• Business

    The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

    How to Become an EAP Provider

    As a private practitioner, you’re likely familiar with all the different avenues you can take to build your caseload and … Continued

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    How Co-Owning a Business Can Fuel Personal and Professional Growth

    As individual therapists, neither of us ever had the goal to be co-owners of a therapy group practice. But when … Continued

    A woman sits with her head in her hands looking worried. Illustrated bubbles with writing surround her.

    How to Plan for the Unexpected: What to Do in the Event of An Emergency

    As I drifted in and out of sleep, a sharp pain in my side reminded me that something in my … Continued

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    Using AutoPay for Automatic Payments Saves Time and Energy

    If you aren’t using AutoPay to receive automatic payments in your private practice, you’re spending too much time and energy … Continued

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    How to Plan a Private Practice Maternity Leave

    At the end of 2020, I was thrilled to accomplish my ultimate professional goal of starting a solo private practice. … Continued

    Client exchanging money with their therapist after agreeing to a Pay What You Can fee

    Pay What You Can: An Alternative to a Sliding Fee Scale

    Many health and wellness professionals use sliding fee scales, formulas, and other methods to reduce fees for clients with limited … Continued

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    How Hiring an Independent Contractor Helped Grow My Practice

    In August 2018, I finally made the transition from being a home-based SLP to working from an office. I was … Continued

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    In Case of Emergency: The Professional Will

    A few years ago, my wife and I were traveling overseas when a police officer stopped us. We hadn’t paid … Continued

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    Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Private Practice

    As a small business owner running a private practice, you’re responsible for all of your employee benefits. You don’t have … Continued

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