career search. You’ve explored and applied for an open position, there has been some initial contact between you and the employer, and now you’re due for the actual job interview followed by (hopefully) a contract negotiation. You’re doing great, but the real fun lies ahead. …
Read MoreCrushing Your Job Search Post-COVID-19
To say we are currently living in a stressful time is an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe. While the majority of media coverage has focused on the number of illnesses and tragedies that have occurred (and rightly so) there is another aspect to the current crisis that hasn’t been getting…
Read MoreHow to Create the Perfect Optometry Resume
First Impressions Matter They can make a world of difference in your interactions with others; they can dictate your perception of people; and they can make-or break career opportunities. Job hunting can be a very stressful time. It can be uncomfortable to interview over the phone. It can be awkward meeting your potential employer for…
Read MoreSmall Business Grants You May Not Know About
In the past few weeks, we have become all too familiar with the infamous Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans. However, there are other grants available for qualifying small business owners affected by COVID-19. As you know, the earlier you apply, the higher the chance that you may successfully…
Read MoreCARES ACT: Student Loan Repayment Benefit up to $5,250 annually +Lower Re-Fi Student Rates
[Disclaimer] This article was written to the best of our knowledge with the latest news released from the Federal government. There are many moving parts to both of these programs, and as the days and weeks pass, there may be more clarification to some parts that are vague or confusing. Please be mindful, that I…
Read MoreHow to Certify your Weekly Unemployment (UI) Claim: Step by Step Guide
Disclaimer: This form was filled out for my personal circumstances, your situation may be identical or slightly different. Please use this merely as a guide. This reflects California’s EDD Certification claim – your state’s EDD may differ. Check this out first: Click Here to Read Part 1: How to Apply for Unemployment (UI) for CA…
Read MoreCARES Act: Program Updates April 2020
[Disclaimer] This article was written to the best of our knowledge with the latest news released from the Federal government. There are many moving parts to both of these programs, and as the days and weeks pass, there may be more clarification to some parts that are vague or confusing. Please be mindful, that I…
Read MoreDummies’ Guide to Filling Out the Paycheck Protection Program Application
[Disclaimer] This article was written to the best of our knowledge with the latest news released from the Federal government. There are many moving parts to both of these programs, and as the days and weeks pass, there may be more clarification to some parts that are vague or confusing. Please be mindful, that I…
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