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Actively thinking about what you need versus what you don't will help you stick to a real-world spending plan.

Aging is inevitable, but the ability to retire is in your handsso plan ahead to avoid getting caught in false financial security.

The 'Mikes' of the veterinary world don't leave in a cloud of drama but quietly, thinking no one will miss them.

Here's a hint: It's not the economy, clients' desire for good care, or your level of competition.Depending on what you read, we are either in need of more veterinary schools or dealing with an overcapacity of veterinarians. We're either seeing an increase in pet ownership or a decline in pet ownership, serving a greater number of clients or fewer clients than ever. The failings of our profession are likely to be caused by any or all of these issues; it just depends on the color of your glasses.

Ask clients the right questions and you'll get more chances to educate.

Show clients how to turn cat carriers into cat nap beds.

Count on another practices arbitrary figure, and you may be setting yourself up for disappointment when you see your own real numbers.

Teach clients to understand the issues behind the behavior with these social media posts.

Use these Facebook posts and tweets to educate clients before they adopt a new pet.

This pyramid provides a visual explanation of which areas make the most sense to implement after graduation and what areas to consider later in a career.

Peter Ainslie, CVPM, discusses how to handle conflict in your practice.

To ease the strain of the not-so-fun part of practice, try front and back office bingo.

QR codes make it simple for clientsand potential clientsto connect with your business.

Face conflict head-on to build a stronger team.

Overreliance on advanced diagnostics can harm client trust, says Dr. Jeff Werber at CVC.

Gatesman answered questions about his win live at CVC Kansas City.

With perseverance and determination, these hospital owners battled a tough economy to build a booming business.

Financial success at a veterinary hospital can pay off when it comes to salaries.

Special report from CVC Kansas City.

Experts in Kansas City discussed financial, generational and gender issues.

Set your new veterinary team member up for successand a long-term commitment to your practicewith these helpful tips.

Promote happiness, keep your veterinary team content and boost your bottom line with a few easy-to-implement ideas.

Learn how strategic light fixture placement can reflect different spatial impressions of any room in your clinic.

Wayne Usiak shares the power of healthy design in clinics at the 2014 Hospital Design Conference.

Veterinary Economics-VPI competition winner announced during CVC Kansas City.

Live from the CVC: Dr. Elizabeth Colleran says don't interruptFrom the CVC in Kansas City, medicine channel direcor Mindy Valcarcel discusses these quick tips from Dr. Elizabeth Colleran's presentation on building better relationships with clients.