Thinking From Starting a Practice From Scratch

Starting your own business is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can do particularly in independent optics where you are likely to be the clinician as well as the business owner. Sometimes it’s fun, and other times it is emotionally and financially draining. Making the right decision as to whether starting an independent optical business from scratch or purchasing an already established practice is something that requires much consideration and research.

What's The Value of Your Commute?

Here at Myers La Roche, we talk daily about value. Not surprising, given that we value over 100 independent optical businesses every year. We also work hard to ensure that every piece of consultancy work we deliver gives maximum value to our client so that they can subsequently realise the full value of their business. But what about the value of other things related to our daily working life? 

Is everything you know about independent optics wrong?

As an independent company who work with over 200 independent optical practice owners each year, and which has served the independent optical sector for over 30 years, we see a great cross section of the independent community. Here, in a heartfelt article, our director Dom Watson explains how we currently see the independent market:

Seven ways to improve your work life balance

Achieving a great balance between your business and personal life is key to growth in each. In an article originally published in the 25 January edition of Optician, our Director, Dom Watson outlines seven ways to ensure a healthy business and a happy mind.

Be Your Own Boss

Take the plunge and move from the multiple to the independent sector

Choose the right insurance policy for your optical practice

Choosing the cheapest insurance policy can potentially be both short-sighted and expensive

Myers La Roche director joins Mount Kilimanjaro challenge and raises funds for charity

Our director Dom Watson is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to inspire others to follow their dreams and to raise more than £2,000 for two wonderful causes.

Giving something back whilst staying hydrated

Practice Sales Pitfalls – Knot What Was Expected!

Sometimes the most bizarre things can jeopardise a deal. In this case, it was the dreaded Japanese knotweed

Myers La Roche on the move

Myers La Roche has moved to larger premises in Cheshire and has launched a new website as part of its strategy for major expansion.  

Learning to Let Go

Why Learning to Let Go Is Essential To Achieving Your Goals

The Perils of Short Cuts, and Trying to Take the Easy Route

Indecision and procrastination on the timing for a business sale and retirement are common

Practice Support Network Workshop

Inspiring independent practices to develop and grow were the themes of the inaugural open day of AIO's Practice Support Network.