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	<description>Simmons &#38; Associates prides itself in providing superior client care and business counsel for veterinarians looking to buy or sell a practice. Since 1977, Simmons has specialized exclusively in veterinary practice sales, valuations and negotiations.</description>
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		<title>Questions to Consider Before Start-Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking of starting your own practice?  The idea of starting your own practice can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time.  Dick Goebel, DVM, AIBA, has created a list of questions to consider before starting your own practice. View the document here: Questions to Consider Before Start-Up]]></description>
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		<title>Embezzlement – Is your practice at risk?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sherry Everhart BS, CVT &#38; David McCormick, MS Simmons Mid-Atlantic Click Here for PDF of Article: Embezzlement_Is Your Practice at Risk]]></description>
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		<title>Simmons Educational Fund Announces 2012 Business Aptitude Award Winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[$15,000 Awarded by the SEF St. Simons Island, Georgia – February 1, 2012 – Elisha Adkins, an Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine Student, has received the prestigious Simmons Educational Fund (SEF) National Business Aptitude Award.  The award is given to senior students to bring attention to the importance of business education in veterinary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To Do Prior To Closing &#8211; SELLER&#8217;S GUIDE</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ο Executory contracts &#8211; Make a list of any ongoing contracts that might obligate the buyer to any payments after the sale, such as yellow pages, software support, janitorial, lab equipment, maintenance, copier maintenance, etc. Include the contact information in the list. Contact the companies to determine if contracts can be transferred, or if they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exit Strategy Checklist &#8211; Preparing Your Practice For Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click here for a printable PDF of this article: Exit Strategy Checklist 3 years before putting your practice on the market: Make quality time to write down your goals; develop a timeline; consider life after practice. Have a baseline practice valuation performed by a competent veterinary practice appraiser. Experience and credentials are critical. Identify areas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is your client data safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, practice computer systems contain a wealth of data &#8211; client names, addresses, financial information, pet medical records, lab reports, etc.  Also, many practices have a direct internet connection for software updates, lab results, VIN, emailing clients, etc. as well as for updating their website and social media.  How safe is your client data [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GVMA/ALVMA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 9 &#8211; 11, 2012 Mariette, GA Doyle Watson, DVM, Simmons Southeast, will be presenting: Session #1: “The Wonderful World of Profit&#8212;-How and why to abuse it&#8212;-or not.” Acknowledges the reason that many owners run personal expenses through their practice to minimize taxes. Emphasizes the reasons to discontinue this tradition as you approach the time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCVC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 2 &#8211; 4, 2012 Raleigh, NC Join Simmons Southeast at the North Carolina Veterinary Conference.]]></description>
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		<title>Ralph Lee&#8217;s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 25 &#8211; 28, 2012 Asheville, NC Doyle Watson, DVM, Simmons Southeast, will be presenting: Session #1: “The Wonderful World of Profit&#8212;How and why to abuse it&#8212;or not.” Session #2: “The Income Tax Impact of your Practice and Real Estate sale &#8212;Two simple, little known tactics to save on each.” Session #3 “Drop Dead Absolutely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCASAM (NC Assoc. of SA Med)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 11 &#8211; 14, 2012 Asheville, NC Simmons Southeast will be attending the North Carolina Association of Small Animal Medicine Great Smokies Veterinary Conference.  Come join us!]]></description>
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