Journey to Independence: From Employee to Self-Employed
Journey to Independence: From Employee to Self-Employed
An occupational therapist transitioning from employee to self-employed faced the daunting challenge of managing patient data securely and affordably. The industry-standard software was prohibitively expensive and inefficient, threatening the viability of the new practice.
Key Pain Points
- 1Industry standard software 'Caisse Des Medecins' cost 10,000 CHF annually plus commission per file
- 2Software was difficult to use and inefficient for daily operations
- 3Needed secure, confidential system adhering to Swiss regulations
- 4Limited budget as a new solo practitioner
- 5Overwhelming technical setup for business creation
Comprehensive Business Tech Stack Audit
Conducted extensive research of all available solutions in the Swiss medical software market, focusing on cost-efficiency, security compliance, and user experience.
Methodology
- 1Analyzed all Swiss-compliant patient management software options
- 2Evaluated security and confidentiality requirements for medical data
- 3Compared costs against Swiss median salary to assess feasibility
- 4Assessed user experience and learning curve for each solution
- 5Recommended complete tech stack including website and email solutions
Strategic Tech Stack Implementation
Delivered a complete business technology setup with secure, affordable, and user-friendly solutions.
Patient Management System
Replaced 'Caisse Des Medecins' with 'eErgo' - a Swiss-compliant solution that is 20x less expensive (468 CHF/year) and 100x more ergonomic.
Professional Website
Built a fresh and beautiful website using Webflow, allowing Julie to modify her site visually without technical knowledge.
Secure Email System
Set up Proton Mail, a Swiss service known for efficiency, security, and affordability - perfect for handling confidential patient communications.
Complete Business Support
Provided guidance through the entire technical setup of the business creation process, making the transition feel light and manageable.
Dramatic Cost Savings & Operational Excellence
The new tech stack enabled Julie to launch her practice with professional-grade tools at a fraction of the expected cost.
Annual Cost Savings
95% reduction in software costs
Cost Efficiency
468 CHF/year vs 10,000 CHF/year
User Experience
Dramatically improved ergonomics and usability
Setup Time
Complete tech stack ready in no time
Key Outcomes
- Practice launched with professional-grade infrastructure on a solo-business budget
- Saved equivalent to 1.4 months of Swiss median salary annually
- Secure, Swiss-compliant patient data management system
- Beautiful, easily maintainable website for professional presence
- Confidential email system meeting healthcare privacy standards
"I started as a freelance occupational therapist few months ago. It was a big and scary step in my career, but it felt really light with Livio's support structuring all the technical part of my business creation. In no time, I had a secured email, a fresh and beautiful website, and a patient management software 10 times cheaper than the most famous on the market, and way more efficient in usage!"
Tools & Technologies
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