by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jul 10, 2021 | Business matters, Practice development
There's no "best way" to be in private practice. But depending on your goals, your life style, your personality and other factors, you may find that solo practice suits you more than group practice, or vice versa. The table below summarizes the main differences:...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 29, 2020 | Blogging, Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
As the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified, we've been practicing mass social distancing for only a couple of weeks. Doesn't it feel much longer than that? It may be partly explained by the oddball effect due to the disruption of our normal daily activities. As we...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Feb 15, 2020 | Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
If you own a car, you know that routine maintenance is essential to its efficiency, safety and longevity. Without preventive maintenance, repairs can be very expensive. And sometimes a poorly maintained car can break down suddenly, causing accidents or deaths. Your...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jan 16, 2020 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations, Practice development
When adding a clinician to your practice, you need to consider financial, legal, ethical and tax implications. The following addresses four common "myths" or misassumptions about what is and is not permissible. For your best protection consult a tax attorney, an...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jan 1, 2020 | Business matters, Ideas, Practice development
When setting goals for your private practice this year, you are more likely to succeed if you have a structured plan. One such plan is SMART goals. Coined in 1981 by George T. Doran (1935-2011) in an article in Management Review, the acronym stood for: S - Specific M...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Oct 1, 2019 | Networking, Practice development
In private practice, it's advantageous to have collaborative relationships with other professionals. Your mutual clients benefit from collaboration on their treatment and progress. You also benefit, because over time, you and the professionals you collaborate with can...
