PROGRESS

It's been awhile since I've posted. The clinic has been busy lately which is a good sign. As an update, I would like to layout the events that occurred since opening 9 months ago. What to expect from patient loads and finance.

At first, it was quiet. 2 to 3 patients per day and nothing much to do. Don't despair as it is normal to expect this early in the business. It then slowly picked up to 10-15 patients a day. This happened several weeks into opening. New walk in patients, which eventually became regular patients here. Some even become friends.

The clinic was able to fend for itself in 2 months, meaning the income covered the rent, utilities, salary of nurses and medications. I have not received my salary yet. (paying the loan)

Throughout the months, patient loads would increase gradually. However for me, the patient load was not as many as I hoped for as there are 3 other clinics nearby that just opened. I guess the distribution of patients is divided amongst the 4 of us. However, the loyal patients will remain with my clinic.

This is normal in business I guess. There will be other similar businesses as ours opening nearby. A healthy competition is always welcomed but we can't put our hopes to much in gaining richness. New ideas and strategies would help make the clinic more appealing to some as well as the staff that attends them.

At this time, patient numbers average in the 20's. Certain days would be slow, some would be lucrative. But in the end, perseverance and confidence in needed to believe that the business will grow. In time...