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Sole Proprietorship vs. Incorporation
- By Jason Wood
- Published 08/14/2008
- Financial Planning - Taxes , Practice Start-Up , Practice Acquisition , Dentists
When buying or starting a new dental practice, a dentist must make an election as to what form of entity will own the dental practice. This decision can have serious legal and tax ramifications, and should be made before the practice is open for business. The intent of this article is to highlight the pros and cons of operating the dental practice in either a sole proprietorship or corporate form.
Leadership: Key to a Successful Transition
- By Tammara Plankers
- Published 07/9/2007
- Practice Start-Up , Dentists
Learn from peer experience how leadership can overcome potential challenges. Most dental practices ultimately succeed – but inevitably, some new practice owners run into transition difficulties that require vision and assertiveness to overcome. Whatever challenges you may face when transitioning to ownership, your practice can survive and thrive when you apply the lessons of leadership. Take a look at how other practice owners have used their leadership skills to overcome a difficult situation.
Roadmap To A Successful Practice Transition
- By Russ Sheppel
- Published 09/23/2005
- Dentists , Practice Start-Up
Intuitively we all know that every dentist and every practice will change hands, or experience at least one transition in its lifetime. Yet it is amazing how few are actually prepared.
Six Ways to Make Your New Practice Skyrocket
- By Penny Reed
- Published 04/23/2005
- Dentists , Practice Start-Up
It’s not enough to simply choose the correct location or space, equipment and financing. Starting a new practice requires tenacity and business savvy – two things they may not have taught you in dental school. If you’d rather be successful than struggling, these six tips are the ticket.
Start-Up or Acquisition - What's Right for You?
- By William Owens
- Published 09/18/2003
- Practice Acquisition , Dentists , Practice Start-Up
Owning a dental practice is virtually every new practitioner's dream. But before you take the first step, it's important to consider which option best suits you: starting your own business or acquiring an existing practice.