Apr 4, 2019 | Buying a Practice
David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons Southcentral Many moons ago the recently graduated DVM had several options when deciding on a career path. Most of the time the path led to practice ownership, now that may not be the case. The reasons may include a fear of taking on...
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Jan 8, 2019 | Buying a Practice, Selling a Practice
As I sit here with writer’s cramp, I began to ponder messages that owners and associates may want to hear and consider going into 2019 and beyond. Buyers still available Although the swarm of corporate invaders continues to grow almost exponentially, there are many,...
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Jul 5, 2018 | Buying a Practice, Practice Value
By: Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA and Joe Stephenson, MA – Simmons Northeast It’s tough out there for veterinary practice buyers today. Every year a few new investors and/or corporate consolidators call me looking to spend way too much money on 2+ doctor practices. So how...
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Nov 18, 2016 | Buying a Practice, Selling a Practice
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA Simmons Northwest Who Can Afford to Buy We get asked regularly, “Are there buyers who can afford to buy?” The quick answer is YES! When a practice is priced fairly the profits of the practice cover the debt payments the buyer needs to make as well...
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Jul 6, 2016 | Buying a Practice
David McCormick, MS & Sherry Everhart BS, RVT – For many veterinarians, the thought of being your own boss is quite appealing. This can be especially true depending on your current employment arrangement. Thoughts of making the rules and key...
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Jun 3, 2016 | Buying a Practice, Practice Value, Selling a Practice
Byron Farquer, DVM, AVA Simmons Pacific | Simmons Southwest – I have little or no money for a down payment; can I still buy a practice? Zero to 5% down is an achievable arrangement, so not having a down payment is not the biggest hurdle in purchasing a...
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