Finance

National Report - Foreclosures and job losses are taking their toll on clients, and veterinarians are starting to feel the pinch.

The classic, knee-jerk reaction when the economy slows is to cut prices. Look around. Stores are slashing prices.

Consistency, prevention, and rewards are key to collections

National Report - Pet owners are shopping for price, veterinarians say, and it's impacting general practice and referrals.

The new year brings new tax issues to look at for large and small businesses. Looking back at 2008-and forward to 2009-a challenging year awaits.

National Report - The business of buying and selling veterinary practices continued into early 2009 at a steady pace, with some brokers even reporting sales increases.

Don't expect employees to pay for required special attire.

In times of economic hardship, some practitioners might be asking if fee schedules need to be adjusted to ease the financial burden on clients, but there's no reason to start discounting based on media hype or isolated incidents. Instead, focus on developing smart, short-term business practices that will keep your revenue stream flowing and strengthen your bond with clients.

A tax on veterinary services is officially off the table in California.

Check out this floor plan from a 2008 Hospital Design Merit Award winner. The three views of this Carlsbad, Calif., hospital include the base floor plan, traffic flow, and zoning.

Mark Opperman explains why you need to review the success of your reminders system.

The right equipment can make any dental program successful.

With a new year and a new president, these are the changes to tax limits to watch out for in 2009.

It's human nature to have biases - preconceived notions - that shade our daily experiences.

Schaumburg, Ill. - Veterinarians soon will have a new tool to ensure their practice is earning money.

Look at all the layoffs, even within the biggest and strongest companies.

The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.

Chicago - Clients with pet health insurance spend and visit the veterinary more, according to a survey conducted by Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group for the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues.

With the season for filing 2008 tax returns well under way, all veterinarians should be aware of changes to the laws.

To discount or not to discount - that is the question. But what is the answer?

Tips from doctors who offer dentistry as demand for other services declines.

You'll put more money in the bank by focusing on immediate goals than by saving for the future, according to a recent consumer study.

Here are seven strategies for staying positive in the gloomy economy.

Most workers plan on staying put at their jobs.

How to thrive in the upcoming year despite a tough economy.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- In most cases, veterinary incomes have been increasing at an average annual rate of 6 percent since 1997, according to the AVMA's Report on Veterinary Compensation released in late November.

Substantial theft and embezzlement do occur in veterinary practices regularly.

Schaumburg, Ill. - In most cases, veterinarian's incomes having been increasing by 6 percent a year since 1997.

Cut calories and save money.

Skilled negotiation can lead to your benefit when entering into new leases, restructuring existing ones -- or getting out of a current one.