Selling your practice

Selling your practice is a significant step, which requires effective planning.  Practical advice can make the difference between success and failure.  This note looks at the way in which transactions may be structured and gives some practical tips to those about to...

Should you hire a virtual assistant?

We were contacted the other day by a sole practitioner who felt overwhelmed by admin. They found themselves missing calls, struggling with paperwork and behind with their accounts. They were, of course, too busy seeing clients – they had become so successful, that...

Data storage for therapists

We’re often asked whether therapists should use cloud storage services such as Google Drive or Dropbox. Now – if you haven’t a clue what we’re talking about, don’t worry. The cloud is relatively new, but has transformed computing. Essentially, it refers to a new way...

Therapist survey

Therapy businesses are being transformed by the wealth of software and apps that are available to them. Geoff Simons, founder of the Private Practice Hub, has a background in technology and is keen to find out how much or how little therapists are making use of what...

Ethics of using client testimonials to market a therapy practice

Here’s a thorny issue for you! We were asked recently whether it was ‘ok’ to use client testimonials to promote a therapy practice.There is no definitive right or wrong answer regarding the use of client testimonials, and a lot of it depends on your branch of therapy,...

The Six Pillars of Therapy & Your Business

This article has been written by Jude Fay who is an experienced psychotherapist practising in Co Kildare. She also supports other practitioners to establish and develop their practices. You can view more information here   When I started talking to therapists about...