Starting your own clinic felt like jumping into a blockbuster—exciting, glamorous… and totally under-prepared. Here’s the hard-earned tea I wish someone spilled sooner:
LOCATION IS MORE THAN POST CODE
You might dream of a swanky street-front but foot traffic doesn’t pay rent. SCOUT your neighbourhood’s demographics, parking flow and local competition before signing on the dotted line.
YOUR TEAM IS YOUR BACKHAND
A solo hustle sounds alluring until you drown in bookings, admin & compliance. HIRE savvy receptionists and a rock-solid nurse to keep you on-court. Trust me—delegate or get swept.
UNDERPRICING STEALS YOUR CONFIDENCE
You’re not Starbucks—you’re an expert. DON’T race to the bottom. Set fees that reflect your skill, then DELIVER service so good patients happily pay and refer.
COMPLIANCE IS YOUR BASELINE
GDPR, MHRA, CQC—these acronyms haunt your dreams if you ignore them. BUILD compliant workflows day one so you never scramble at inspection or face legal nightmares.
MARKETING > PRETTY SIGNAGE
A sleek logo alone won’t fill chairs. LEARN digital ads, IG reels and patient-review hacks. CONTENT that educates and entertains drives real bookings, not just likes.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Missed deliveries, team no-shows, late-night emergency calls—this biz tests your grit. DEVELOP a “Plan B” for every major process so you don’t crumble when chaos hits.
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