Business

The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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How to ‘time box’ your calendar to focus on the right things

When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued

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3 common private practice bookkeeping mistakes

“I’m drowning.” That’s what one of my clients said right before doing one of the hardest things a human can … Continued

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Marketing 101 for therapists in private practice

You did it! You gathered the courage to take the leap and start your own private practice. You’ve launched your … Continued

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3 online networking tips for therapists

Long considered the domain of introverts and business owners who couldn’t find a babysitter, online networking has since become the … Continued

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How to create an authentic therapy brand for your practice

Anyone in private practice has probably heard the advice that finding your niche is an essential part of building a … Continued

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How to create a budget for your private practice

Therapists in private practice wear many hats. One of those hats is the hat for managing the finances. We get … Continued

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Tax deductions for therapists and private practitioners

Are you aware of the latest tax deductions for therapists, aka “tax write-offs,” you may qualify for? Even if you’ve … Continued

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How to build a client list

You may be wondering how to build your client list for your private practice. As a small business owner, building … Continued

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What is financial therapy?

As therapists in private practice, money and finance are largely topics in which we have likely received little formal education. … Continued

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