Business

The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

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How to create a private practice emergency plan

What would you do if you had an emergency and couldn’t run your practice? Do you have an emergency plan … Continued

An illustration of a therapist's hands on the keyboard of a laptop as they view paperless intake forms they will use with their client.

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy

While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

A therapist's hand types on a calculator and a laptop as they create their private practice budget

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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The top 10 therapist websites

Therapist websites are often the first impression potential clients have of you and your practice when they begin searching for … Continued

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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

A client sits down on her couch and uses' her therapists EHR scheduling software to book an appointment after-hours.

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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