Category Archives: Finance
Payment Procrastinators
- Posted by Pamela Stevenson
- on May, 01, 2008
- in Client Communications, DVM360, Finance, First Line, Practice Management, Publications, Uncategorized
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Q. What do you do when clients say at checkout they want to pay later? First, establish, communicate, and enforce protocol for collecting payment for services and products, says Pam Stevenson, CVPM, a consultant with Veterinary Results Management in Durham, N.C. Then consider the situation. Is this a new client? Has she visited at least […]
The Money’s Where The Mouth Is
- Posted by Pamela Stevenson
- on May, 01, 2008
- in Finance, Human Resources, Practice Management, Uncategorized
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Q Should I receive compensation or bonuses for the dental procedures I’m specially trained to perform? “Compensation is typically based on a combination of training, performance, and credentials,” says Pamela Stevenson, CVPM, a consultant with Veterinary Results Management in Durham, N.C. So it’s reasonable for a team member who holds a specialty in dentistry and […]
Great Expectations
- Posted by Pamela Stevenson
- on Apr, 01, 2008
- in Client Communications, DVM360, Finance, First Line, Practice Management, Publications
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Q. In the past, I occasionally gave discounts to friends and family. Now they expect the same generosity every time they visit. What do I do? Some veterinary practices do offer their team members a discount on veterinary products and services. “And it’s wonderful when we can extend that discount to family and friends,” says […]
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Cut Excuses To The Core; Collect On Past Due Accounts
Dealing with patients can be extremely rewarding, but it can also present some challenges, too. In Cut Excuses To The Core, Pam offers advice on how to work with clients who are less than forthcoming with the real reason behind their words. In A Dun Deal: Collect On Past Due Accounts, Pam gives tips on […]