> Building green. Dr. Matt Rooney’s practice, Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists in Longmont, Colo., is environmentally friendly from top to bottom. Here are 10 ways to “green up” your facility.

> Saving money. Times are tough, and you may be scraping together money to build your hospital. But you can build the hospital of your dreams—and stay within your budget. Here’s how one doctor saved more than $100,000 simply by hiring a consultant.

> Sprucing up your facility. It doesn’t take a complete overhaul and a lot of money to make over your practice and increase client traffic. Here are 10 ways to beautify on a budget.

> Creating a brand. Placing an ad in the yellow pages won’t cut it. Here’s a guide to branding your practice with a logo, business cards, and other materials.

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