Finance

A well-thought-out letter of intent, much like an engagement proposal, can be the start of a beautiful relationship.

CVC educator Wayne Usiak, AIA, shares his frustrations with clientsnot YOU, is it?

"Corporate medicine" means different things to different people, and those differences of opinion are creating fragments in the profession. We're busting out the big question: Can we come together, or is it up to everyone to go their own way?

Do you have bad habits when it comes to dealing with bills, loans, and other financial matters? If you don’t pay your bills on time, aren’t saving for retirement, or shop impulsively, you could be setting yourself up for financial failure.

dvm360.com has launched a product directory that lets you see products available to help your team and your patients in any (seriously-any!) area of your practice. Check it out.

And what do veterinary clients think about it? A VHMA survey takes a closer look.

Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.

If the plan is too crazy or expensive, your architect will rein you in!

Wellness plans, paid for all at once or in monthly payments, could be a real pet owner pleaser at your veterinary practice. But ask yourself these four questions first.

No closed-for-construction days here. Find out how Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg continued business as usual while building their dream clinic next door.

Fat-cat investors are hungry for great veterinary hospitals to buy, and they're baiting the nation's practice owners with juicy sale checks. Here's what they want in a prize catch.

The largest gathering of veterinary designers is a one-stop for your project.

A medical waste compactor that's been in the market for years now is an answer to the question, "Do I need to keep paying this company to pick up my medical waste?" The answer may be "no."

This area is often a forgotten space in your hospital, but highly-trained team members spend a lot of time working in this space. Putting thought into its design will foster better patient care and staff efficiency.

This crucial space can set the tone of the entire visit with your clients. Use these tips from veterinary architect Dan Chapel, to keep your space functional and beautiful.

With a little functional forethought, you can set yourself up for sterility when designing your veterinary hospitals pack/prep/scrub area.

The dream-into-reality moment of your veterinary design project explained.

The idea of writing a will can be daunting an any age, but having one is vital to ensuring that your assets are distributed to the right people.

The Federal Reserve announced its decision to increase interest rates by a quarter of a point on Wednesday, putting an end to weeks of speculation. But how does this affect you as an investor and as a consumer? Here’s what experts say we can expect.

Thinking of adding a separate dental area to your veterinary clinic? Youll want to incorporate these tips into your design.

As veterinary hospitals get more creative in design and look less like hospitals, its still important to use easy-to-clean finishes. Follow these tips from Heather Lewis, our favorite neat freak.

The month of March brought with it a slew of new travel rewards credit card offers. Here we list the best of the best and outline how they can help make your travel experience a little a little more “rewarding” this year.

Sometimes you have to blow up the veterinary hospital floor plan to get what you need.

Each year, the IRS publishes its “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax schemes and scams. Read up on what scams you should look out for this year.

An overview of the costs, the benefits and the basics involved in joining forces with another veterinary practice (including a checklist of key issues that need to be considered for the best shot at success)

How much do you know about the buy-and-hold investing strategy, fixed-income options for retirement, asset-protection strategies, and cognitive bias in stock portfolios? Catch up with some of this month’s financial advice.

Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, are a great investment at any age. Whether you should invest in a Roth IRA or a traditional IRA, however, depends largely on your age.

When the client cant pay, know what to do and say. Expert and CVC speaker Danielle Russ, BS, BA, AS, LVT, says that there are silver linings you can give to these bleak situations.

Demographic factors correlate with shorterand longerveterinary loan payback periods.

It’s virtually impossible for a veterinary practice to be successful without cash flow. Having a steady income means owners can maintain the day-to-day business, make smart investments, and plan for future growth.