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All rights reserved.</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>5 More Tips On Financing Your New Medical Spa Start Up</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 03:56:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/2005/12/12/5-more-tips-on-financing-your-new-medical-spa-start-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:325879</guid><description><![CDATA[In the last issue, Jeff Barson reviewed how important sound financial planning is to a new or expanding medical spa business. Part one of "Smart Financing" covered why medical spas need a solid business plan to get financing, how to secure a loan or a line of credit, and other funding options. Part two of this series covers essentials to think about when planning how to use that funding.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-325879.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>5 Tips On Financing Your New Medical Spa Start Up</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 03:51:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/2005/12/12/5-tips-on-financing-your-new-medical-spa-start-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:325876</guid><description><![CDATA[Plenty of opportunities exist for entrepreneurs to take advantage of this bounty. But before you jump into this market, keep in mind that sound financial planning is key to the success of any business. If you're looking to enter the medical spa field or expand your current facility, here are a few tips to consider when planning your financial future.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-325876.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Starting A New Medical Spa Inside Your Existing Practice!</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 06:10:59 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/2005/12/1/starting-a-new-medical-spa-inside-your-existing-practice.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:317139</guid><description><![CDATA[The increasing development of effective non-surgical medical technologies has made a scalable and replicable solution possible for the first time. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), RF (Radio Frequency), IR (Infrared) devices, Clear² PDT, Pointé Lift, and other developments mean a steep new learning curve for doctors. What equipment to choose, how to bring in new patients, where to get training, how to compensate staff.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-317139.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Choosing Technology - Lasers &amp; IPL's</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2005 03:54:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/choosing-technology-lasers-ipls.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:196751</guid><description><![CDATA[Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-196751.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Medical Spa Insurance FAQ's</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:38:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/medical-spa-insurance-faqs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:182556</guid><description><![CDATA[Since a med spa incorporates procedures and services that most States consider the “practice of medicine”, a qualified physician must be involved. Professional liability coverage must cover your spa, the clinicians performing the procedures and the physician in his/her role.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-182556.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Common Mistakes When Planning Your Medical Spa</title><dc:creator>Jeff Barson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2005 16:16:59 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/common-mistakes-when-planning-your-medical-spa.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26366:181930:178463</guid><description><![CDATA[Physician practices, Day Spas, cobbled together franchise chains, add-on clinics, and even hair salons are taking the title of Medical Spa or laser clinic. So while the opportunity is there, it would be wise to take note of the old cartographer’s adage when marking unknown or dangerous territories on the map, “Here be dragons”.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.medicalspamd.com/start-here/rss-comments-entry-178463.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>