Tax planning may not be at the forefront of your mind right now, but the end of the 2016-17 tax year – 5 April – is just around the corner. So, if you made a new year’s resolution to get a tighter grip on your finances, now’s the time to act – before it’s too late.

Being unintentionally out of work isn’t fun. But, rather than panic or fall into depression, it’s important to put together a strategy to keep your finances in check, while giving you a plan to get back into work.

Unless you’re fortunate enough to be headhunted, it’s not easy to find a new job. You’ll need determination and some luck – and a good action plan to boost your campaign.

Fire safety in practices is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which covers general fire precautions and other safety duties designed to protect people in the case of a fire. Adam Bernstein explains.

As the countdown begins towards the UK’s exit from the EU, Adam Bernstein asks a selection of professional business advisors what areas practices need to address in advance of that day.

With heightened competition and rising costs, why are so many veterinary practices poor at maximising efficiency? Adam Bernstein speaks to two leading experts to ask how practices can improve workflow and avoid putting profitability in peril.

It's often easy enough deciding what new equipment your practice needs. But, as Adam Bernstein discovered, it's worth spending time deciding how to pay for it before spending money.

A lot has changed in the job world; the way we search, the way vacancies are advertised and so on. But one thing hasn’t really changed – the interview. Adam Bernstein advises on how you can become an interview winner.

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According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), in 2014 UK pet insurers paid out … more

A visit to the vet is rarely much fun for an owner. Either the pet is unwell … more

Coined a few years ago, crowdfunding refers to the process of seeking and raising finance from … more

It’s an uphill battle for those in the insurance sector to convince policyholders of the … more

Continuing professional development is an essential part of working life for most members of the practice team. But why is it so important to being part of a profession, and what distinguishes it from a simple exercise in bureaucracy?

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Setting up a new practice isn’t easy and involves navigating a myriad of tasks. It’s … more

When building a purpose-built veterinary practice, many issues have to be considered, from finding the … more