In the last issue, we discussed your employment options—private practice, an associateship, and others.

This issue looks at independent contracting, neighborhoods for your practice, and state licensure. These articles provide a base of practical advice to help you evaluate options. Our Web sites provide you with additional, handpicked resources related to the topics we cover here.

• Learn what you should know before signing an independent contractor agreement. See “Ask the Attorney” at www.studentDC.com/0613021.

• Negotiate a fair and generous compensation rate for yourself with tips from “Pay Parley for a New Practitioner,” at www.studentDC.com/0511091.

Issue 3 > Finding a neighborhood for practice > What is an Independent Contractor? > Get the Facts > Teaming up: A chiropractic alternative > Project No.3 > Understanding the Licensure Process > Download this Issue in pdf format

• Find any chamber of commerce, in the United States and overseas, for relocation, neighborhood, and business information. ChamberofCommerce.com provides tools for current and future business owners.

• In addition to a list of all state licensing boards, the FCLB Web site (Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards) offers advice on licensure exams, applications, and continuing education. See the “For Students and Professionals” section at www.fclb.org.

Next Issue Highlights:

• Your extern experience: Making it meaningful
• Remembering people: A useful habit
• Creating your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
• Project: Collect information in an idea file

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