Practice management

Adam Bernstein examines the ins and outs of self-employment, from deciding which type is best for you to which organisations you’ll need to register with

HELEN SKINNER of FTA Finance concludes her round of ‘top tips’ that prospective buyers should read before making any big decisions

THE SAYING GOES THAT “NOTHING IN LIFE IS CERTAIN aside from death and taxes”. Yet while there’s no doubt we’ll all be taxed in one form or another, the rates can change rapidly. As we are now in a new…

JOHN PERIAM visits a new equine hospital which is aiming to be on a par with the best in the world

CAROLINE JOHNSON of Vetpol discusses different ways of finding and recruiting new team members for your practice – making the most effective use of the many options now available

HELEN SKINNER of FTA Finance presents the first batch of ‘top tips’ that prospective buyers should read before making any big decisions

MALCOLM WRIGHT discusses what a seller needs to do in order to maximise the price received for a veterinary practice – including making sure of getting the right advice

DYLAN JENKINS explains the pros and cons of income drawdown and what this could mean for your retirement planning under the new pension freedom rules

CHLOE THEMISTOCLEOUS provides a round-up of changes coming this year and what employers and employees should pay attention to, including a landmark ruling on religious clothing and symbols at work

BRUCE VIVASH JONES continues his series on the history of the profession, this time highlighting the work of two vets who have the distinction of being the first to develop branches of veterinary medi…

TINA RICHES sums up Philip Hammond’s first Budget, which sees little on income tax but movement in most other areas of taxation and rates

LIBBY SHERIDAN talks to Jane Simpson, people development manager at XLVets, about its “Thriving in Practice” programme and explores what practices can do to help the well-being of their staff

MALCOLM WRIGHT looks at the various ways in which clients choose a practice and how to ensure they not only come to you but join the ranks of the bonded clients who are vital to your success

DYLAN JENKINS introduces the new band, which comes into being next month, and imparts some advice on property investments for this year

“MOMENTS OF MAGIC” WERE ON OFFER in both the social and business programmes at the SPVSVPMA congress.After the talented illusionist and RCVS staff member Megan KnowlesBacon performed her tricks at the…

Veterinary Practice reports from the SPVS-VPMA congress held at Celtic Manor in Wales in late January

Helen 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.

Adam Bernstein presents some expert advice on the often-tricky subject of holiday leave entitlements for employees, and how to handle requests for time off.

Dylan Jenkins provides an update on pension death benefit options and looks at the new Lifetime ISAs, due to come into effect in April 2017.

Paul Green explains how offering potential new clients a guarantee of high quality service in your practice can help them decide to come to you.