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Working for two different Chiros
I have been working in a well established chiropractors office for 11 months. My clientele is growing but I am still not as full as I would like to be. I know it doesnt happen overnight and can take a few years.
I was then approached by another chiropractic office in town and asked if I would like to practice in their office. I told them I wouldnt leave the office I was at but I may work a couple days a week. But it was something I had to think about. I know it could help me bring in more income.
I do not want to step on any toes or hurt anyones business and would definately keep my two businesses seperate. I also need to talk to the current office I work in.
Does anyone have any input on this idea.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on
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At one point in my career I worked in two chiropractic offices... The chiropractor that I had been working with was alright with me working in another clinic part time..Sense he knew I wasn't making enough money. I did that for about two years...It worked out well. One was a well established clinic, the other a new clinic.....You should talk to the current chiropractor you work with about it.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie Wilmes on
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I definately will talk with the current chiropractor I work with. Our businesses are completely seperate and I just rent my space. But they are great people and I do not want bad busness! Thanks for your input
Gordon J. Wallis said:At one point in my career I worked in two chiropractic offices... The chiropractor that I had been working with was alright with me working in another clinic part time..Sense he knew I wasn't making enough money. I did that for about two years...It worked out well. One was a well established clinic, the other a new clinic.....You should talk to the current chiropractor you work with about it.
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Permalink Reply by Stacey Breslin on
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Definitely talk to the person in charge of the office you are already working at and get their input. If you have their approval, let the 2nd place know that you are going to continue working at the other place also. If they're both in agreement, go for it!
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Permalink Reply by Cassandra Cravens on
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when starting in the business world as a contractor or sole proprietor there are ethical concerns about interfering with others' businesses. With stepping on toes the worry is more about infringing upon another therapist's businesses.
This sounds more like you are in demand, being offered positions by a competing chiropractic office must mean they have heard good things about you. Because these two offices do compete for business having you on staff as a draw may mean a lot to each of them- this may give you more control over the situation.This new office could also be contacting several therapists if they have decided that massage is something they are committed to offering. Communicate with other therapists in your area to stay on top of who is being offered what.
If neither office can provide you with full time work then you have to make the best choice for you- if they want your services and you are an independent contractor you have the majority of the pull in this business relationship.
If one wants you to be available full time then you would have to make a choice about where you will be able to do what you need to do for your greatest benefit. Keep your mind open to non-financial gains as well. Is one closer to home? Does one location offer a better work environment? How do you feel about the treatment that each office offers their clients? Especially in a small town, know who you're getting involved with, pay attention to how the office interacts with the community because without the backing of a big franchise name, interpersonal conflict can wreak havoc on small business.
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So I will now ask if I will be getting in way over my head. I am still trying to build my first business and will continue to do so. I have no plans on leaving this chiropractic office. I just need to suppliment my income. Both are the same distance for me to drive and both are good locations. I know the deciding factors will be if it is ethically correct for all three parties and will I be profiting any from the second chiropractic office.
If I am busy enough down the road I could possible move my business into my own location and refer to two chiropractors?? Not sure if that will be ethical or not. Just a thought
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having your own practise location seems to be the ideal plan for massage therapists ^_^
If the two chiropacters like your work and don't mind sharing you then I don't see any ethical considerations. If offering "in house" massage services is the draw for these businesses then you might lose that by strikinig out on your own.
I think the more information you can get the better. what exactly this new place wants, what sort of schedule they're willing to work with.
What ethical issues are you concerned with?
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Permalink Reply by Hannah Flynn on
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As far as getting in over your head...that is easy to do. Do you have set days/hours where you are now? I tried working at 2 spas at the same time as an independent contractor and found it difficult. I had started at one spa and picked up the other while building my business. I didn't want to turn anyone away from my first spa since it was where I was building my practice, I found myself scheduling clients at my practice when the other spa was slow and many days I would work at both places ( I lived between the 2 and it was a 1 hour and 15 min. Drive from one to the other.) I quickly burnt out doing this and had to just go back to one place.
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Permalink Reply by Gary W Addis, LMT on
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If you are renting the space, you aren't actually working for the chiropractor; IMO you are fully independent and able to work wherever else you please. But as a courtesy, yes, confer.
Natalie Wilmes said:So I will now ask if I will be getting in way over my head. I am still trying to build my first business and will continue to do so. I have no plans on leaving this chiropractic office. I just need to suppliment my income. Both are the same distance for me to drive and both are good locations. I know the deciding factors will be if it is ethically correct for all three parties and will I be profiting any from the second chiropractic office.
If I am busy enough down the road I could possible move my business into my own location and refer to two chiropractors?? Not sure if that will be ethical or not. Just a thought
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