Finance

New KPI trackers. Funny client education materials. Better ways to manage medical records. All this and more in our business-focused roundup of stuff we heard about in meetings, saw on the show floor or caught word of at this year's February show in Florida.

CVC educator Denise Tumblin, CPA, explained to practice owners, practice managers and associates what they needed to know on percentage-based compensation.

Get your storage game together and count on improved efficiency.

Every loan is unique in its own way, and not every loan is right for every situation. Before jumping in, ask yourself these 5 questions to see what type of loan your business requires.

Many veterinarians dream of retiring early, but there are factors to consider before taking the plunge.

Some “investment” vehicles may not work as well as people might hope. Our advice, don’t bank on them for your future.

If you’re planning for your future, setting an actual date for your retirement may help.

If you’re frustrated and confused by your student loans, you’re not alone. We may not be able to help you pay back a mountain of loans, but we can help you make sure you stay on top of it.

If you break your long-term goals into shorter and more easily measurable increments, saving for retirement won’t seem quite so overwhelming.

Successfully putting all the pieces of your retirement plan together means monitoring a lot of moving parts over a long period of time.

According to the Tax Foundation, the 10 most business-friendly states in 2017 all have one thing in common: they’ve done away with one or more major taxes.

What’s good vs. bad debt? Which type should be paid off quickly? Follow these easy tips to better manage your money.

If you’re not paying yourself first, you could be setting yourself up for failure in retirement.

If you don’t already have a 10-year financial plan in place as you look toward retirement, then it’s time to start planning. Here are seven tips for getting your 10-year plan in order.

If your reception area could use a refresh, start with the reception desk says veterinary architect Heather Lewis. That one change will make a big difference in your space.

Young investors, including veterinarians just entering practice, tend to make the same mistakes when just starting out.

Feel out of your depth talking the practice owner into a new piece of expensive equipment or planning your own startup or practice purchase? Youre not alone. Heres the short answer to, What do I need to think about when I borrow a lot of money?

You don’t necessarily need thousands of dollars to create your own personal safety net.

Species separation: Pets like it, clients want it.

The basics of practice protocols to ensure your equine veterinary practice's prepurchase exams are above board, legally wise and profitable.

If cleanings and extractions aren't flowing like water spray during dental procedures, let veterinry dentistry advocate Dave Nicol, BVMS, get you pumped.

Based on the financial data on hand and past trends, heres what I think the new year could bring for our nations veterinary practices.

The feline sector is the biggest untapped growth opportunity for companion animal veterinarians. Here's how to become more feline-friendly (and how you'll benefit).

Digital radiography has the better image, says dentistry-focused veterinarian Dave Nicol, BVMS. But, boy, those computed radiography cassettes are a lot cheaper for the veterinary practice manager to replace if something goes south.

Most people loathe digging into financial details. But a diligent approach will help your project succeed.

6 ideas to keep clients content while they wait in your veterinary practice.

Putting these tips into use if your animal housing can lead to fewer stressed-out pets.

A study by analyst John Volk on behalf of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association uncovered some key findings that may surprise youand some you likely knew all along.

We made a list and checked it twice. Make sure you didn't miss any of these articles your colleagues gobbled up this year.

An MBA/CVPM weighs in on what it takes to manage a clinic.