VBJ articles

February 2011

Big name brands achieve their success by using simple messages married to emotive imagery. Pare … more

18 mins

Providing referral services to your clients can be a daunting task. It’s not just buying … more

21 mins

Getting to know the industry you work in and the customers you service requires a … more

30 mins

Government plans to increase the threshold at which employees retire could create a real conundrum … more

16 mins

You don’t have to go it alone in promoting your practice. An established industry infrastructure … more

21 mins

In the latest column for VBJ on personnel issues in practice, CAROL SMITH looks at … more

8 mins

December 2010

The RCVS recommends 35 hours of CPD per year, but it is still not a … more

26 mins

UK specialist referrals appear to be following trends set by American private practice – more specialists, increased … more

27 mins

In the latest column for VBJ on personnel issues in practice, GILLIAN DOWLING examines workers’ … more

14 mins

Changing the legal status of your practice to a limited liability partnership requires some consideration, … more

22 mins

Step through the main door into reception at Fitzpatrick Referrals and there is a bustling … more

34 mins

VPMA conventions are anything but conventional. January’s event promises a mix of management and personal … more

9 mins

Tax affairs for civil and business assets are often interlinked, so why leave your estate … more

25 mins

In times of economic difficulty it is easier to question the role of veterinary associations, … more

9 mins

In this column on health and safety issues in practice, NIGEL LEA looks at an … more

11 mins

Gauging the best lease deal for your business can be tough. Take professional advice on … more

17 mins

October 2010

In the latest column for VBJ on personnel issues in practice, GILLIAN DOWLING looks at … more

9 mins

Since 2005 there has been an unprecedented growth in pet insurance providers, yet veterinary input … more

30 mins

In his latest column, NIGEL LEA examines the human factors influencing behaviour at work in … more

13 mins

The impact of abandoned dogs saps team morale in a practice, especially the unspoken issue … more

9 mins