Practice Management
Sticky ethical equine dilemmas
Things to think about when dealing with contract and health certificates.
Morning gloom spells workday doom
New study finds that your attitude for the day is determined largely by what happens before you get to work.
Under one roof
This hospital in Panama City Beach, Fla., finds one home for all its services.
What's backing up your computer?
I've had quite a few mishaps with my cell phone. I wasn't worried this last time, though, because I'd opted for the "backup assistant" service provided by my wireless carrier. At least my contact list would be safe-so I thought.
The integrated practice: How integrating medical and financial information leads to a more efficient practice (Sponsored by IDEXX)
Progressive practitioners from around the country who have implemented an integrated system into their practices discuss how it has helped ensure the best healtcare possible for patients, made their practices run more efficiently, and increaed revenue.
Opening a practice today requires vigilance
To invest our hard-earned dollars, many of us purchase securities in the stock market. It is purely legalized gambling. We are betting that, at some future date, we can sell that stock for a profit.
Employee evaluation: Is it worth the effort?
"What frustrates you most about your job?"
Going green
Shadyside, Pa. - Believed to be the first in this region, a veterinary practice has gone green.
Generating new ideas is easy as pie
Everyone loves getting their piece of the pie, especially when it leads to an even bigger reward.
Get your landlord to fix things up
Your "construction allowance" is considered taxable income unless you follow these rules.
Don't fall into the complacency trap: Track the numbers
Complacency can kill relationships, skills, marriages, businesses, teams, countries and empires.
A good boss lets bad eggs go
You show consistency as a boss and respect for your top employees when you terminate someone who needs to go.
Offering paid time off
Q. How do I implement a paid time off policy at my practice?
A history of violence
Be careful firing bad apples who may fight back.
June 2007 BPA Statement for DVM Newsmagazine
June 2007 BPA Statement for Veterinary Economics
2007 article index: Tax strategies
List of Tax Strategies stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Personal growth
List of Personal Growth stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Practice management Q&A
List of Practice Management Q&A stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Practice finances
List of Practice Finances stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Life balance
List of Life Balance stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Client relations
List of Client Relations stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Industry issues
List of Industry Issues stories in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
2007 article index: Authors last names G-J
List of stories written by authors whose last name starts with G-J in January through December of Veterinary Economics.
A Christmas Carole
Dr. Eb Rouge sat at his desk sorting his mail and bills. His habit was to have an ongoing conversation with himself.
10 tips for hiring right
Tip No. 1: Place an ad where top applicants are likely to look.
Just doing his job, and getting a kick out of it
People I meet often believe that, because I completed veterinary school, I should know everything about every animal that God created. News flash: It isn't so.
Make the most of the media
We'd like to announce a community award my practice won, but I'm not sure how to present it to the media. What's the best way to hand off a story idea to the press?
Mystery shopper form
Use this mystery shopper form to get critical feedback about your service.
Slideshow: Peaches
The November cover-model hamster, Peaches, found a home in a Kansas City area elementary school. See Peaches' photo exploits here!