Finance

The experts sound off on the attitude you should take and what practical ways you can compete

Get a grip on expenses.

What are today's biggest trends in veterinary hospital construction and design?

Combine staff training with an inventory count.

Drive-through windows give clients a convenient option for picking up medications.

Make the most of your money with an investment to refresh your practice.

There are lots of reasons for buying equipment. But whenever you contemplate a significant purchase, you should always be thinking about the return on investment (ROI).

We're ready to build a new facility. What are the most important things to look for in a location?

You can accomplish a lot with a little investment. Here are some creative ways to spiff things up.

The best way to prolong the efficacy of deworming programs is to use vaccinations and sound nutrition in conjunction with the right anthelmintics.

How can we determine whether to build a new practice or renovate our current facility?

The right levels of income, costs, fees, and clients lead to a strong, balanced veterinary clinic.

What do you do about missed fees?

Use this list to boost your practice's curb appeal.

Whether you're planning on building new or renovating an existing space, be aware of potential restrictions.

Integrate your facility's design with your business cards and other materials to help your marketing message hit home.

Leaseholds, renovations, and additions are as good as new. Take a look at what you've already got.

It's been difficult to hear persistent reports about unwanted or abandoned horses in recent months. But here's the good news: You can help save unwanted horses. And in some cases, finding ways to help the animals you love can even lead to increased client confidence and trust.

Sometimes discounts can do wonders for veterinary practices. Other times, they fail miserably. One equine practitioner has experienced both scenarios.

Do you discount your services or focus on other ways to keep clients coming back? Two equine practice experts weigh in.

Tom McFerson, CPA, offers advice to veterinarians looking to buy or sell a practice during tough times.

Denise Tumblin, CPA, recommends reevaluating these areas of your veterinary practice.

How well do you know practice finances?

If your resources are skimpy, here's how to use them wisely, says architect Dan Chapel.

The gloomy economic skies are clearing, according to a recent survey.

How much a client will pay for a given service follows a time-tested formula.

Washington - A federal rule requiring businesses, including veterinary practices, to have a written program to spot identification theft takes effect this month.

Pet insurance companies can deny renewal