Chris Stout and expert contributors draw on their wealth of experience to provide early career and seasoned mental health professionals the knowledge and tools needed to establish a new practice or enhance an already active private practice so it succeeds over the long term. Designed for rapid reading and pick-up-and-put-down use, this reference is packed with personal advice, illustrative case examples, helpful insights and actionable ideas and methods. It features: Engaging special sections including Top Ten Tips; I Wish I Knew Then; Checklists for Success; and Do This Now Up-to-date coverage of Social Networking, E-mail and Websites, Out-sourcing Expert guidance on taxes and money and debt management Innovative ideas on expanding the scope and type of practice Cool Tools for EMR, practice management, and billing resources