2009 Business Loss? Recoup the loss from 2007 tax payments!

As the economy slowly recovers some businesses are studying the effects of 2009 on their bottom line. Ideally your practice experienced year-over-year gains but, if you had a loss last year and it flows through to you as a sole proprietor, S-Corp, or partnership, take a few minutes to read this article from CNN Money. At a minimum it's worth a call to your accountant...

Nice Office Environments Improve Team Happiness

This article on  "Happiness is good health" is great! Perhaps with just a little too much attitude but the knowledge gained from the study is still the same. Offices that are designed well and look good pay the business owner back in increased productivity, a happier team, and ultimately - which isn't even touched on here - happier patients.

Scroll down to my April 21, 2009 "Economic Reality..." entry and you can see the outcome of updating the aesthetics at Dr. Robert Spreen's office in Bellevue, WA in the after (upper) and before (lower) photographs. There are no "construction" changes other than new cabinetry, finishes, and furnishings.

Update your office and reap the returns of an investment well made...now, that IS something to consider!