Practice management

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Ros Parkin explains why practices of vets who operate under a partnership structure need to ensure their agreements are rock-solid.

Paul 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.

Lee Ashwood sets out the rules involved when looking to recruit and how to avoid the various pitfalls such as discrimination.

Russ Piper of Sovereign Health Care gives his top four reasons why he believes that healthcare cash plans should be on the bene ts agenda for veterinary practices.

Paul Green explains how personalised coaching and engaging of staff can make a positive dfference to their performance and your happiness

Adam Bernstein suggests there are money and time savings to be made, and talks to a number of software providers who explain how the technology works.