Finance

Practical advice on keeping a hospital growing during a recession from Dr. Jeff Rothstein, a Detroit, Mich., practice owner.

NATIONAL REPORT - Anyone wishing to buy or sell a veterinary practice shouldn't have any more difficulty doing so than they would have had before the recent sharp downturn in the U.S. economy.

Paying attention to demographics, finances, diagnostics yields benefits.

Dr. Jeff Rothstein, MBA, a Veterinary Economics advisory board member, shares some insights from the trenches in hard-hit Detroit.

A new study shows that in a tight job market, many people would.

Sprucing up your practice's exterior is easier and cheaper than you might think.

Carrying too much inventory can hurt your practice's bottom line.

Offering dental care is a great way to generate revenue in a tough economy.

Develop a game plan to meet your financial goals.

Though the economy is struggling, veterinary lending is alive and well.

Rather than waiting for depreciation, veterinarians can taka large deductions on equipment now.

There are a number of factors to consider when determining a discount factor for your practice value.

Gary Glassman, CPA, talks up the benefits of letting your practice software watch your inventory.

Clients need the products you offer to provide the care their pets need. And when it all works right, product sales benefit your bottom line, too.

A new report says that almost all women with children saw the weaker economy coming.

The economic downturn has had little effect so far on the buying and selling of veterinary practices.

Leverage your software to help you track compliance. Here's how.

Veterinary consultant Mark Opperman, CVPM, discusses the industry's outlook.

This checklist covers almost everything you'll need to make opening day a success.

Financial analysts report what they think about the proposed government rescue plan.

There is an old adage in the accounting industry: a good CPA should offer a shoulder to cry on, an arm to lean on, and a strong back to climb on.

As we sit here, the election is only a few days away. There appears to be very little difference in the polls. Where there is a difference-a big one-is in the two candidates tax plans.

A financial budget should accomplish three things.

Practice image, practice management, human resources management, technology, and 24/7/365 convenience are just a few of the factors that affect the 21st century veterinarian.

The valuation of a veterinary practice reveals a telling story about the practice and its owners and staff.

Nothing impacts a client more than their first impression of your veterinary practice.

No one person or single firm will design or construct your new veterinary hospital. Today's complex structures require a team of professionals acting in concert throughout the building process.

Maintaining consistency in a multiple-doctor practice is a common challenge. But assuming all the doctors are competent, you may wonder why inconsistencies even matter.

An outline of the design process for traffic flow and floor plans.

In some practice situations building a new facility is not an option, or in some cases is not even desired.