{"product_id":"the-holistic-practitioners-business-bible-9781596635890","title":"The Holistic Practitioners Business Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Holistic Practitioners Business Bible is a comprehensive business guide specifically tailored to holistic health business owners who have received training in their respective fields of acupuncture  bodywork  coaching or psychotherapy  but have little experience in setting up an office and managing it effectively. Written in an easy-to-follow format for the non-business and non-technically inclined  The Holistic Practitioners Business Bible offers all the essentials of running a thriving business. Learn how to set up computer systems  track leads  advertise-even decorate your office-in terms that are easy to understand and implement. Find out what you need to know about state laws  zoning  and the local practitioner market; what kind of records you need to keep; how to communicate with the public; how to avoid time wasters  how to attract and retain clients; and finally  how to preserve your own energy and mental stamina. A breath of fresh air for practitioners struggling with cost\/benefit concerns  this books straightforward approach takes the mystery out of business basics and inspires immediate action. Designed as a quick and easy resource for graduates of accrediting schools  it is also a very useful tool for all small business owners. About the Author Polly Baumer owned and operated a small business  a holistic health magazine  for 16 years before selling it to one of the oldest newspapers in the country. In this capacity  she informally coached hundreds of holistic practitioners starting out in business from a wide range of modalities including acupuncture  massage therapy  reiki  feldenkrais  and nutrition to name a few. Over time she noticed that many of them were struggling with the daily details of running a business. This book is a culmination of her experience  aimed at simplifying business practices for holistic practitioners as well as other sole proprietors. Polly has a bachelors degree from Ohio University where she studied journalism at the Scripps School  and a Master of Public Administration from the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University. She has won both gold and silver awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education; and has years of experience in public relations  advertising  publicity  and coordinating special events. Shes been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine  and has published articles in several magazines and newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924181090357,"sku":"ByrdShop_1596635894","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781596635890.jpg?v=1794130173","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-holistic-practitioners-business-bible-9781596635890","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}