Finance
5 Steps to Financial Happiness
Everyone could use a little more happiness. Here are a few tips from a psychologist who says spending money differently may make you feel eminently richer.
One algorithm to rule them all
I might have stretched the popular clinical acronym a little far to make a point about your practice's health. But, damn it, it works!
Business Management Resources Veterinarians Should Explore
Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says your business is only as good as you are.
10 Tips to Protect Your Practice from Embezzlement
Use these 10 tips to protect your veterinary practice from embezzlement.
Remind yourself about reminders
Have you recently been reminded to remember to revisit your reminder system to remind pet owners about the importance of remembering their pet's care? Sorry, this sentence sounded better in our heads than written out. Let's just dive in ...
Double identity: When youre veterinarian and practice manager
Are you a high-flying veterinarian by day and a reluctant veterinary practice manager by night? I dont want to take the wind out of your cape, but your neglected alter ego may need a boost.
Veterinary biz Q&A: Can I sell my goodwill?
Find out whether a practice owner looking to switch careers can fetch a nice price tag for patient records.
Natural grass or synthetic grass for outdoor dog runs?
A panel of veterinary design experts weighs in on this important choice.
The biggest financial mistake in preparing for a veterinary hospital design project
This CPA says get your document ducks in a row.
Light it up
See examples of natural light infusing the veterinary hospital environment, and hear from this Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference speaker why you want as much as you can get (within reason).
Letter to dvm360: Minor changes, major benefits
A reader (and veterinary practice manager) explains how small aesthetic upgrades in her hospital changed the attitudes of clients and team members for the better.
The "perfect practice manager" checklist
If you can answer affirmatively to all 10 questions, you just might be perfect. If not, we have some reading suggestions that can help you make some valuable tweaks to your life and your veterinary clinic.
2018 Credit Card Predictions: Will Your Face Replace Your Card?
What’s on the horizon for credit card users next year?
A veterinary team's overtime troubles-extra time but no extra money
Governmental regulation expert Philip Seibert helps a veterinary practice know where to turn when a practice owner is misinformed on the legalities of overtime.
Attributes Differentiating Successful Veterinary Practices
Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says he has come to realize there is a basic set of attributes differentiating successful veterinary groups from unsuccessful veterinary groups.
Your Veterinary Voice, Episode 16: Meet John Volk
The veterinary super analyst takes us through preventive care, corporate takeovers, industry burnout and back again in dvm360's podcast.
Boost cat visits at your veterinary practice with Fear Free
Patient and pet deserve a better experienceand it will pay off in increased cat traffic.
How is Fear Free affecting veterinary hospital design?
Listen to how veterinary architect Heather Lewis thinks the approach is reformulating facility design.
How Will Technology Shift the Role of Veterinarians?
Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says technology is going to shift the role of veterinarians.
Eye on design: The top 10 veterinary hospital design articles of 2017
Award winners! Fear Free design tips! Boost your curb appeal! Here are the articles you couldnt miss this year.
How to Spot a Bubble
Investing can be tricky. When assets are traded at a price that strongly exceeds their real value, look for an economic bubble to burst. Here’s what to watch for.
Consider This When Choosing a Bank for Your Savings Account
Savings accounts may not pack the investment punch of a mutual fund, but they do provide a convenient, safe and consistent way to save. Here’s how to get the most “bank” for your buck.
The State of $100
How much is $100 worth in the state you call home?
Six Important Questions to Ask a Financial Adviser
Hiring a financial adviser should make your life easier, not more confusing. These six questions will help determine if a financial adviser is worth your business.
Avoid Pricing Veterinary Services Too Low
Alan Robinson, BVSc, MRCVS, DMS, director of VetDynamics UK Ltd, says a lot of veterinary practices don’t do well because of their inability to produce good financial results.
'We Need to Focus on the Issue of Low Business Acumen'
While there is so much focus on the symptoms — taxes, big-box stores, Dr. Google, etc. — there isn't enough focus on the actual problem: low business acumen among veterinary professionals.
Veterinary hospital inventory can cost you in taxes
While politicians wrestles over tax reform in Washington, D.C., Ive got some inventory tips to save you money this year, next year and every year.
Your new veterinary facility is done! Now what?
OKyou can remove the hard hat now, but dont get too relaxed. More change may be ahead.
The year ahead: Things are looking bright for the veterinary profession
While there are a few ongoing and significant concerns among the economic indicators, most signs point to 2018 shaping up well for veterinarians and team members.
Six Year-End Financial Tips
The financial planning process should be ongoing, but these six year-end tips will help ensure you start off 2018 on the right foot.