There are a lot of things to consider when operating your own business. Some of these considerations are specific to hoof care, but many are the same from one small business to another. Learn about the principles that are true across any small business that promote success.
Today’s foremost equine hoof-care and business professionals to share practical strategies for operating a successful, profitable and growing footcare practice.
Get trusted ideas and advice during a series of knowledge-building video sessions taught by some of the most widely recognized footcare business authorities today. Requiring no travel time away from your practice, no hotel expenses and no registration fee to attend, the Farrier Business Success Academy allows for in-depth, expense-free education through a unique online learning format.
The reasons clients come and go vary – and some turnover is inevitable in any business. But what is the secret to keeping quality clients on your books?
When operating a business, it can be easy to overlook the real financial responsibilities you will have, including the financial future, both yours and that of your business. Starting with a strong foundation in personal finance will help you set yourself up for long-term success.
What will happen to your business if you become incapacitated or pass away? What about your horses? The decisions you make now can protect your business and your animals, while making things as easy as possible for your family member and loved ones if the unthinkable happens.
Liability is a legal threat for any hoof-care practitioner. Todd Santoro, CF, APF-I, who is an attorney and has been a farrier since 1994, has a unique insight into the potential legal challenges farriers may face.
The International Hoof-Care Summit recently concluded, and I have a question. Why do you go to the mid-winter farrier conference? I think the typical response is going to be that "I came for continuing education." That's what we did. We all came here for continuing education. But what are you continuing?
Based on audience feedback, Jeremy hosted another informational Q&A on Monday, Jan. 13 to provide additional information about the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit.
During this informal and unscripted discussion, Jeremy was joined by previous attendee and British farrier, Mark Aikens from Norwich, England, to share some tips for attendees on making the most of their experience at the Summit, as well as solid reasons for those who have yet to attend on why they can’t miss this year.
Based on audience feedback, Jeremy hosted another live Q&A on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. CT to provide additional information about the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit. During this informal and unscripted live discussion, Jeremy welcomes two 2020 Summit speakers who share insight into their presentations, and talk about some of the other speaker sessions and Summit happenings they are looking forward to most.
Recently, American Farriers Journal senior editor, Jeremy McGovern, held an interactive online Q&A session to share insight and information about the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit, being held Jan. 21-24 in Cincinnati, Ohio. During this live Q&A, Jeremy took questions from both registered attendees and those considering signing up for the event. Based on audience feedback, Jeremy held a second live Q&A on Friday, January 3. Joining Jeremy was a representative of the Cincinnati Visitor Bureau.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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