If you use a manual booking process, Coordinating with your clients’ can become a time-consuming and cumbersome task. Here's how to fix it.
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Before you see your first private practice client there are a few ways you can prepare to help your transition into business ownership go smoothly. Again, it’s important to remember that you will be responsible for not only preparing for and conducting therapy sessions with your clients, but you will also be in charge of managing bookings, payments and more! Keep reading for the top 4 things to prep before seeing your first private practice client.
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There are 3 ways you can invest in yourself and your business and it’s important to decide what investment is best for you and your goals. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of investing in yourself as a private practitioner and the options you can explore to help you achieve your goals and grow a sustainable and successful business.
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Starting your private practice will entail performing many different roles as you work towards hiring support or investing in programs and products to streamline your business operations. Becoming comfortable with your role as an entrepreneur does take some practice and there are a few entrepreneurial skills that should be your top priority as you look to grow your business.
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Venturing into entrepreneurship as you build your private practice will present you with new challenges and provide ample learning opportunities. Developing your skills as an entrepreneur is often what many therapists struggle with when making the transition into private practice. In this article, you will find 5 books on entrepreneurship every private practitioner should read.
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As a private practitioner, you are responsible for servicing your clients in addition to performing administrative duties (such as onboarding clients, scheduling appointments and responding to inquiries), maintaining your website and marketing your practice to build your caseload. While running your own private practice has many benefits, it does require you to perform multiple roles. There are some things to consider to determine if private practice is the right fit for you…
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One underrated way to grow your private practice is through public relations and media appearances. Leveraging the media as a marketing strategy can be beneficial for private practitioners who are looking to expand beyond a 1-on-1 model and transition into selling products such as courses or digital downloads, or by building an associate practice.
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Growing an associate practice by bringing additional therapists into your business allows you to not only service more clients, but it also gives you an opportunity to earn additional revenue by expanding your income streams. While you focus on growing and streamlining your business, your associates can continue to serve your clients and build your practice caseload. Here are 3 tips for growing your associate practice!
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Running group therapy programs or workshops as part of your private practice offerings allows you to provide service for a larger number of clients in the same amount of time. These programs can be designed to provide counselling to groups of individuals who are experiencing similar challenges in their life.
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One way you can begin to introduce additional service offerings into your practice is to develop courses or workshops that provide immense value to your ideal client while also allowing them to work through the lessons and content at their own pace, fitting into their schedule. There are several things to consider before launching your first course so keep reading for our best tips!
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Growing and expanding your private practice often requires the development of additional revenue streams, often leading to the possibility of unlimited earning potential. As a private practitioner, you can offer more to your clients than 1-on-1 appointments -- this is where you get to flex your entrepreneurial muscle! Keep reading to learn how to diversify your private practice revenue so that you can build your business to support your goals!
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From reading the reviews on the new local restaurant, searching for a trusty-worthy mechanic and even connecting with the right therapist, now, more than ever, your ideal client is using the internet to find and research businesses.
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Dreaming of or planning for the launch of your private practice can be an incredibly exciting time in your journey as a therapist. Moving from your role as a student or full-time employee into a new role of an entrepreneur is quite an accomplishment, but it can also feel scary and nerve-wracking. There are several ways you can work towards getting your first 10 clients (or even your next 10). Keep reading for some tried and tested tips from the BYPP Success Coaches!
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Marketing your private practice doesn’t have to feel overwhelming and tedious. By investing a bit of time in learning to use some basic tools, you can create and implement a successful marketing strategy to launch, grow and expand your practice; on a budget. Keep reading for 4 easy tools to use to market your private practice!
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If one thing is for certain, being a private practitioner involves reflection and planning as you work to build your business to suit your personal and professional goals. It is important to take stock of your private practice on a regular basis to track your progress, make key decisions about the future of your business and even pivot when things do not go according to plan.
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The Build Your Private Practice Community has been growing exponentially throughout the last year. With many therapists and service providers making the leap into entrepreneurship, we have seen the need for coaching and mentoring rise.
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With the end of the year quickly approaching, you may have started to think about what you would like to accomplish in the next 12 months. Goal setting is an important part of entrepreneurship and getting clear on your specific objectives -- and the timeline to accomplish them -- can set you up for private practice success.
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Finishing the year off strong with a thorough review of your private practice is an important step in ensuring success in the year ahead. As a private practitioner, you are also responsible for making important decisions that pertain to aspects of your business such as business development, administrative processes, marketing and more. Over the course of the last several months, you might have noticed some areas for improvement and made a note of these observations; often called Lessons Learned.
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As the end of the year quickly approaches, it important for private practitioners to take some time to review your progress and growth over the last 12 months. Your practice may slow down as you head into the holiday season, so it’s a great time to step into your entrepreneurial mindset - especially if you are looking to grow and scale your practice in the year ahead.
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As a private practitioner, you are a skilled service provider who likely values paving your own way. In running your own practice, you are able to set a schedule and build a caseload that supports your life and goals.
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