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Who sets the prices for your practice: you or your clients?
October 12, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
You should increase your prices on a regular interval, such as once a year. Farriers are paid for the value they bring to the marketplace. It is useful to assess that value to determine a price structure that is representative of what the services are worth.
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Pat Tearney
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Beyond 'Monkey-See, Monkey-Do' Hoof Care

Developing your ‘farrier vision’ is one way to become a better horseshoer
By Pat Tearney posted on October 12, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
A big factor in separating the truly exceptional farrier from the competent might be developing your “farrier vision.” That’s the ability to “see” inside the foot, as well as to visualize not just the hoof, but also the hoof as part of the entire horse.
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10 Ways to Keep Clients

September 7, 2012 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices
Nothing beats sound horses as a means for keeping your clients happy. However, a farrier business is a service-based business and it is important to pay attention to more than just trimming feet and nailing shoes on feet.
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Frank Lessiter
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Equine Industry Gearing Up For A Comeback

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

While there are still many challenges, it appears that the equine industry is beginning to recover from its disastrous 2008 recession. This is based on the percentage of respondents owning horses or competing with them at the same or higher levels than 2 years ago.


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