Attention Doulas! It's not always easy to put on your business hat in such a caring, hands-on profession - especially when it's not a part of your doula training. Check out this book written by Patty Brennan -The Doula Business Guide: Creating a Successful MotherBaby Business. In the book, you will learn how to:
- Determine which business model is right for you (see our detailed analysis of a variety of models)
- Avoid ruined friendships with our frank discussion on the pros and cons of business partnerships
- Identify seven critical decisions every new business owner must make
- Command respect from the medical community
- Build a professional image by establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with clients
- Achieve success through implementation of low-cost, 21st-century marketing strategies
- Set your fees, communicate with clients about money, avoid conflicts, and get paid without hassles or guilt
- Stay out of trouble with the IRS
- Determine whether a nonprofit business model is right for you
- Avoid common mistakes in establishing a doula program
- Win grants up to $200,000 and more to fund your doula program
- Protect yourself from liability
- And lots more
Learn more about the book and read it's reviewshere.