Is there a simple formula to assess the value of my practice? How do goodwill, inventory, and depreciated equipment factor into it? (Sponsored by Intervet) December 1, 2008 By: James E. Guenther, DVM, MBA, CVPM

The excess earnings concept, Excess Earning and Single Period Capitalization Methodologies, is a widely used tool to assess the value of an equine practice.

Practice sales, loans weathering the storm November 1, 2008 By: James M. Lewis

NATIONAL REPORT — Anyone wishing to buy or sell a veterinary practice shouldn't have any more difficulty doing so than they would have had before the recent sharp downturn in the U.S. economy.

Determining a discount factor October 22, 2008

There are a number of factors to consider when determining a discount factor.

Banks still bullish on veterinarians October 22, 2008 By: Brendan Howard, Senior Editor

Though the economy is struggling, veterinary lending is alive and well.

Financial crisis: little impact to practice sales, loans October 8, 2008

The economic downturn has had little effect so far on the buying and selling of veterinary practices.

Video: Why you need a practice valuation now September 26, 2008

Gary Glassman, CPA, explains why you need to value your practice years before you sell.

How two practices become one September 1, 2008 By: Karl Salzsieder, DVM, JD

I'm considering a merger with another local practice. How do I go about it?

6 reasons to mentor associates before you sell your practice to them September 1, 2008 By: Craig Woloshyn, DVM

"Here are the keys; see ya!" doesn't cut it as a transition plan.

Lessons from an unsellable practice July 1, 2008 By: Gerald Snyder, VMD

A hard-working solo veterinarian reaches 67 years of age and wants to sell his practice and retire after 25 years of building it up. It's a no-brainer — or is it?