Finance
Choose wisely when picking a name for your veterinary practice
Consumers prefer brand names with repetition and alliteration, a new study finds.
Practices see some growth in 2010, but also low profitability
Data from NCVEI shows growth for most veterinary practices in the first two quarters, but profitability still less than optimal.
Small business owners say 2010 revenue will beat last year's
A recently released June survey shows midyear optimism.
8 secrets of successful inventory managers
Master your veterinary practice's most challenging product and supply issues.
Stop monkeying around with your practice fees
Use demographics and a little easy math to determine a profitable fee schedule for your veterinary practice
What to consider when converting to a Roth IRA
Traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversions present tax planning complexities. Here's what you need to know.
Focus on the 'fifth vital': Pet weight
Add nutrition to exam room discussions for healthier patients at your veterinary practice.
Hanging with Hafen: Lessons from Dr. Dan
Q&A: Open up to open-book management
How can open-book management help my succession planning strategy?
See your hospital design in 3-D
A company now offers veterinary practice owners a chance to wander their clinic before they build.
Veterinary Economics board member organizes management groups
Gary Glassman, CPA, and Dr. Richard Wilkes bring together practice owners to share financial data and best practices.
Two-thirds of Americans say they won't be able to retire
The silver lining is that most of them like their jobs, their bosses, and their co-workers.
Taxes in 2010 and beyond: What you don't know will cost you
Find out how tax increases in the next few years will affect you and your veterinary practice.
Business owners tend to be cautious with personal finances
It takes a lot of money to run a veterinary practice, but when it comes to saving their own money, practice owners may take fewer risks.
4 reasons to consider veterinary technician appointments
No. 1 on the list: You can double your appointments with doubling your veterinarians' daily workload.
The details of non-compete agreements
Fear of competition is driving a growing reliance on the use of non-compete agreements by veterinary practice owners.
Timeline: Selling a veterinary practice to an inside buyer
Download this PDF of a timeline of selling your veterinary practice to an inside buyer.
Equipment: To lease or to buy?
The sales rep may promise the world, but what's really better for your practice?
Grand opening: The new trend of practice startups
Many associates are choosing to start a new veterinary practice, not buy one. If that's you, find out what's fueling the trend and how to make sure your neighborhood debut is a big hit.
Veterinary product sales are changing? Get on board
Your clients want convenience and low price-the same things you look for as a consumer.
ACT is dead - long live ASPP
Tracking your annual veterinary services per patient helps you understand your practice and ensure you are providing high-quality patient care
What veterinarians can learn from plumbers
We can learn a lot from plumbers when it comes to charging for our services
Q&A: Hospital design that puts proof to work for veterinarians
Wayne Usiak, AIA, explains the proven insights that architects are incorporating into veterinary clinic design.
4 fast ways to recapture lost income
Recoup more than $21,000 a year with these simple tips from the CVC in Kansas City.
Veterinary practices miss $64,000 in fees each year
Take a look at the average annual missed charges for a full-time veterinarian.
Personal finance Q&A: Should I pay off debt or invest?
What's the smartest thing to do first: pay down my debt or begin investing?
Is your practice as profitable as you think?
Dr. Karen Felsted says many owners aren't aware their practices are undervalued until it's too late.
Hospital design: The LEED dilemma
The world of architecture is still abuzz with LEED certification. Do you need it to ensure your new veterinary practice is earth friendly?
Show high-quality veterinary medicine with itemized invoices
Small changes in your invoices can improve client communication and showcase your expertise in veterinary medicine
Identify theft workshop: Learn how to protect you and your practice: Part 1 (Proceedings)
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other
