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Don’t Wing It: Plan Your NP Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Many Nurse Practitioners enter private practice with a strong passion for patient care but little experience in running a business. The Business of Healthcare Without question, clinical expertise is essential. Yet, planning the business aspect is often neglected. Unfortunately, some NPs skip planning.

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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Youve taken the bold step of starting your own nurse practitioner (NP) practice. This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. Most practices grow gradually through word-of-mouth and strategic marketing. Market online using social media and Google My Business.

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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. All business owners are looking for ways to increase income and boost the bottom line. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service.

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The Key To Understanding Your Practice Finances

Nurse Practitioners in Business

In the business world, financial statements are the tools used to track financial data. They assess the health of a business and issue a report card for the business. The liabilities you owe to others: Business loans, credit card balances, unpaid bills, salaries, etc.). Financial Statements: What Are They?

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3 Things to Consider Before You Start a Practice or Business

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The last couple of years have seen a steep uptick in business startups in the US… we’re talking millions on new businesses! We’ve observed a growing interest in how to start a private practice within the Nurse Practitioner community. Now how do people decide what kind of practice or business to start?

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

AOTA advocates that entrepreneurship offers occupational therapy practitioners diverse opportunitiesfrom private practice and consulting to telehealth, online businesses and product creationto make a meaningful impact in their communities. Start Your OT Practice Starting your private practice may be easier than you think.

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Taxes and Legal Structures: What You Must Understand

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Recently, a tax-related question posted in the Nurse Practitioner in Business FB Group caught my eye. Taxes can be confusing, and since Tax Day is approaching fast, I thought it might be helpful to review taxes as they relate to different business structures. The question concerned FICA taxes and how they are paid.

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