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The Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 028
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Get clients to love your feesGet clients to love your fees
When an owner demands to speak to you about the cost of treatment, it can be hard to keep from glowering. You are on your way to your next patient and, while taking a shortcut through reception, you see Mrs. Smith standing next to the desk. She's .... . . . keep reading

Root out these four flaws in your practice's profitabilityRoot out these four flaws in your practice's profitability
Here are four possible flaws in your practice's profitability. If the economics of today's veterinary practices were set to rhyme, the work would be titled Veterinarians in Wonderland. Readers would know it was fictional, of course..... . . . keep reading

What Can You Learn From A Spanish Vet?What Can You Learn From A Spanish Vet?
I certainly didn't expect it. I did not expect to see such an incredible practice today. Let me tell you the story. For many months now I have been chatting on and off (on the internet) with a Spanish colleague -- Dr. Carlos Muñoz Sevilla. He initially ... . . . keep reading

Stop Doing Performance ReviewsStop Doing Performance Reviews
Performance reviews are not only ineffective, no one likes doing them. So stop already! Here are some reasons to consider dumping the annual review along with suggestions for what to do instead. You don't like doing them. Your staff doesn't ... . . . keep reading

8 Veterinary Practice Financial Myths Busted8 Veterinary Practice Financial Myths Busted
Most industries rely on analysts to look at data and create theories about how to succeed. Our veterinary industry is no different. But experience has taught me that these eight "best practices" are no more than widely accepted myths.... . . . keep reading

Price is only an issue in the absence of valuePrice is only an issue in the absence of value
While recently lecturing in Australia, I was surprised to read a front-page headline in the local newspaper declaring "US Recession is Over." So, I thought I would come back and tell everyone the good news: the US recession is over! Well, at least.... . . . keep reading

Doctor, we need more help!Doctor, we need more help!
After an especially busy day, your first response might be "Go ahead; put the help wanted ad in." But don't cave so quickly. When your staff asks for more help, they probably have not had access to or learned what numbers in your ... . . . keep reading

Preserve and Strengthen a Business PartnershipPreserve and Strengthen a Business Partnership
Partnerships can have tremendous benefits for the participants such as sharing financial risks, providing emotional support, broadening key organizational competencies and expanding perspective when grappling with strategic issues. Unfortunately, many .... . . . keep reading


Featured Resources
Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 028Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 028
In Episode 28 - we'll consider the future of independent veterinary practice businesses and hear what changes, a long established multi-site practice owner would like to see. We'll look at a new practice management Webinar service in the UK, I'll .... . . . keep reading

Practice Management News and Views from around the World - September 2010Practice Management News and Views from around the World - September 2010
Good Listening Makes For Good Management. Studies have shown that humans use listening skills (45%) more than talking (30%) reading (16%) and writing (9%). So why does it seem that everyone talks so much!!!? Since our brain moves four .... . . . keep reading

Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 027Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 027
In Episode 27 - we'll consider what can be achieved in practice if we take active steps to improve communication with clients and how to handle the situation when things go wrong. We'll look at a new veterinary business blog, I'll show you a ..... . . . keep reading

Find a good time for your next practice meetingFind a good time for your next practice meeting
Practice managers tell me how difficult it can be to arrange practice meetings. The problem is to find a date and a time which is convenient for everyone particularly if the partners or staff members are located at different ..... . . . keep reading

Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 026Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 026
In Episode 26 - I'll introduce you to a veterinary practice management consultant from Australia and show you a clip from one of his workshops. We'll look at a brand new online resource for business managers here in the UK, I'll show you.. . . . keep reading

Practice Management News and Views from around the World - August 2010Practice Management News and Views from around the World - August 2010
Charisma and Leadership.Despite all the research that has taken place about the nature of leadership, practitioners and scholars have long acknowledged that many aspects of leadership remain a mystery. One such aspect is the concept .... . . . keep reading

Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 025Veterinary Business Video Show - Episode 025
In Episode 25 -- we'll consider the issue of price versus value, I'll show you a website for a practice in India and discuss how to handle a 'waffler' at your practice meetings. We'll look at a Nifty Business Tool you can use as a layout for a management ..... . . . keep reading

Webcast - How to maximise your practice goodwillWebcast - How to maximise your practice goodwill
In this webcast for practice owners and managers, John Sheridan discusses the goodwill value of your veterinary practice and considers a three stage strategy to grow the bottom line, achieve controlled profit growth and business value ........ . . . keep reading

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    Hi John, I like the beautiful backgrounds!(on the Vet Bus Video Show) The VBVS is an incredible value for practice managers and owners.(Pam Stevenson)

    Thank you very much for this great lecture, I really enjoyed it! I was also wondering what technology did you use to record such a long lecture? (the sound quality was also amazing)(Sandor Gal) Thanks Sandor - I used Powerpoint with iSpring Pro to add the commentary

    I just had a quick look at your latest Webcast ("So you want be the boss?"). I found it great and very useful. You should give it to any vet thinking of becoming "the boss" anywhere in the world. In France, where around 75% of practitioners are either sole owners or partners (and at least two thirds of them are do-ers), it would be especially indicated. Congratulations and thank you. (Philippe Baralon)

    50 Min Action Plan - extremely well done and highly pertinent to practices in the US (Wilson W McManus DVM)

    I LOVED your webcast!! Congratulations! How did you do it? (technically) (Sandor Gal DVM)

    In my view the value that VBB provides is outstanding in comparison to the 30 pound yearly fee. (Pere Mercader)

    Thank you for providing such a wonderful service to the veterinary industry. You encourage me as a consultant to do more and better things for my clients. (Nikki L Quenette CPA)

    Greatly encouraged by the fact that there were 3 main video contibutors at BSAVA Congress this year 2009. John has got to be congratulated on being one of these contributors. (David Finlay)

    Excellent, interesting webinar. Main problem I find as a participant is knowing when to speak. It was very helpful when George asked specific individuals to respond. (David Cumber)

    Like the music background John. Nice compilation of slides , zoom , narration as well - and keep up the good work in 2009 (David Finlay)

    Hi John great clip but would be tonnes better as a pod cast or mp3 I could listen to in the car (Paul Proctor)

    Your audio clip this month was particularly interesting. It is excellent news to hear that some management skills training is now on the veterinary school curriculum. I can't believe it's taken this long. It is well overdue. It was also sobering to hear how the student debt relates to earning potential. (Dave Cumber)

    This (the webinar) was definitely a good experience and one which I hope will be repeated. (Dawn Kent)

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    I'm glad I joined the members' forum. I like the way you start new threads. (Anna Coombe)

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    'I thought I would just drop you a line and let you know just how much I am enjoying the seminar series. It is teaching me a great deal and already I am reaping the rewards' (Beresford Capps)

    'I found the session extremely useful and informative ... a great platform on which to carry out CPD sessions' (Anna Wardle)

    'The new website looks fantastic - well done' (David Finlay)

    'another excellent video tip - I really enjoy them, and get the assistants to look at them too' (Russ King)

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    'the latest video - very insightful - thank you again' (Simon Fryer)

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    'the latest video' - Great! As ever you remind us ogf the simple, basic things to get right. Not that we didn't know them already, just that when you're up to your arse in alligators it is sometimes difficult to remember that the intention was to drain the swamp! (Jerry Crick)

    'I think the approach that you follow in these video tips is very good: simple but relevant, direct to the point, applicable and with practical examples. Please keep them going….' (Pere Mercader)

    'I like that video very much: excellent tips and well presented on video . Your clip certainly emphasises the power of video in getting the message across' (David Finlay)

    Another very good little video tip John . It is amazing the difference a little smile can make to a consultation!. I certainly have found this recently, and keep pinching myself to keep that happy smile , no matter how lousy I actually feel. Keep them coming (David Finlay)

    These seminars .. hope you have plans for another series … was particularly grateful for your time repeating sections (Wayne Gray)