Once you get your office space settled, it’s time to think of a few other logistical needs. I would suggest you should get some business cards printed. I know there is an anti-business card wave and I do understand the argument that business cards are dead in a digital world. However, for many therapists that I know, we market...
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Let’s talk about some business building logistics. Before you get an office space, here are a few things to consider. Are you going to be full time or part time, depending on how you answer that question it will help you decide what type of space you will need? How many and the hours you plan to be there?...
Continue readingThere are plenty of decisions to make when you are first starting out. Office space is one of the most expensive and potentially has the longest outcome. Taking your time is important in making this decision. Do you need a full-time office? Could you share a common reception area? What about leaving an empty office in a church or...
Continue readingToday’s Therapist Practice in a Box Tip is Create a Support Team. Successful business people surround themselves with a support team. A business takes a lot of work and to do all of it yourself is a sure way to burnout. Do what you do best and get help with all other tasks and duties that you struggle with....
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Successful entrepreneurs must surround themselves with a support team. Starting and maintaining a successful business takes a great deal of work, and we need a support team to help develop and grow our business. We can’t be good at all things, and sometimes we need a bit of help from others for their expertise. During the start-up phase, your...
Continue readingTherapists practice in a Box tip #39 is about the pros and cons of a corporation. In this video, the pros and cons are laid out to help you decide which type of business structure do you need to create. Do you know what the biggest pro is for creating a corporation? Setting up a corporation provides the most...
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According to entrepreneur.com the definition of a corporation is: A form of business operation that declares the business as a separate, legal entity guided by a group of officers known as the board of directors. The biggest reason people form corporations is to protect the owners from debts and liabilities that the business occurs. Unlike a sole proprietor or...
Continue readingIn today’s video, I discuss what an LLC or PLCC is and what are the advantages and disadvantages are. Because each state is slightly different here is a link to each state’s guidelines as to which destination of LLC or PLCC that required. This handy list will be a good starting point to begin the process of creating an...
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Limited Liability Company or an LLC this is a company structure where the owners are not personally liable for the company’s debts or liabilities. Limited Liability Companies are hybrid entities in that they combine the characteristics of a sole proprietorship, general partners with that of a corporation. Each state has its own requirements for this type of structure and...
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Sole proprietorship is a business structure that is just the owner of the business; hence “sole.” You can have employees working for you, but only you can own the business. Setting up this type of business structure is the simplest form, but it does have some requirements. There is less paperwork, and it is easier to maintain than partnerships...
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