Veterinary Economics - Expenses http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/Article/list/45464 Cost control strategies for veterinary practices and their hospital teams 2013-06-19T13:07:00Z Veterinary first responders called into action http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Veterinary-first-responders-called-into-action/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/815648?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Veterinarians lead emergency storm response. 2013-06-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/242013/815648/news_flash_flash.jpg HTML Veterinary sales tax expansion tabled in Ohio--for now http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Veterinary-sales-tax-expansion-tabled-in-Ohio--for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/815790?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Ohio VMA has vocally opposed proposed tax, saying it would hurt economy further. 2013-06-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/242013/815790/Aveterinary_money_120070976_flash.jpg HTML Three veterinary hospital construction nightmares—and how to avoid them http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Three-veterinary-hospital-construction-nightmaresm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/814501?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Expanding your veterinary practice into a new facility doesn't have to keep you awake at night—if you take necessary precautions ahead of time. 2013-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/222013/814501null XML Where a veterinary practice's revenue really comes from http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Where-a-veterinary-practices-revenue-ireallyi-come/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/814522?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 A look inside veterinary practice accounting. 2013-05-31T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/222013/814522null HTML Weighing the cost of written prescriptions http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Weighing-the-cost-of-written-prescriptions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/809804?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Will patient care suffer or thrive if we say goodbye to our in-house pharmacies? 2013-04-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/142013/809804null HTML Explain your clinic expenses http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Explain-your-clinic-expenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808920?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 It's hard for clients to understand where their money goes in your veterinary practice. So give them the details on the dough distribution—and why it's important. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/132013/808920null HTML Veterinary client support = healthy pets http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Veterinary-client-support--healthy-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808918?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 This handout gives your clients a look at what goes into keeping your veterinary hospital running at peak performance. 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/132013/808918null HTML The Affordable Care Act: What does it mean for veterinarians? http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/The-Affordable-Care-Act-What-does-it-mean-for-vete/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/808755?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Dr. Marsha Heinke breaks down what you need to know about this massive piece of legislation--as a veterinarian, as a business owner and as a consumer of healthcare services yourself. 2013-03-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/122013/808755/dvm360_03_25_13_heinke_flash_flash.jpg HTML 4 tips to help you nab fraudsters in your veterinary practice http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/4-tips-to-help-you-nab-fraudsters-in-your-veterina/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/807085?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Plus: Take part in a veterinary fraud survey. 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/092013/807085/veterinary_employee_theft_360_380_flash.jpg HTML AVMA announces platform for GHLIT private health exchange http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-announces-platform-for-GHLIT-private-health-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/805411?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 First phase of exchange will focus on the needs of veterinarians 65 and older. 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/072013/805411null HTML Top 10 ways to feel rich even when you're broke http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Top-10-ways-to-feel-rich-even-when-youre-broke/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/803270?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 You can live large even when you're paying off student debt. 2013-01-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/042013/803270/thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/042013/803270/veterinary_bank_flash.jpg HTML 'Obamacare' reaches veterinary medicine http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Obamacare-reaches-veterinary-medicine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/802634?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 New equipment tax could increase cost of care, experts say. 2013-01-14T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/032013/802634/veterinary_money_taxes_tugowar_ttb048_flash.jpg HTML Urgent payroll tips for the New Year http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Urgent-payroll-tips-for-the-New-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/801331?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Share this information with your veterinary employees before tax time. 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/012013/801331null HTML 5 things veterinary practice owners need to know about healthcare reform http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/5-things-veterinary-practice-owners-need-to-know-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/787946?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The Supreme Court has upheld a majority of the Affordable Care Act. So now what? 2012-09-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/372012/787946null HTML State of the Profession: A snapshot of veterinary practice, circa 2012 http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/State-of-the-Profession-A-snapshot-of-veterinary-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/786633?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 There may be lies, darn lies and statistics, but the study results here show enough positive trends for the profession to be hopeful. 2012-08-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/352012/786633/veterinary_state_profession2012_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/352012/786633null HTML Good vs. bad: What veterinary products made the list? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Good-vs-bad-What-veterinary-products-made-the-list/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/784809?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Of course you need to buy new equipment and products to keep up with advances in medicine and answer growing consumer demand. Sometimes you pick a winner and other times you don't. 2012-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/322012/784809null HTML Do your homework now and love your decision later http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Do-your-homework-now-and-love-your-decision-later/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/784807?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Don't be hasty when introducing new veterinary products and services. 2012-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/322012/784807null HTML Product pay-off: What's the best investment for your veterinary practice? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Product-pay-off-Whats-the-best-investment-for-your/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/784752?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 It takes more than just good bedside manner to keep clients happy these days. Our experts weigh in on the products and services to give you a competitive edge and keep pet owners coming back. 2012-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/322012/784752null HTML Rental estate rental values for veterinary practices http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Rental-estate-rental-values-for-veterinary-practic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/779864?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 I retired and sold my practice 15 years ago. I'm wondering if it is still standard to lease at 10 percent to 12 percent to real estate value? 2012-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262012/779864null XML Bite the bullet and go paperless http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Bite-the-bullet-and-go-paperless/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/776878?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 How do I determine when going paperless is financially justified in my veterinary practice? 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/232012/776878null XML 7 money-saving tips to help cover the cost of gas http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/7-money-saving-tips-to-help-cover-the-cost-of-gas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/768190?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Use these tips to help your equine practice save money. That extra cash will come in handy as gas prices reach all-time highs this summer. 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152012/768190null HTML GHLIT urges veterinarians to speak out to preserve future of program http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/GHLIT-urges-veterinarians-to-speak-out-to-preserve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/767085?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is worried about its fate as the January 2014 effective date for President Barack Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act approaches. 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/132012/767085null XML Veterinary boarding and grooming: The good, the bad, and the profitable http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Veterinary-boarding-and-grooming-The-good-the-bad-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/766957?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Your veterinary clients want it—but is it worth it? Comb through the pros and cons before you provide boarding and grooming services. 2012-03-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/132012/766957null HTML Check your veterinary data: Management metrics http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Check-your-veterinary-data-Management-metrics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/763644?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Measure the health of your veterinary practice by reviewing these 15 metrics monthly. 2012-03-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102012/763644null HTML Busted: 3 pernicious insurance myths http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Business+news/Busted-3-pernicious-insurance-myths/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/762117?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 I love to watch TV, but I'm starting to get tired of the distractions. 2012-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/092012/762117null XML Looking at a veterinary loan? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Looking-at-a-veterinary-loan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757462?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Consider a variable rate 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/052012/757462null XML Paying it forward with wildlife cases http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Paying-it-forward-with-wildlife-cases/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757813?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 National Report—Most veterinrians have treated injured wildlife brought into their clinics. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/052012/757813null XML Lost cemetery proves costly for DVM in building new practice http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Lost-cemetery-proves-costly-for-DVM-in-building-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757798?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Dr. Steve Dullard didn't expect to find a cemetery when he broke ground on his new veterinary practice. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/052012/757798/CemeteryWeb_flash.jpg XML Q&A: How deposits can save veterinary profits http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-How-deposits-can-save-veterinary-profits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756726?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Q: What should we do when veterinary clients accept a treatment plan with an estimate and then, after the procedure is done, reveal that they can?t pay the bill? 2012-01-20T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/032012/756726null HTML Need to cut expenses? Here's where to look first http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Need-to-cut-expenses-Heres-where-to-look-first/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/740113?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Analyze these key areas of your practice finances and identify potential savings. 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/382011/740113null HTML 10 banking mistakes that can cost you or your veterinary practice big http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/10-banking-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-or-your-vete/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/738245?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Keep these 10 banking errors from chipping away at your net income 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/362011/738245null XML Live from the CVC in Kansas City: 3 ways to control inventory costs http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Live-from-the-CVC-in-Kansas-City-3-ways-to-control/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/737376?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 In many practices, increased costs are often due to inventory costs, says CVC speaker Denise Tumblin. 2011-08-27T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/352011/737376/costs_flash.jpg HTML New damage laws will impact your wallet http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/New-damage-laws-will-impact-your-wallet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/732412?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 When I get together with friends who work in other healthcare professions, the conversation often turns to malpratice insurance coverage. 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/302011/732412null XML How to decide what veterinary equipment is right for your practice http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/How-to-decide-what-veterinary-equipment-is-right-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/734913?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Three questions to ask yourself before buying a new piece of veterinary equipment. 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/332011/734913null XML The data: Veterinary equipment and services http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/The-tools-for-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/735935?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 It takes a comprehensive set of equipment and services to run a successful veterinary practice. But could you offer more? 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/342011/735935null HTML Decorate your veterinary practice with local art http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Decorate-your-veterinary-practice-with-local-art/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/730437?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Stop stressing about what to put on your clinic walls—let local artists showcase their work. 2011-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282011/730437null HTML Q&A: Why are the bills so high for my equine practice? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+Equine/QampA-Why-are-the-bills-so-high-for-my-equine-prac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/722049?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Q. The inventory for our practice's equine work seems out of control and the payables are piling up. How do I manage inventory without losing money? 2011-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/202011/722049null HTML Rising costs pose new barriers to care http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Rising-costs-pose-new-barriers-to-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/713863?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 National Report — Prices are rising across the board, from food to gas. What do these escalating costs mean to veterinarians? 2011-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/142011/713863null XML The rules of deduction for veterinary travel and auto use http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/The-rules-of-deduction-for-veterinary-travel-and-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/715415?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Learn how to record your business travel expenses correctly to avoid an audit—or survive one if you're targeted. 2011-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/152011/715415null XML AVMA delegates approve dues increase, shut down plan for online voting records http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-delegates-approve-dues-increase-shut-down-pla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/710864?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Chicago — Dues will be going up gradually over the next five years fo American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) members. 2011-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/112011/710864null XML Miss. may require prescribers to fund Rx monitoring program http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Miss-may-require-prescribers-to-fund-Rx-monitoring/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/710872?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Jackson, Miss. — A newly mandated computerized prescription monitoring system in Mississippi might be funded prescribers if the state Senate has its way. 2011-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/112011/710872null XML Q&A: Small cuts can lead to big savings for your veterinary practice http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-Small-cuts-can-lead-to-big-savings-for-your-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/710581?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Q: Our practice is doing OK financially, but I'd like to eliminate needless spending. What are some of the most common financial oversights in veterinary practices? 2011-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102011/710581/veterinary_0311Tools_f_flash.jpg XML Q&A: No deal on a professional discount http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-No-deal-on-a-professional-discount/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/707248?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 My practice regularly refers cases to a nearby specialty practice. Recently my own dog became sick, and the clinic offered me a disappointingly meager discount for its services. Am I expecting too much? Is there a standard for professional discounts? 2011-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/072011/707248null XML Why gift cards are better than cash http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Why-gift-cards-are-better-than-cash/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/707252?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Looking for an easy way to lure in new clients? Here's a small token of appreciation that shows off your practice. 2011-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/072011/707252/veterinary_0211Growth_f_flash.jpg XML Tax tips: Can you deduct educational expenses for your employees? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Tax-tips-Can-you-deduct-educational-expenses-for-y/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/707258?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Here's the scoop on employee deductions for technician certification costs. 2011-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/072011/707258null XML A fun way to share your profits with team members http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/A-fun-way-to-share-your-profits-with-team-members/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/707259?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 A fun way to share your profits with team members 2011-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/072011/707259null XML 4 pieces of veterinary office equipment to budget for next year http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/4-pieces-of-veterinary-office-equipment-to-budget-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/699251?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Take stock of what you have now as you build your budget for 2011. 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/502010/699251/Veterinary_office_equipment_new_flash.png HTML 8 secrets of successful inventory managers http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+managers/8-secrets-of-inventory-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/690732?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Master your veterinary practice's most challenging product and supply issues. 2010-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/422010/690732/cat_box_FL1110_flash.jpg HTML Equipment: To lease or to buy? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/Equipment-To-lease-or-to-buy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685786?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The sales rep may promise the world, but what's really better for your practice? 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/362010/685786null XML The how's and why's of equipment purchasing (Proceedings) http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+business/The-hows-and-whys-of-equipment-purchasing-Proceedi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752909?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Hospital Equipment Purchasing: Choosing equipment that will work for you and your practice. Discussions will include product and installer selection, training and work flow considerations, connectivity and maintenance considerations. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/avhc/512011/752909null XML How to control your support staff and inventory costs within your practice (Proceedings) http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+business/How-to-control-your-support-staff-and-inventory-co/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752941?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Your inventory costs to gross should be 14-16%. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/avhc/512011/752941null XML Take time for veterinary team training http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Take-time-for-veterinary-team-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680893?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The benefits of continuing education—a more qualified team and motivated employees are among them. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/312010/680893null HTML 3 steps to revisit your financial software http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/3-steps-to-revisit-your-financial-software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680895?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Veterinary practice managers: It's back to the spreadsheets to make the most of a difficult economy. 2010-07-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/312010/680895null HTML Video: Avoid the worst budget mistake http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+managers/Video-Avoid-the-worst-budget-mistake/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/678956?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Managers: You must follow through in order for your veterinary practice to thrive. 2010-07-14T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/292010/678956null HTML You need to outsource your practice payroll if ... http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/You-need-to-outsource-your-practice-payroll-if-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/678643?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Before ditching in-house checks, consider the cost savings, quality of services, and the expertise of the payroll company. 2010-07-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/292010/678643null HTML 8 veterinary practice financial myths busted http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/8-veterinary-practice-financial-myths-busted/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/676617?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 No-lo practices don't work. Vaccines don't matter. Here's why none of that is true. 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/272010/676617/veterinary_riegger_360_flash.jpg XML Provide cutting-edge pain relief with therapeutic lasers http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Pain+Management+Center/Provide-cutting-edge-pain-relief-with-therapeutic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/677945?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 With this pain management modality, promoting healing and your bottom line is a zap. 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282010/677945null XML Save money by making your own laundry detergent http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Save-money-by-making-your-own-laundry-detergent/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/668389?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Tired of shelling out cash for name-brand soap every month? Make your own, and you could save hundreds of dollars each year. 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/192010/668389null HTML The Four Tier compensation formula at work http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/The-Four-Tier-compensation-formula-at-work/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/672203?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Here's how the three owners of practice are paid. 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/232010/672203null XML Theft prevention: Are you internally controlled? http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Preventing-theft/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/666570?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Assessing risk, segregating labor and reviewing financials are crucial to stopping embezzlement. 2010-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/172010/666570/veterinary_pharmacy_f_flash.jpg XML Video: Don't panic! Be aware of money, not afraid of it http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Video-Dont-panic-about-money/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/666258?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Being concerned about finances is different than worrying about them. 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/172010/666258/veterinary_wagner_160_flash.jpg HTML 12 ways to prepare for a consultation http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/12-ways-to-prepare-for-a-consultation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/662418?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Your time is valuable, as is your colleagues'. Present a professional image by preparing well in advance for a consultation. 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/132010/662418/dvm_time_clock250_flash.jpg XML Stop costs from gobbling up your revenue http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Stop-costs-from-gobbling-up-your-revenue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/665271?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Bloated inventory, excessive staffing, and missed charges take big bites out of your practice's success. It's time to put these gluttonous money-wasters on a diet. 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/162010/665271null XML Dreaming of building? Establish concrete goals http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Dreaming-of-building-Establish-concrete-goals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659756?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Ask yourself these questions, and answer honestly, to make sure your vision is feasible. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102010/659756null XML Arm your leases against inflation http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Arm-your-leases-against-inflation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/658800?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Today's veterinary practice owners wisely are devising short-term strategies for managing operational expenses such as payroll and supply costs. 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/092010/658800null XML Take control of your expenses http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Take-control-of-your-expenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654794?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The challenge for veterinarians is to look at the short- and long-term economic landscape and adjust our expenses accordingly 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/062010/654794null XML Practice finances struggle in December http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Practice-finances-struggle-in-December/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650164?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The end of the year sees another dip in revenue. 2010-01-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022010/650164/veterinary_icy_flash.jpg HTML What's fair compensation? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Whats-fair-compensation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651034?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Keep employees happy and engaged with competitive compensation and benefits. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022010/651034null XML What you know + what you project = your budget http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/What-you-know---what-you-project--your-budget/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/646877?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Take the mystery out of budget planning. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/492009/646877null XML 5 reasons you should use a payroll service http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/5-reasons-you-should-use-a-payroll-service/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638171?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 In a time when cutbacks are necessary, don't skimp on this valuable commodity. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/442009/638171null XML Does it make sense to buy a digital x-ray? (Proceedings) http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+business/Does-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-digital-x-ray-Proceedi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/722128?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Three factors are essential to the practice of quality medicine and surgery. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/avhc/202011/722128null XML BizQuiz: Where does the money go? http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/BizQuiz-Where-does-the-money-go/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634788?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Test your financial knowledge with this short quiz, and find out if you really know where the money goes. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/422009/634788null HTML You've got to spend money to make money http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Youve-got-to-spend-money-to-make-money/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631978?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 A Florida veterinarian is showing high returns on her "radical" ideas. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/412009/631978null HTML Q&A: Make smart purchasing decisions http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/QampA-Make-smart-purchasing-decisions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630092?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 How can we make sure we're buying high-quality equipment and medical supplies? Manufacturers' materials don't always tell the whole story. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/402009/630092null XML Health-care reform: what it means to practice owners, associates http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Health-care-reform-what-it-means-to-practice-owner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632538?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Several new health-care reform bills are circulating and require individuals to carry insurance and businesses to offer it. A look at three of the leading ones and how they would impact veterinary practice owners and associates. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/632538null XML Minimum wage increase should have minimum impact http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Minimum-wage-increase-should-have-minimum-impact/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622217?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Veterinary practice owners likely won't see much of an impact from the latest federal minimum wage increase. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/352009/622217null XML Now's the time to overcome your technophobia http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Nows-the-time-to-overcome-your-technophobia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619564?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Rethink your strategy to using technology in your practice, and things might run more smoothly. 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/342009/619564null HTML Want to earn $50? Submit a Practice Tip http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Want-to-earn-50-Submit-a-Practice-Tip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605892?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Share your ingenious ideas with the readers of Veterinary Economics and dvm360.com. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/262009/605892/veterinary_pract_tips_form_flash.jpg HTML Why technology is your friend http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Why-technology-is-your-friend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616491?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 This practice cut labor costs and improved efficiency by investing in practice software. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/322009/616491null HTML Keeping tabs on technology: How equipment can pay off http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Keeping-tabs-on-technology-How-equipment-can-pay-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615566?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 You may be set in your ways, but here's the bottom line: It's time to join your computer-savvy colleagues. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/312009/615566/veterinary_technology_809f_flash.jpg XML Q&A: Scope out hidden equipment costs http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-Scope-out-hidden-equipment-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608931?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 I'm buying dental equipment. What additional costs do I need to be aware of? 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/282009/608931/veterinary_dental_pmqa_709f_flash.jpg XML Inventory training tip http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/Inventory-training-tip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599801?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Combine staff training with an inventory count. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/222009/599801null XML The new economic reality http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/The-new-economic-reality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600273?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Get a grip on expenses. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/222009/600273/DVM_veterinarynews_economic_reality_flash.s_flash.jpg XML Will raising fees ease your financial strain? http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Will-raising-fees-ease-your-financial-strain/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598717?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 How much a client will pay for a given service follows a time-tested formula. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/598717/DVM_veterinarynews_raising_fees_flash.s_flash.jpg XML Past NAVTA president speaks up http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Past-NAVTA-president-speaks-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590864?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Julie Legred, CVT, talks about the overwhelming need for veterinary technicians. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/142009/590864null HTML Should technicians earn $70K? http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Should-technicians-earn-70K/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590853?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Here's what a few experts think. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/firstline/142009/590853/Technician70GrandTEAM_flash.jpg HTML Audio tip: How salaries relate to overhead costs http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Audio-tip-How-salaries-relate-to-overhead-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588261?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Practice management consultant Shelia Grosdidier, RVT, explains the relationship between overhead costs and employee salaries. 2009-03-19T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/122009/588261/VeterinarySalary_flash.jpg HTML Give your practice an inventory intervention http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Give-your-practice-an-inventory-intervention/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584377?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Solve inventory problems with this nine-step guide. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/584377null XML Get informed about team uniforms http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Expenses/Get-informed-about-team-uniforms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584373?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Don't expect employees to pay for required special attire. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/584373null XML Q&A: In case of fire http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/QampA-In-case-of-fire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584366?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Veterinary practices should have enough coverage to replace all pets in the hospital. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/102009/584366null XML Thinking of converting a building into a clinic? http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Thinking-of-converting-a-building-into-a-clinic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581077?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/072009/581077null XML Digital radiography fee-setting spreadsheet http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Diagnostic+Center/Digital-radiography-fee-setting-spreadsheet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574686?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Use this form to see how your current DR fees stack up. 2009-01-09T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022009/574686null HTML Nine ways to survive a recession http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Nine-ways-to-survive-a-recession/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574233?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 How to thrive in the upcoming year despite a tough economy. 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022009/574233/veterinary_survive_bf_flash.jpg HTML Audio tip: Don't discount services http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Audio-tip-Dont-discount-services/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574026?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Mark Opperman explains why you shouldn't discount your veterinary services. 2009-01-06T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/022009/574026/veterinary_opperman_bf_flash.jpg HTML A new lease on the practice http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/A-new-lease-on-the-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574386?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Skilled negotiation can lead to your benefit when entering into new leases, restructuring existing ones -- or getting out of a current one. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/022009/574386null XML Reap rewards from sales reps http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Reap-rewards-from-sales-reps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568969?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Use your relationship with sales reps to gain valuable information, favors, and freebies. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/vetec/492008/568969/veterinary_sales_bf_flash.jpg XML Tax breaks in the bailout bill http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Tax-breaks-in-the-bailout-bill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569285?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Talk about last-minute changes in tax laws that will affect veterinarians. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/492008/569285/veterinary_bailout_bf_flash.jpg XML Tracking the economy: NCVEI reports 5% growth for veterinary practices; down from last year http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Annual-practice-growth-down-from-last-year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568453?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 A new system to track the impact of the recession on veterinary practices reports a 5 percent growth rate this year. 2008-11-26T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/482008/568453/DVM_veterinarynews_DVM_tax_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML DVM salaries up since 2005, but trend could be slowing http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/DVM-salaries-up-since-2005-but-trend-could-be-slow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567614?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Veterinary salaries are growing at a higher rate than inflation, according to a new AVMA report. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/472008/567614/DVM_veterinarynews_salary_survey_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML Monitoring your practice in today's economy http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/Monitoring-your-practice-in-todays-economy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561159?contextCategoryId=45464&ref=25 Paying attention to demographics, finances, diagnostics yields benefits. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/data/articlestandard/dvm/432008/561159/veterinary_monitor_wd_flash.jpg XML