Business

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.

Communicating effectively leads to managing exceptionally. Adopting these six habits will make you a better leader and put your practice on track for success.

Chatfield shares her tips on finding an alternative career in veterinary medicine, her worries about the next big zoonotic disease, and her all-American approach to pet ownership.

Short answer? Maybe. In triangulated communication, one person in the veterinary practice refuses to talk to another, forcing a third person (read: manager) to serve as a go-between. Let's take a look at data from the 2017 dvm360 Toxic Teams Survey to see how managers address toxic team environments.

Veterinarians seek to reduce the prevalence of inherited disorders in companion animals without condemning or stigmatizing specific breeds.

The 10 least business-friendly states in 2017 have earned this designation because of their complex tax codes and high tax rates, according to the Tax Foundation.

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.

Can these relationships be saved? A choose-your-own adventure.

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

Traveling this year? Here are the 7 best cities to visit in 2017.

Believe it or not, millennials might not be the only problem here. If your veterinary practice is reminiscent of a current-day classic rock show, you may need to cut the leather and leopard print out of your act and get with modern times before your show gets cancelled.

Want more web traffic? Got 60 seconds? Goodlisten to Bash Halow.

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

Face-to-face is the best way to resolve conflict.

Practice owner and newly published memoirist Dr. Laurie Hess sat down with us at CVC San Diego for an exclusive Q&A about her new book, a big sugar glider mystery, her take on practice managementand managing nosy neighbors.

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.

A lawyer once said how lucky I was to have my brother overseeing my finances. Guess again.

Veterinary team, heal thyself. Are you consumed by your feelings? If you want to improve the medical care you offer, start by fixing your toxic team.

Ever wondered how veterinary school has changed since you graduated? Heres what my students at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine do in a busy day.

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

What they are, why they're so bad for veterinary practices, and where your hope for change lies.

According to the Harvard Business Review, youre better off avoiding the poison than going for glory when hiring for your veterinary practice.

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.

Is your veterinary hospital certified civil?

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.