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  • Banish that headache!

    FHT President Paul Battersby, has contributed to a feature in the September issue of Natural Health magazine, entitled ‘Banish that Headache’. Working to raise the profile of the FHT and it’s members, Paul’s expert insight highlights the benefits of complementary therapies in managing tension-type headaches, while emphasising the importance of the FHT Accredited Register. ‘”Most of…

  • The real reason clients aren’t calling

    When you know you get great results for clients, it can be hard to understand why someone doesn’t want to book an appointment with you, when they need the exact service you offer. Perhaps you’re getting plenty of enquiries. Maybe there’s a lot of polite interest. You may even be getting a healthy number of…

  • How to get clients without advertising or cold calling

    To make a meaningful difference through your work, you need to have clients to help. You know it’s not enough that you just exist. You get that people need to know about you first. But when your mind turns to promoting your good work you think of cold calling or dishing out business cards at…

  • 4 reflections on sticking to your prices

    “Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” – Anna Taylor If you’re anything like me, you were raised to believe that generosity is about giving. You were taught the importance of sharing at a very…

  • The 3 ways to grow your holistic practice

    In our new blog series, marketing teacher and business mentor Lisa Barber at Roots and Wings will help you to market with integrity and attract new clients… You’ve thrown heart, soul and savings into your training. And now you’re ready to receive money in return for the valuable service you offer clients. You’re doing something that’s…

  • Free webinar with Macmillan Cancer Support

    Join Macmillan Cancer Support for a free webinar: giving advice on physical activity… Every month, Justin Webb, Macmillan’s Physical Activity Engagement Manager, is hosting a webinar on how to give very brief advice on physical activity to people living with cancer. Open to all healthcare professionals, the webinar will help you to raise awareness of the…

  • Essential guide to bookkeeping

    Enterprise Nation has teamed up with Xero to bring you an essential guide on bookkeeping and how a bookkeeper can help run your business. If you’re a small business owner, you’ll be familiar with juggling several tasks at once. As well as keeping things running, you need to generate income, keep your customers happy and look…

  • Important changes for health and well-being employers in Scotland

    If you’re an employer, please note that the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) comes into effect from 6 April 2016. The Scottish rate for 2016 to 2017 has been set at 10%, meaning 10p in every £1 will go to the Scottish Government. You may have already received your annual coding notice but, if…

  • A five step plan for small business success

    Enterprise Nation, in partnership with Staples, has published its five step plan for small business success. From planning and organising, to networking and time-saving tricks, read more about how to make the most of your business. Particularly in the early years of owning your business, networking is a vital skill to practice regularly. Whether you’re…

  • Complete cover

    Bev Bartlett, membership and insurance manager at The Federation of Holistic Therapists, helps therapists choose the right insurance for their business  Insurance is crucial for your business, protecting you from issues such as lawsuits, false claims, accidents and fire damage. So what kind of insurance do you need and why? Generally speaking, insurance falls into two categories;…

  • Free webinar on self-employment in the health and well-being industry

    Join HMRC on 18 February at 6.00pm for a free webinar on getting started as a self-employed therapist. From the basics of National Insurance to the importance of good record keeping, an introduction to self-assessment to budgeting for your first tax year – this webinar is a great introduction for all members who are starting their…

  • A guide to business expenses for the self-employed

    FHT regularly updates our self-employed members with resources and support from HMRC. In our latest update, HMRC offers a free guide on ‘Business Expenses for the Self-employed’. Covering pre-trading expenses, ‘day to day’ revenue expenses, capital allowances and using flat rates or ‘simplified expenses’ this guide will also show what to claim for items that are…