Main description:

Business Basics for Private Practice is a step-by-step guide to developing a successful practice from initial conceptualization and business plan to future growth for the true entrepreneur. Dr. Bartolucci draws from interviews with fellow mental health practitioners and experts in business-related fields to make even the most intimidating parts of practice easy to understand. Business Basics is written to give the feel of mentorship, and the author talks about lessons learned the hard way. She's also included checklists and worksheets to help you stay organized and ready to meet the challenges of opening a private practice.

Contents:

Introduction Part I: Nuts and Bolts 1. Planning for Success 2. Making Your Practice Legit 3. An Office of One's Own Part II: The Big Decisions 4. To Delegate or Not to Delegate 5. Finding Your Niche 6. Money Talks - How Well Do You Listen? 7. Marketing Strategy 8. Let's Get Ethical 9. You - The Most Important Care Target Part III: Business Growth and Other Income Streams 10. Growing Your Business 11. Speaking and Writing 12. Closing Thoughts