FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO FIRST 

This podcast is ONLY for the new practitioner, student, or seasoned acupuncturist who may be transitioning to business owner or independent contractor position. In this episode I teach you exactly what steps you need to take as you are finishing up your boards. Most of us can’t wait to get out and start practicing when we graduate, but have no idea that there are a gazillion boxes to tic off before we can even find a snazzy place to call, “Office”.  I am going to attempt to put them all in order for you so that you don’t have to muck around in the, “in between space” for very long. 

I am going to give you a little heads up. SLOW DOWN! This transition is going to take way more patience than you anticipate. There might be delivery jobs, bartending, Alaskan fishing, massage therapy, or any other job in the “in between space”.  Accept it. It kinda sucks and might not be what you had planned on happening. Hang in there! Stay in action and keep jumping through the hoops.

You are basically tilling the soil my AcuSprout friend! Has to be done before you put down those roots!

YOU’LL LEARN

• I actually start off with a little reminder to check into your state licensing process. My hope is that you do this while you are a student. If it never occurred to you, you need to check NOW! Some states have approval boards that may only meet a couple times a year.
• 1.)  Register your business. (Independent Contractors and Practice Launchers.)
• 2.) Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN) 
• 3.)  Open a Business Bank Account 
• 4.)  Apply for a Business Credit Card
• 5.) Talk to your Banker about a Business Line of Credit

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• That’s it! Don’t worry! There will be a follow up with the NEXT 5 pain in the ass things to do, soon!

• CALL TO ACTION

• Direct Message me on INSTAGRAM. Have questions? I’m happy to help!

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