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Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:24:16 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services, Welcome

Who are you, Where are you. I am a SCORE Counselor living in Rockland county.

Recently counseled a veterinarian who also wanted to start a mobile clinic.
Helped her develop a business and marketing plan and also helped her
obtain a bank loan for the van.

SCORE is FREE, a business consultant is not.

LUCKIEST

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

NoBullFunding — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:49:40 GMT

I assumed that as a vet, you aready had a practice and wanted to expand it to include mobile services. My fault, shouldn't have assumed. If you are starting from scratch, a business plan is a good place to start. It doesnt have to be a work of literature, just a basic road map that addresses all the hows and whys of your business. There are ton of websites (I think the SBA has a good outline) that can get you started on a business plan.

If you don't want to go it alone, perhaps you can team up with an existing vet. Your services may add a welcome dynamic to their practice. Teaming up with an existing practice might also be a good idea if you are considering applying for a loan since that business will presumably have cash flow, which you won't have if you are just starting out. In today's lending environment, that could make all the difference, especially if you have significant student loans from vet school.

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

drvega33 — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:21:12 GMT

I am a veterinarian in Central Florida. Does SCORE has a website?

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:16:56 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services

As I asked before, Who are you?? Where are you??
SCORE is FREE and can help you develop a business plan
*SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit
association dedicated to educating*
*entrepreneurs and the formation,
growth and success of small business nationwide.*

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

drvega33 — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:12:38 GMT

Thank you for your replies. I am wondering what is the first step from here. I have the idea, i am researching the equipment, but i have no experience running a small business. I suppose i dont just walk into the bank and ask for money. I read about writting a business plan to present. Is that the first step anyways?. Or are there other people i need to talk to before that? What is Score? I am new on this website, i have read other person's sories to learn about experiences but i need advise to guide me through the steps.

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:16:23 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services, Welcome

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:17:30 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services, Welcome

Who are you, Where are you. I am a SCORE Counselor

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:29:44 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services

I agree with you. Why do you need a consultant??

Do you know about SCORE?? SCORE is FREE

LUCKIEST

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

NoBullFunding — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:23:08 GMT

First of all, I love the idea! My fiances poor cats scream like their eyes are being poked out when we shove them into their carriers.

If you are a vet now, why do you feel you need a consultant? Wouldn't you just need a van/truck and the equipment that you normally need to perform your service? There are plenty of people who can help you (myself included) but I suspect that you have all the answers already. Is there any one specific issue that is stumping you?

Re: New Mobile Veterinary Services

LUCKIEST — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:21:35 GMT

New Mobile Veterinary Services, Welcome

Who are you, Where are you. I am a SCORE Counselor living in Rockland county.

Recently counseled a veterinarian who also wanted to start a mobile clinic