Events and Meetings

November 9, 2008

Speakers: Ken Ehlen, DVM and Kirsten Poppen, JD — Simmons Midwest

Session 1 at 8:00 a.m. — “Exit Strategies for Practice Owners”

Session 2 at 10:00 a.m. — “Cash Flow Management”

Session 3 at 1:00 p.m. — “Buying vs. Starting a Practice”

For additional information contact Simmons Midwest

October 22 - 26, 2008
Asheville, NC

Visit Simmons Southeast’s booth for materials/information on buying or selling a practice and practice appraisals. Contact Simmons Southeast for additional information.

October 15, 2008

Provided by Dick Goebel, DVM

Focus On Profit And Practice Value

 1.     $$How Well Are You Doing?$$

What is happening to practice profitability? Participants will learn of an emerging and worrisome trend regarding profit, will be introduced to a tool to diagnose profit problems, and will become familiar with the tool’s use.

2.     Optimizing Practice Profit, Part I

Once the profit problem is diagnosed, what can we do? Parts I and II will explore the most common barriers to profit that range from revenue deficiencies to out of control expenses in the area of personnel, cost of professional services (drugs, supplies, lab, and imaging), and facility costs.

3.     Optimizing Practice Profit, Part II

4.     Optimizing Practice Value

How does profit relate to practice value? What other factors affect practice value? Participants will learn about the various attributes that are attractive in the marketplace and tips on how to influence these factors.

For additional information contact Simmons Great Lakes.

October 14-16, 2008
Atlantic City, NJ

David McCormick will be hosting 1 on 1 workshops on practice value - for buy/sell, buy-in, and management purposes.  Call Simmons Mid-Atlantic to arrange a time (888.881.7084) or stop by the booth to reserve a slot.

August 21 - 22, 2008
Kansas City, MO

Dr. Dick Goebel will preside at the Mid Year Meeting of the Association of Veterinary Practice Management Consultants and Advisors (AVPMCA).  For additional information contact Simmons Great Lakes.

August 15-17, 2008
Hershey, PA

David McCormick will be hosting 1 on 1 workshops on practice value - for buy/sell, buy-in, and management purposes.  Call Simmons Mid-Atlantic to arrange a time (888.881.7084) or stop by the booth to reserve a slot.

August 14 - 17, 2008
Birmingham, AL

Visit our booth for materials and information on buying or selling a veterinary practice and practice appraisals.  Contact Simmons Southeast for additional information.

July 19 - 22, 2008
New Orleans, LA

July 21st
Speaker:  Byron Farquer, DVM
Co- Speaker:  Christine Merle, DVM

- First, Break All the Rules – The Client Centered Practice
- Are You Surviving or Thriving in Ownership? – Leadership Success Stories
- Uncompromising Quality and Service – Improving Your Brand Image
- Going From Good to Great – Reaching the 5-Star Rating

Contact Simmons Pacific for additional information

July 21st

Representatives from the AVPMCA including Dave Gerber and David & Larry McCormick will be presenting a one day hands-on workshop on practices with no value and/or low value.  Check with the AVMA for the advance registration or contact Simmons Northwest or Simmons Mid-Atlantic.

June 18 - 22, 2008
Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr. Doyle Watson will be presenting a series of topics Thursday, the 19th: 

8:30 to 11:30

- The Perfect Practice with no value.
          Learn how, why and how to prevent it.

- Does my practice “Cash Flow”?   For the Buyer?  For the Lender?
          How and why should the price be more than the value.

1:00 to 3:00

- Critical strategy to prepare for the sale of your practice.
          What to do 5 years, 3 years and 1 year out
          How to increase value, desirability and salability
          Pitfalls to avoid

Visit our booth #127 for information/materials on buying or selling a practice and practice appraisals.  Contact Simmons Southeast for additional information.

June 4 - 7, 2008
San Antonio, TX

Speaker:   Byron Farquer, DVM

Success In Practice Series:  Marketing, Management, Financial, Facilities.  June 5th, 6pm at Booth 747
Contact Simmons Pacific for additional information.