Practice management

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 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.

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.

Helen 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.

Anton Visser explains how using 'the cloud' to keep track of everything in the practice can maximise productivity and care.

Dylan Jenkins explains how investing in smaller business via venture capital trusts can reap huge rewards if done right.

Paul Green discusses ‘social proof’, including ways to gather and display it, using case studies, testimonials and reviews to increase practice footfall.

Helen 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.

Paul Green looks at what qualities set apart the best managers and leaders, and lists the seven powerful habits that the greatest leaders usually possess.

Adam Bernstein looks at the various considerations for businesses to take into account when shopping around for banking services – an important process.

Veterinary Practice reports on two of the sessions in the management stream at VetsNorth 2016 relating to the recruitment and retention of staff.

Paul Green suggests that taking a Growth Mindset approach to tasks not yet conquered is the path to enlightenment and productivity.

Dylan Jenkins examines the implications of the Bank of England’s landmark decision to bring a record low to the UK interest rate

Ewan 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.

Paul Green looks at a cost-effective and simple to use avenue of advertising which practices can utilise to increase awareness with little real effort.

Sandeep Said details the risks and benefits of using social media to connect with clients and suggests a number of policy recommendations for practices.

Dylan 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.

Adam 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.