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. | Nov 11, 2018 | Business matters, Practice development
As mental health professionals in private practice, we have a double job – doing great clinical work, while at the same time taking care of business matters. For our clinical role, we have had extensive education and training, and we continue to improve with...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2017 | Business matters, Practice development
Has your solo practice grown to the point where you are receiving more referrals than you can handle? That’s great! Obviously, you are doing a good job. However, if you have a long wait list, or if you are frequently referring prospective clients to other clinicians,...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Apr 7, 2017 | Business matters, Marketing, Networking, Practice development
The following is a guest blog post by Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. In a recent blog post Mallory Griffith and I outlined the benefits of collaboration with other professionals. Collaboration offers a wealth of treasure: better clinical offerings, beneficial referrals for your...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 19, 2017 | Business matters
Getting started in private practice involves much more than finding office space and printing business cards. You need to be familiar with business regulations in your area, tax obligations and professional ethics. You also need to engage in business activities such...
