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As a school-based SLP, OT, or PT contractor, you might think that once the school year has started, your chances of securing a contract are slim.
However, the opposite is often true, especially for virtual contractors.
Many contractors actually secure their initial contracts after the school year ha...
What is onboarding? Onboarding is the process that takes place between a contract being signed and the start of billable services. It's about obtaining everything you need from your school to hit the ground running as a contract business.
The onboarding process is crucial for ensuring your direct co...
Venturing into the realm of direct school contracting as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), occupational therapist (OT), or physical therapist (PT) can be both exciting and daunting. Â
Here are five tips to help you navigate this journey and set yourself up for success (regardless of what time of t...
As a contractor providing speech-language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), or physical therapy (PT) services to school districts, expanding your practice by hiring or subcontracting out additional providers can be a significant step. It brings the potential for growth, increased revenue, ...
A common misconception is that the best time to secure school contracts is in the spring, just before the new school year. However, many districts are still hoping for an in-house hire or haven't yet decided to part ways with their current staffing agency.
This reality makes the summer an ideal time...
As a business owner, I frequently encounter a common question when it comes to staffing additional Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Physical Therapists (PTs) for school contracts: should you secure the contract first or hire the provider first?
The answer isn'...
Are you an SLP, OT, or PT looking to expand your contracting business with schools? Navigating the school sales process can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can secure and manage direct contracts that ensure consistent annual growth. In this blog, we’ll explore proven techniques th...
Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Physical Therapist (PT) direct school contractor—or aspiring to be one—wondering what to do during the summer months when schools are closed or operating at a summer capacity?
While having summers off can be a perk of the j...
Have you ever heard of the term "soft life"? It's defined as a lifestyle of comfort and relaxation with minimal challenges or stress. While navigating the sales process in school contracting can be demanding, the overall experience can indeed cater to a softer lifestyle.
Let's explore why school co...
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Physical Therapist (PT), the opportunity to directly contract with schools offers a pathway to elevate your business and achieve professional fulfillment. However, the journey isn't a one-size-fits-all, and that's actually one o...
I am so very excited to write this blog because it's the topic I am MOST passionate about--The Case for the Direct Contractor! Â
In the world of school staffing, bigger isn't always better. There's a compelling case to be made for supporting and championing small businesses (e.g. direct contractors...