Are you thinking of going into private practice? When I launched my private PT/Yoga practice many years ago, the only thing I knew was that I felt confident in my skills and had clients who wanted to work with me.
I knew nothing about the logistics or pitfalls of operating my own business. I wasn’t sure where to find affordable office space or how to stay connected to other therapists once I was on my own. I learned a lot about successfully running and enjoying private practice, eventually creating a shared workspace specifically for private practice professionals.
Practice Works provides all the essentials needed for a private practice, providing the exact flexibility and support needed by this unique group of professionals.
Five Essentials to Consider When Starting a Private Practice:
Business Address
A professional business address is essential early on. You’ll need it to form your LLC, secure insurance provider status and establish legitimacy from the start.
Physical Location
Much can be done virtually, but many licenses require a physical address. And having access to a professional space for those clients that prefer in person meetings is crucial to building your practice.
Autonomy
Being able to choose your hours, your specialties, your software and systems is the freedom that makes Private Practice so rewarding.
Flexible Lease Terms
Solopreneurs should save whenever possible. Long leases can be a trap, keeping you locked into costly spaces that no longer fit as your practice needs change.
Community
Connection to other professionals, a referral network and collaboration opportunities will keep you growing professionally and prevent isolation.
Your Options for Office Space in Birmingham
There are several options for finding your own office space: subleasing from another professional, forming a group with others in order to share a space or using a coworking space. Practice Works is a coworking space designed specifically for private practice and includes all the essential factors that make a practice successful. With three locations in the Birmingham area (Southside, Vestavia Hills, and Hwy 280) and membership plans ranging from a business address to a dedicated office, Practice Works can help you make your dream of starting your own private practice a reality.
Becca Impello, PT, Yoga Therapist, Cofounder Practice Works
Becca has been in private practice for over 20 years. She founded Practice Works in 2019 to provide a better option for solopreneurs and private practice professionals like herself.
