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Opening
A Practice

Opening a new practice can be as daunting as it is exciting. After all, your time in school was spent perfecting your craft, not learning finance and discussing business strategies. When you’re ready to take the first step toward opening your own practice, we’ll act as your business partner, your trusted advisor and your sounding board for any of the worries or questions you have along the way. We’ll work with you to make informed, intelligent decisions and establish a business that’s destined to grow and thrive.

We offer insight, strategy and hands-on assistance regarding:
  • Lease options
  • Office locations
  • Purchasing inventory
  • Pricing inventory
  • Setting professional fees
  • Budgeting and spending
  • Managing cash flow
  • Choosing vendors, labs, equipment,
    frame suppliers and more
  • Inventory management
  • Hiring new employees
  • Employee training
  • Delivering a positive patient experience
  • Adding value during an exam and
    handing patients over to another staff member
  • Office aesthetics
We work with you to develop:
  • Business projections
  • Financial goals for your office
  • An appointment schedule
  • An employee handbook and job descriptions
  • A marketing plan
We’ll provide training to help you:
  • Conduct effective interviews
  • Educate your patients
  • Manage your practice and challenge your team
  • Measure employee performance
  • Set up and use helpful staff training tools

DR. JASON HOLTOM

Rick’s philosophy matches up with our own, and his recommendations are time-tested and proven to produce results. He has so much experience with many different kinds of optometry offices and the problems they all face. Since we started working with him, we’ve made tremendous changes to our office and office culture.

We’ve really taken off in the last 4 years, nearly doubling our annual sales to be in the top 5% for a single doctor’s office. Our increase in gross has all been due to our consulting and ideas from Rick. We rely heavily on him for our marketing, business plan, day-to-day office procedures and communications. The best thing we ever did for our practice was to use Rick’s consulting services.​

DR. JASON HOLTOM
OPTOMETRIST – RED DEER, ALBERTA

DR. MISTY BAUDER

I am so thankful that I chose to work with Acquios. As an upcoming new business owner, there have been so many questions and areas of the business that I honestly have had no knowledge about. Kirk and Rick have been incredible. They respond so fast, had the best financial terms of any I had seen, and have already helped me save so much money in the negotiations. The biggest thing that sets them apart for me is how personable and kind they are. So many others I have talked with have been stuffy and intimidating and just made me feel inadequate. I have never felt anything but encouragement and support to my unending questions. It’s a small business that truly seems to care about ME and MY practice and not just a financial venture for them. I feel like they are both my advising team, colleagues and friends. It is by far the best business decision I have made as I know it will continue to positively impact every aspect of my business in the future. I can’t wait to see where this new venture leads!​

DR. MISTY BAUDER
OPTOMETRIST – WESTERVILLE, OHIO

JAMIE NELSON

As an office manager, I often feel the pressure of managing chaos and struggling to keep things running smoothly for my doctors. Since beginning our relationship with Acquios Advisors, I no longer feel that stress. Rick is my secret weapon! Working with Rick for the past five years has been the best investment we have made in our practice. It has provided me with the opportunity to better manage my responsibilities and focus my energy on being the leader my team needs. We are now operating more smoothly; we have increased our productivity, production and profitability; and I have a better understanding of how my office is running. Rick has been such a huge contributor to not just my professional growth, but also my personal growth. I can truly say that I love my job, and love what I do, thanks to Acquios Advisors.​

JAMIE NELSON
OFFICE MANAGER – PORT ORCHARD, WA

DR. DIRK GRAY

Rick is so personable and down to earth, but practical as well. He’s helped us with the business side of our entire practice, using his past experience to provide us with good insight and feedback about everything from finance and budgeting to the products we sell. He’s taken a vested interested in our future – you can tell he really cares and wants us to succeed. I appreciate both his extensive knowledge and his sincere approach.​

DR. DIRK GRAY
OPTOMETRIST – MCCOOK, NEBRASKA

DR. TAYLOR LITTLE

Thank you SO much for your quick work [on an Office Valuation]! Definitely exceeded expectations on quality and promptness of your work.

DR. TAYLOR LITTLE
OPTOMETRIST - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO