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  • FHT 2016 Excellence Awards winners announced

    Best in therapy practice and education recognised with 2016 FHT Excellence Awards We’d like to say a very big ‘Thank you!’ to all those members and other special guests who joined us today as we celebrated the achievements of our 2016 FHT Excellence Award winners and finalists.   Now in its sixth year, the FHT’s…

  • Top tips for creating a website that works for you

    Your website greets your ideal clients when you can’t. In the middle of the night, it can give someone a sense of hope. While you’re shopping in Tesco, a potential client can find out more about your business. When you’re on a training course, someone can figure out if you’re a good fit for their…

  • The FHT sponsors camexpo’s keynote theatre

    The FHT is a proud sponsor of this years’ camexpo, the UK’s leading natural health and wellbeing event. Taking place over two days 24-25 September, the show aims to bring together the whole natural and integrated healthcare community, and we’re pleased to announce the FHT will be sponsoring the keynote theatre, as well as exhibiting at the…

  • 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…