How does PayPal report my sales to the IRS? Will I receive a tax Form 1099-K?
It’s that time of year again, when your accountant wants you to 1099 everyone you’ve given money to above $600 (for 2020 taxes). Unfortunately,…
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Outsourcing is a Must: And Here is Why
Let’s face it. When you went to graduate school, you learned how to be a clinician. Which is fantastic, and probably why you thought…
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Do You Have Trouble Saying “No” to Yourself and Others as a Business Owner?
Are you a business owner who has a hard time saying “no” to anyone let alone yourself? If you are, then fear no more. …
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Hiring Your First Clinician, Part 2
This is the second blog in the Hiring Your First Clinician series, for Part 1 Click Here. By now you’ve set up a timeline…
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How To Be More Productive By Working Less
So you want to be more productive and work fewer hours. That’s awesome! Let’s figure out how to do this. I’m going to share…
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How to Tell Your Boss You Want to Work Less Hours
So how do you tell your boss you want to work less hours? Well, it might just be that you want to work less…
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Why We Should Work Less
When you are working hard, maybe getting into a flow state, or even under stress many of these feel good chemicals are released. So…
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How to Work From Home
Do you ever wonder how people successfully work from home? Whether it’s a pandemic or you just want to work from home. How do…
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How to Use Intentional Transitioning to Balance Between Online Work and Home Life
As a crisis management consultant and mental health professional, I have led at least 20 groups virtually for various schools, companies, and non-profit organizations…
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The Toll COVID is Taking on Therapists: 5 Self Care Tips
I know I am not stating anything other than the obvious when I say that our country is facing a mental health crisis. In…
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Hiring Your First Clinician, Part 1
All right! You’re ready to get moving on hiring your first clinician! But, how do you start? If you’ve never hired anyone before, this…
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3 Friday Myths, Debunked in 3 Minutes
I’m going to get down to it right away, there are some myths about Friday that we have to undo. To save you time,…
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The Podcast Network Monthly Roundup: July 2020
Did you know that we have a podcast network? This is a family of podcasts that will change the world! We’ve round up our…
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Monthly Roundup Of Posts: July 2020
The summer months are nearing an end and it seems states are beginning to reopen. Sadly, Slow Down School was canceled, but we hope…
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7 Quick & Long-Term Streams of Income – Part 4
I have created some helpful tips to create passive income for your practice. In this article, I will be going over steps 6 and…
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7 Quick & Long-Term Streams of Income – Part 3
I have created some helpful tips to create passive income for your practice. In this article, I will be going over steps 4 and…
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3 Reasons Why Your Private Practice May Not Be Growing
Do Your Friends Know What You Do? I remember shortly before I decided to go into private practice full-time. I was lead to take…
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Systems to Create for Your Group Practice
Before you even hire someone for your group practice, you want to make sure that you have all your systems and processes in place….
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The Podcast Network Monthly Roundup: June 2020
Did you know that we have a podcast network? This is a family of podcasts that will change the world! We’ve round up our…
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Monthly Roundup Of Posts: June 2020
There is so much going on in the world right now and we are hopeful that wherever you are, you are safe, healthy, and…
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Why is Curiosity Essential in Business?
When we were kids we were curious about everything. Everything was new, flowers, the seasons, new sports, we lived in a constant state of…
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Why Boundaries Help You Get More Done
Imagine on Monday you have a list of 20 things to get done this week. You get 10 done and 15 more get added…
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Make More Money By Diversifying Your Practice
Private practice is great, but not everybody wants to spend their entire day counseling clients. As much as I love providing interventions that change…
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When Do I Work Best?
Have you ever asked yourself when do I work best? Take a moment and think about it. When do you get into a flow, …
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How Much Do Therapists Make?
Private practice therapist salary To earn six figures in private practice, your gross revenue should be at least 30% more than your goal. Divide…
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Outsourcing When Starting a Group Practice: Part 2
In my prior blog, I discussed why you should outsource tasks when starting a group practice, the cost-benefit of outsourcing, and the different things…
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Monthly Roundup Of Posts: May 2020
And just like that, we have hit the halfway mark to 2020! Its definitely been the most unpredictable, life-changing year and we have had…
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The Podcast Network Monthly Roundup: May 2020
Did you know that we have a podcast network? This is a family of podcasts that will change the world! We’ve round up our…
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5 Ways I Have Kept A Full Caseload During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The idea of maintaining a practice during a pandemic may seem like an oxymoron right? COVID-19 has been a deathblow to many businesses, but…
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Outsourcing When Starting a Group Practice: Part 1
You’re thinking about starting a group practice, and you’re wondering how you are going to do all of the start-up tasks to get the…
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Monthly Roundup Of Posts: April 2020
The world as we know it has changed and with that, so have our businesses. We hope that you are finding some inspiration during…
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The Podcast Network Monthly Roundup: April 2020
Did you know that we have a podcast network? This is a family of podcasts that will change the world! We’ve round up our…
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Search Engine Optimization: The First 3 Steps
Here we will cover the first 3 steps that you should be taking if you want to get your website found by more potential…
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Monthly Roundup Of Posts: March 2020
There is a lot going on in the world right now and at the best of times, it has been difficult to remain optimistic….
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7 Questions to Ask when Starting a Group Practice
Starting a group practice is not for the faint of heart. I know, because I went through this process last year. I transitioned my…
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A Guide to Training Your Virtual Assistant
Once you’ve hired your virtual assistant you will now need to train them and in order to do this you need to ensure that…
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How to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Whether you want to hire a virtual assistant from a company, find someone on Upwork or hire someone local to you, these are all…
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Handing Over Duties to Your Virtual Assistant
There are many different tasks a virtual assistant can provide for you and it’s important to keep in mind that these will probably not…
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What’s Working in Private Practice?
Have you started or are thinking about starting your own private practice? Are you looking to be surrounded by like-minded people who you can…
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4 Benefits of Virtual Assistants
A virtual assistant can help free up time in your day to day so that you can focus on growing your business. Here is…
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5 Myths That Are Keeping You From Innovation in Your Private Practice with Daniel Fava | PoP 440
Do you really have to wear all the hats in your business? When do you get more done? What can you do to ensure…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: February 2020
We hope you are working hard towards achieving your goals but also taking some time out to breathe and gather your thoughts so that…
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What If I Can’t Sell My Small Business?
These are the options you have if for some reason you can’t sell your small business, and we have five of them! 1. Optimize…
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How to Find a Buyer for your Business: 5 Ways to Find a Buyer
I’m going to help you with five ways to find the right buyer for your small business! 1. Look for natural buyers inside your…
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How to Scale a Group Practice
If you’re ready to go from being a small group practice to a mega group practice this is exactly what you have to do….
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How to Value a Small Business in 5 Steps: #5 Will Surprise You
I’m going to be sharing with you exactly how to value your company before you sell it and trust me, number five is gonna…
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Preparing to Sell Your Business: 5 Steps You Have to Nail
We are talking all about what you need to do to prepare your small business in order to sell it. These are 5 steps…
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JP McAvoy: How to Level Up a Local Business Through Podcasting and How to Prepare to Sell a Business | PoP 432
Have you ever thought about expanding your business beyond your practice? Ever wondered how you could level up your business through podcasting? Maybe you…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: January 2020
It’s 2020, welcome! Can you believe that we are already at the end of the first month of the year! We hope that your…
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How To Set Up A Monthly Marketing Plan
I am going to give you 3 steps to create your monthly marketing plan that you can use every single month. 1. A/B Test…
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The Difference Between A W2 Vs 1099 Employee
W2 Traditional employee Part of your team Has a supervisor Can be given tasks, schedule and dress code 1099 Independent contractor Completes the…
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Expert Tips On Private Practice
Some of the guests we have had on the podcast share some expert tips on steps you can take to level up in your…
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Three Terms You Need to Know When Developing Your Marketing Plan
What’s marketing? It is taking people through the know, like and trust formula. First people that don’t know you need to know you exist….
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Expert Methods to Slow Down
We take a look back at some wonderful insights shared from previous guests on the podcast on how to slow down: Dr. Kelly Flanagan…
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Biggest Myths In Taking Insurance In Private Practice
In this series we share a new exciting topic all about insurance in private practice. Billing and insurance expert, Jeremy Zug, and Joe Sanok cover it all.
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Novice Entrepreneur Guide: Why Your Small Business Needs a Virtual Assistant
The idea of running a business by yourself may seem attractive, but it’s impossible to handle everything alone. A virtual assistant is just what you need.
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Fraud, Audits and Not Screwing Over Your Business 3 of 5 with Jeremy Zug | PoP 404
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug all about fraud, audits and what to do to prepare and be equipped to meet the legal requirements.
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Insurance Terms You Need to Know 2 of 5 with Jeremy Zug | PoP 403
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about all the insurance terms you need to know in private practice, with examples to help you understand along the way.
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Biggest Myths in Taking Insurance in Private Practice 1 of 5 with Jeremy Zug | PoP 402
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeremy Zug about insurance myths from practicing in the state you live, to private pay.
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Branding, Blogging, and Being Awesome | PoP 401
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks about how to brand a private practice, blogging and being awesome for those starting out.
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Jonathan Levi Wants You to Be Super Human and to Launch More Courses | PoP 400
Can you enhance your memory? What are some of the basics of understanding online learning? How do you launch a course?
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How To Raise Your Rates
Want to raise your private practice rate, but not sure how? Perhaps you need a little guidance. Because no matter what kind of business you have, every single year, you need to be raising your business rates.
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Should you add email or text-based counseling to your online practice?
Email counseling has become the most popular medium for my therapy with almost 50% of my clients using email or in combination of video and phone sessions.
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Five Tips to Automate Your Private Practice
Spending more time doing administrative work for your practice than providing for your clients? It’s time to start automating your private practice.
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The five most common questions I get on leveling up a private practice | PoP 399
When should I level up my rent? When should I add clinicians? How do I rank higher on Google? How do I make more money? How do I leave my full-time job?
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How to Raise Your Rates | PoP 397
Why do you need to raise your rates? When should you raise your rates? And how exactly do you raise your rates?
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How to Start a Private Practice in One Day (almost $200)
UPDATE (06/28/18): When we created this video, Grasshopper was $12/month but now their cheapest plan is $29. Also, Grasshopper will not sign a BAA…
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Holly Chantal on Setting Yourself Apart | PoP 396
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Holly Chantal about finding your unique voice in business and aligning with next stage of business growth.
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3 Key Tips to Up Your Game as an Online Therapist
Being an online therapist can be a very rewarding career. With this freedom comes the responsibility of continually looking for ways to up our game.
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Getting To Grips With The Online World In Business
When it comes to running your business, you should have a good idea of what’s happening online to be able to use it to your advantage.
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Small Search: Getting Your Website Into Local Rankings
As a small business, it isn’t always easy to deal with complicated search algorithms. Learn about local search techniques which can apply to all businesses.
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Tommy Griffith did SEO at PayPal and AirBnB and now teaches entrepreneurs how to make e-courses | PoP 394
How do you turn your side-gig into your full-time gig? What are some of the basics of understanding SEO? And how do you launch…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: August 2019
What an amazing August it has been and we hope that you are continually working towards your big goals, whatever they may be. If…
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Ask the Expert Clay Cockrell on Online Counseling | PoP 393
In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks to Clay Cockrel from onlineconseling.com about the opportunity of counseling online, how to start your online counseling practice, and some valuable tips on how to make it work.
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The Secret About Your Ideal Caseload
How Many Clients Should You See Per Day In Private Practice? Are you trying to figure out how many people you need to see…
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Should I Start Another Business for Consulting, What About Liability, and Extra Trainings PLUS more Q&A | PoP 392
Wondering whether you should work on building your own private practice and branding under your own name? Do you need to start a separate…
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Q&A: Online Marketing, Business Mistakes, HIPAA Compliance, & Marketing to Expats
Is it enough to invest in social web and directory presence but not in Facebook and other pay-per-click ads, etc? Start with what you…
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3 Things To Consider When Choosing Business Tech
In the modern world, it is nigh-on impossible to run a business without significant investment in technology. Tech is the driving force behind businesses…
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Tom Libelt Escaped Communist Poland and Wrote 5,000 e-books | PoP 390
What are the reasons you choose to make certain decisions in business? What are the traits of some of the most successful people? How…
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Q&A: Business Feedback, Best Camera Lighting, & Teletherapy
How do you know when to act on feedback from colleagues/friends on marketing material, website, etc.? The order of feedback matters, consider the overall…
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The Five Numbers You Have to Know in Private Practice | PoP 389
Do you know who makes the most money in your business? What is the ROI on your marketing efforts? When looking at exactly how…
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Q&A: Business Location, Student Loan Debt, & Marketing Management
How to choose the right location for your practice Proximity to competitors, corner to be seen from multiple directions, stand-alone is the best Private…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: July 2019
We hope your July was filled with some amazing progress, that you reached some goals but that you also managed to take some time…
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Expert Business Ideas for Your Private Practice
Rather than having that mentality we have in Grad School where we write the draft, we turn in the final polished paper and then…
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Ask Kelly Higdon: What are Some Marketing Ideas for Private Practice?
Where does content creation fit in? When you’re first starting out, focus on your website and blogging (minimum of twice a month) Social media…
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How to Set Your Private Practice Rates (and How to Raise Them) | PoP 384
Are you still struggling with figuring out how to set your rates? Maybe you want to raise your rates but are not sure how…
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Ask Kelly Higdon: How do You Master Client Profiling and Client Acquisition?
Focusing on getting ideal client versus the pressure of needing to fill up your schedule Better to attract your ideal client from the beginning,…
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Ask Kelly Higdon: How do You Become a Lifestyle Entrepreneur?
How do you define your lifestyle first and then structure your business around that? When envisioning your day in business you have to get…
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Ask Kelly Higdon: What are the Mistakes/Successes when Starting a Counseling Practice?
Common Mistakes Counselors Make When Starting/Growing A Private Practice Not building your business around the life you want Not facing fears related to ideal…
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8 Self-Care Tips Every Online Counselor Needs to Know
Working from home can be a practical solution to improving the balance between your work and home life. I was ready to give up…
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How to Market Your Private Practice
You’re getting trained in the Gottman Method, maybe you’ve completed Level 1 or Level 2. You’re excited about getting more clients, but the phone…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: June 2019
In the blink of an eye half of the year is gone and we hope it’s been an amazing 6 months of 2019 for…
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How To Make Your Private Practice An Authority Source Online
Some say that authority is the secret to finding more clients and improving your business. I’m inclined to agree, particularly when it comes to…
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Creating Your Ideal Client Avatar
You want to work with more of your ideal clients, right? That’s awesome, but who are they? Who is your ideal client? What is…
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Systems That Save You Time in Group Practice
In our practice, we have found several systems that work to streamline our business and save us time. Every minute wasted, is money lost….
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How I Have Optimized My Website
If you are creating your own website or have hired someone to do it for you, here are some things to consider of how…
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How to Set Your Business Rates
There are a couple of things that I recommend to get the most out of your private pay clients and I don’t mean just…
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3 Tips on Outsourcing Billing
As your private practice grows, you may want to think about bringing on a biller or hiring a billing company. This may especially be…
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Scott Reib is a Business Attorney aka How to Not Be Sued | PoP 379
Do you have an attorney you use in your business? If not, are you wondering how necessary it is and what value they could…
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Should You Take Medical Insurance or Go Private Pay?
Should take insurance in your private practice or should you go private pay? Whatever your private practice is, it’s a big decision whether you…
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