The Business of being a Nurse Practitioner

As an NP in private practice, you’re balancing patient care with operating a business. Unfortunately, the two don’t always align. All business owners are looking for ways to increase income and boost the bottom line. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service. Read More

Chances are you’ve heard some version of “Would you like fries with that?” when buying a domain name before. After you decide on a name and enter your credit card, most domain registrars offer a string of add-ons.  And you wonder, rightly so, if you need any of them. The most common add-ons include products Read More

Picking a name for your business is one of the first steps to launching an independent Nurse Practitioner practice. The business name you choose will shape your “brand” identity, influence how patients and colleagues perceive you, and impact your ability to market and grow your practice over time. A well-chosen name can serve you for Read More

As a healthcare provider and business owner, you are no stranger to stress.Sometimes, the stress can feel overwhelming, from caring for patients to managing your office and everything in between. Yet stress, if ignored, can build up and eventually lead to burnout.But it doesn’t have to end this way…Don’t allow stress to reach a level Read More

The tax season is moving into full swing. People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. Filing taxes should be simple Read More

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Cash is King.” What does that mean for your Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice? If you’re bringing in plenty of revenue, that should mean your practice is financially healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Many business owners falsely assume their business is doing well if they bring in lots of money. And Read More