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Setting Up and Running a Therapy Business: Frequently Asked Questions

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This book answers the questions that therapists frequently ask about setting up and running a business. It allows readers to successfully make the journey from being trained in how to conduct professional therapy sessions to running a growing private practice. The material covers a range of issues including: registration with HMRC, money issues, marketing, insurance, and whether to work from home or other premises. The book addresses a number of practical questions, such as: Do I have to register with the information commission? What can I count as legitimate business expenses? What mistakes should I avoid when marketing my practice? How can I easily and cheaply accept card payments from my clients? What help can I get to manage my phone calls? How can I get a website? and, What can I do to increase my personal safety?As counselling in the twenty-first century changes, an increasing number of therapists are using technology to write and store notes, and to communicate with clients - either to arrange appointments, or to conduct them.

Table of Contents:
Starting up , Why should I consider private practice? , What qualifications, experience, and qualities do I need to start a private practice? , What things must i do if i go self-employed? , What should I consider if planning to work from home? , What should I consider if planning to hire a room? , What insurance do i need as a private practitioner? , Money issues , How much should I charge? , How much can I expect to earn? , How can I accept payment? , Should I give the first session for free? , Should I charge for sessions when a client doesn't turn up or cancels with short notice? , What are business expenses, and why do I need to bother about them? , Marketing , What are your tips for marketing my business? (1) , What are your tips for marketing my business? (2) , What else can I do to help my business grow? , Other practical issues , What can I do to increase my personal safety when working alone? , Do I need to give clients a written contract? , If I issue a written contract, what might it include? , How could I introduce a written contract? , How can I store my notes? , Do I need to register with the Information Commissioner's Office? , What about working for agencies? , Can I work with clients in their own homes? , Will I have to work evenings and weekends? , What should I do if I bump into my clients in my locality? , How can I increase the chances of an enquiry becoming a client? , Miscellany , How can I get a website? , What are outcome measures and should I use them? , What is a professional will and do I need one? , How can I increase access to my services? , What is the difference between a sole trader and a limited company?


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780429933134
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 224
  • ISBN-10: 0429933134
  • Publisher Date: 29 Mar 2018
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Sub Title: Frequently Asked Questions


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