Looking to buy a veterinary practice?01 Dec 2016Helen Skinner of FTA Finance presents a guide to first-time purchase - from securing the best financial support, through to build rapport with the seller, and ultimately buying in.
The best laid holiday plans01 Dec 2016Adam Bernstein presents some expert advice on the often-tricky subject of holiday leave entitlements for employees, and how to handle requests for time off.
VCT Investments: The low down on potential high profits01 Nov 2016Dylan Jenkins explains how investing in smaller business via venture capital trusts can reap huge rewards if done right.
Your clients’ brains want more evidence that your practice is safe01 Nov 2016Paul Green discusses ‘social proof’, including ways to gather and display it, using case studies, testimonials and reviews to increase practice footfall.
Ten things no one tells you before buying or starting a veterinary practice01 Nov 2016Helen Skinner of FTA Finance runs through a number of pieces of advice that first-time buyers should really know at the outset, helping them on their way during a stressful time.
Three reasons why your veterinary practice should implement patient management systems01 Nov 2016Anton Visser explains how using 'the cloud' to keep track of everything in the practice can maximise productivity and care.
Securing funding for your first practice purchase01 Oct 2016Helen Skinner of FTA Finance discusses what aspiring practice owners should do to ensure they make a successful purchase and explains the amount of preparation needed.
Seven leadership habits of highly successful people01 Oct 2016Paul Green looks at what qualities set apart the best managers and leaders, and lists the seven powerful habits that the greatest leaders usually possess.
Banking for business – Hobson’s choice?01 Oct 2016Adam Bernstein looks at the various considerations for businesses to take into account when shopping around for banking services – an important process.
Making sense of the base rate cut01 Sep 2016Dylan Jenkins examines the implications of the Bank of England’s landmark decision to bring a record low to the UK interest rate
‘Challenge of keeping vets happy, productive and sane is getting harder...’01 Sep 2016Veterinary Practice reports on two of the sessions in the management stream at VetsNorth 2016 relating to the recruitment and retention of staff.
It’s not that you can’t do it. You just can’t do it yet...01 Sep 2016Paul Green suggests that taking a Growth Mindset approach to tasks not yet conquered is the path to enlightenment and productivity.
Useless information, damned lies and odd statistics01 Aug 2016Ewan McNeil muses on the wealth of statistical information at our fingertips, what value it is, and whether we tend to think more highly of ourselves than the evidence warrants.
If you’re not doing Facebook advertising, you’re missing out on some easy money...01 Aug 2016Paul Green looks at a cost-effective and simple to use avenue of advertising which practices can utilise to increase awareness with little real effort.
Understanding social media in veterinary practice01 Aug 2016Sandeep Said details the risks and benefits of using social media to connect with clients and suggests a number of policy recommendations for practices.
Immediate thoughts in the wake of the UK’s dramatic EU referendum01 Aug 2016Dylan Jenkins looks at the instant effects of the Brexit vote and provides an update, and looks forward to what might happen with commercial property funds.
The UK files for divorce: what next?01 Aug 2016Adam Bernstein examines the immediate effects of the vote to leave the EU and considers some of the potential issues that may arise, such as oil prices.
Why an up-to-date partnership deed or members’ agreement is essential01 Jul 2016Ros Parkin explains why practices of vets who operate under a partnership structure need to ensure their agreements are rock-solid.
It’s not about getting more followers. It’s about getting more clients...01 Jul 2016Paul Green explains why specific marketing is far more valuable to your practice than likes or visits to your website and suggests six areas to track.
How to recruit your staff – properly01 Jul 2016Lee Ashwood sets out the rules involved when looking to recruit and how to avoid the various pitfalls such as discrimination.
