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A Surprising Way to Start Treating New Clients

August 10, 2010
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If you “like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter, you know that I spent this past weekend traveling. But this wasn’t any traveling–this was traveling to spend a weekend with girlfriends. A special, sacred, everyone-should-have-the-opportunity-to-do-this type of weekend with the girls.
So of course we spent much of our time together dishing about ourselves, [...]

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Choices, Choices, Choices: What’s My Next Step?

August 3, 2010
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I have a problem.
It’s not a major or “unsolve-able” problem…just something I’m trying to think through and figure out. Maybe you can help?
Here’s the situation:
My husband and I currently have two business we’ve incorporated and run through the state of Colorado: Neurosong Music Therapy (my music therapy practice) and Beyond the Notes (his music education [...]

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6 Ways to Help Your Social Media Career Soar

July 29, 2010
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Believe it or not, but I only ventured into the world of social media (which includes blogging, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) in February 2009. That’s just 17 months ago.
It’s been quite a ride over the past year. All the people I’ve met (virtually and in person), all the information learned, and connections made–it’s invaluable.
So [...]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 7): The Final Touches

July 20, 2010
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This week we officially wrap up our “Closing Shop 101″ series. To date, we’ve gone through your options for permanent exit strategies (such as selling, hiring a manager, or piecing it out) as well as short-term leave solutions. Each option has it’s pros and cons, which we’ve tried to lay out for you.
We end the [...]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 6): Short-Term Solutions for Short-Term Leaves

July 15, 2010
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So far in the “Closing Shop 101” series, we’ve covered your major options for closing your business permanently. However, what about temporary situations? I’m talking about major life changes where you need some time off, but you plan on returning to work…such as maternity leave, medical leave, and family leave.
The way I see it, you [...]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 5): Break It Up, Piece It Out

June 22, 2010
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So I write this now from my mother’s home in Kansas City, Missouri. We have successfully packed all our life into 23 feet of storage and one 2000 Audi A8. Now it’s time for a couple weeks of much needed R & R.
And a little more blogging:)
So far in our Closing Shop 101 series, we’ve [...]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 4): Keep the Business, Hire a Manager

June 15, 2010
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Yikes! Is it week 4 already? Crazy…
So far in our Closing Shop 101 series, we’ve talked about selling your private practice (which I thought about for Neurosong, but ultimately decided not to do) and liquidating (technically an option, but not a common one for therapy practices).
Today’s topic covers another one I thought seriously about: hiring [...]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 3): Liquidating, Circuit City-Style

June 8, 2010
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We’re now in week 3 of our Closing Shop 101 series, having talked in week 1 about the importance of having an exit strategy and covering your first option (selling the business) last week.
Today’s topic? Liquidation.
The Basics

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 2): Is Selling an Option?

June 2, 2010
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Last week, we started a series on what to do if you have to close down your private practice. Every business person needs to consider an “exit strategy,” what they plan to do when it’s time to leave. Whether you retire, move, become a stay-at-home parent, or change careers, no one can stay in business [...]

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