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Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 015 In Episode 15 we'll take a look at the study of Burgernomics - what on earth are Burgernomics? We'll take a closer look at a new management consultancy service in the UK and the services offered by Onswitch Ltd. I'll show you a Nifty Business Tool that you can use to ... . . . keep reading Practice Management News and Views from around the World - March 2010 Partner compensation: Often when a firm grows the partner compensation system needs to be re-examined when and if partner roles or contributions change. As the firm has grown I suspect that your time spent on management activities .. . . . keep reading Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 014 In Episode 14, we'll consider recent reports in the veterinary press which take a gloomy look at the future health of small animal practice in the UK. We'll take a closer look at the services offered by Onswitch Ltd and visit a ... . . . keep reading Webcast - 'Reception - the communication hub in your practice - Session 1' In this webcast, designed for veterinary practice owners and managers, John Sheridan reviews the key role of the reception team in achieving the professional and commercial objectives for your veterinary business. Session 1 .. . . . keep reading Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 013 In Episode 13 we'll look at some of the problems which can arise in practice if any of the employees aren't aware of the wake they are creating in the practice and of the damage they can cause to staff and client goodwill and .... . . . keep reading Practice Management News and Views from around the World - February 2010 Partner compensation: Often when a firm grows the partner compensation system needs to be re-examined when and if partner roles or contributions change. As the firm has grown I suspect that your time spent on management activities .. . . . keep reading Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 012 In this Episode we'll hear some views about valuing a veterinary practice from the United States and from the UK We'll take a look at a website devoted to helping practice managers with their people problems. I'll show you ... . . . keep reading Webcast - The Fifty Minute Action Plan to Boost your Bottom Line and the Value of your Veterinary Business The presentation is designed for practice owners and managers. The webcast reviews the profitability of UK veterinary practices and recommends an action plan for practice owners and.... . . . keep reading

The Power of Thank-You When was the last time you thanked your clients? This often neglected gesture is a very powerful sales tool. As a small business owner, I want to know that the companies I chose to work with appreciate my business. Here are some of .... . . . keep reading Self-Esteem: The Key to Productivity Highlights from an article By Will Schutz originally selected and published by Jeff Thoren, DVM, ACC Picture this: From a large group you take six volunteers to another room. You select a trio of the six and, out of earshot of the other three, give them ... . . . keep reading Getting Started with Online Video the Easy Way! Editors note -- I have included this article because of the growing interest in posting video clips on veterinary practice websites. Have you ever thought about making and posting an online video? If so, then I ask..."What's stopping you?" Maybe .. . . . keep reading The 85% Solution:Choosing accountability - 3 steps to owning your success at work and in life How much of your success is up to you - your choices, your actions, your behaviours - versus outside conditions? If your mind-set is that you're at least 85% responsible for your success - and that just 15% could depend on the ... . . . keep reading Eight Steps to Attracting Clients There's a logical sequence to building a business, whether it's online or offline. There are certain things that must be done in order to see your business grow. By committing to follow these eight steps, you can attract .... . . . keep reading The Economics of Compassion In our not-so-distant past, veterinarians were often rewarded for their services with chickens, pies, or even some homemade libations. This nonmonetary payment was not an equal exchange for the value of the services, but an expression ... . . . keep reading Compliance: Taking quality care to the next level The improvement that many hospitals have made in compliance is just what the doctor ordered to address our current economy. Now is the time to use this information to put your practice ... . . . keep reading Importance of Asking Questions Listening to the news over the last few days it seems clear that the worst is yet to come. Economic gloom continues to reign, even with the interest rate cuts and all the other .... . . . keep reading