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Buying and Selling
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Find the right exit

June 1, 2006

Consider these five roads out of practice, and start planning your journey now.

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Your practice may be worth less than you think

May 1, 2006

Too often practitioners who thought they were on the doorstep of retirement are finding they need to work three to five years longer than they thought—or even more. The problem: When they have the practice valued, they find a gap between the retirement they envision and what they can actually afford.

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Taxing associate buy-ins

April 1, 2006

If you're considering selling part ownership to a valued associate, you need to know the tax traps for buyers and sellers.

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How to cut legal fees when starting or selling a practice

November 1, 2005

A retainer agreement should include a statement of hourly billing rates.

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Get a clear picture of practice value

March 1, 2005

A potential buyer will want to know what it would cost to provide the same services you offer.

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Address legal threats before buying into a practice

March 1, 2005

I have lost count of the number of occasions when I have written in this column that partnership in a veterinary practice is very similar to marriage. The analogy is one that potential partners must ignore at their peril. Nonetheless, joint ownership of a professional practice can be much like something else as well: a couple moving in together.

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Planning an exit strategy with an associate who doesn't want to own

February 1, 2005

I'm the sole owner of a two-doctor practice. I have a great associate. She loves it here, I pay her well, and she knows she's appreciated.

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Buying in: Are you ready?

January 1, 2005

Buying into a practice could bring great opportunities or heartache. The key: Know what you're getting into.

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Taking care of the team after selling the practice

November 1, 2004

I don't want to leave staff members jobless when I sell my practice. Can I include a clause in the contract requiring the buyer to retain my employees?

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