Providing information that new and established chiropractors can use to begin, maintain, and run a smooth, productive chiropractic practice.

Congratulations on having gotten through school and maybe you've even gotten a license. Or maybe you're a seasoned professional in practice for a lifetime.

The big question is... now what? Remember all those courses you had in school about starting, marketing, staffing, locating, equipping, designing, financing, computerizing your office? Oh, you say you didn't have any of those courses? Well, this section is for you! We hope you will find this information on how to to begin, maintain and run a smooth, productive office useful.

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Got a burning question or problem? Need help with that special situation? Then check out the following articles. Thanks to all the experts who have made contributions to this site! We welcome articles from famous practice management consultants as well as from any DC with a good experience to share!   If there's a topic you'd like to see covered, for questions, answers, or to donate information, please email Michael at the Contact Us page. Excerpts from Dr. Ivan Delman's book: The Business of Chiropractic How to Prosper AFTER Startup... Methods To Advance Your Practice A Secret Weapon: Your Business Card Personal Growth Your Adversity Quotient By Rick Seymour Who Do You Think You Are? Your Perception Creates Your Reality By Phil Mancuso, D.C. Marketing Organizing Your Marketing by Shawn Clark Build Your Practice With Internal Marketing New Practice Marketing Office Setup and Management Leasing vs. Buying Hiring Your Staff Introduction To Basic Office Procedure •   The Consultation •   New Patient Procedure - First Visit •   Sample Telephone Script Take The Giant Leap To A Cash Practice Office Forms How To Win Loyal Employees And Influence Productivity Buying or Selling A Practice Be sure to read: Saving Money In the Office By Richard Rogovin, DC How many square feet? Who pays for heat and electric? Is there sufficient parking? What kind of lease? Things To Consider When Selecting Office Space  Don't buy a practice until you read: Good Buy?....or Goodbye! Know how to ask all the right questions! Once you buy, you'll want to find out how to make it all happen in Transition Protocol How I Opened My New Office For Under $5000! Starting From Scratch Choosing a Location Furnishing Your Office Associate or Independent Contractor? Bullet-proof step by step procedure with sample letters included! The Independent Contractor Trap Selecting Your Practice Mode Associate or Employee? What the IRS says it takes to be or hire an Independent Contractor!  The IRS and You! How To Win At The Associate Game What's really happening when you attend a patient?   Read... How Does It Work? ..and get in touch with the healer in you!

This section was orginally developed by Phil Mancuso, D.C. It is currently being updated by Michael Beattie

Since 1-06-1997

Updated 4-30-2009