February 22, 2023

Are you achieving your January goals?

We are already in late-February. How many of us are still sticking to our January goals? Are we exercising or eating healthily as often as we were in the first few weeks of 2023? Your dental coaches may have set you targets for the first quarter – are you delivering? How much more would we have achieved if we’d sought help from a personal trainer rather than going it alone and joining a gym or buying those free weights now gathering dust?

The good intentions we set when we have downtime during the holidays can quickly become swallowed up by the day to day, especially if we own, run and work in our own businesses. It’s the same as those patients who believe paying for a monthly dental plan is all they need to transform their dental health. As we know, it’s the cleaning regime we have between visits and our commitment to attending dental and hygiene appointments regularly that achieves results and ensures long term health.

Do you need a personal trainer?

At Spot On Business Planning we provide personal, bespoke business coaching to dental practice owners and practice managers. One of our clients summed it up beautifully when he said:

SOBP are like top sporting coaches training elite athletes towards Olympic success. Yes, the process involves decision-making, hard work and self-discipline. But if you follow our insightful, expert advice, you too could achieve dental gold and double your net profit within three years.

Khalid Master, Bank View Smile Studios

Our approach to working with you is based on building a long term partnership. Our business strategists, business analysts, accounting technicians and marketers become part of your team. Our breadth of skills extends to strategy & strategic planning, financial analysis, strategic and tactical marketing, change & performance management, leadership & management development, problem solving, decision-making… everything you need to run your business effectively and profitably. We share and implement business and leadership skills that will make you and your management team more savvy, structured and successful.

Is it time you considered personal coaching, tailored to your needs? Get in touch to find out how Spot On Business Planning can help.

Our upcoming events

Jun 10, 2026

Putting Profit Back into Practice

Will you have enough money for retirement?

Do you know how to maximise your eventual practice sale, and fully understand the practical and legal issues surrounding such a sale?

Are your current personal and professional finances structured in the best way to grow your wealth and minimise tax?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘no’ or ‘I’m not sure’, this financial planning masterclass for principal dentists is for you.

Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston will be joining an expert line-up of speakers who will deliver essential knowledge on how to:

  • Grow and sell your practice at the highest value possible
  • Understand the tax implications around such a sale
  • Secure the retirement of your dreams
  • …and put a plan in place that makes all of the above achievable.

The event concludes with a complimentary buffet and Q&A, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions and soak up the expertise of the speakers. You will also acquire 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD.


We hope to see you there!

BDA Business Essentials Course May-June 2026

This two-day workshop is ideal for any dental business owner and their practice manager looking to transform poor performance, prepare for sale, or take their practice to the next level with a vision for expansion. Presented by industry experts Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, this interactive workshop will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to succeed in today’s competitive market.

Book your 121 Zoom with Andy McDougall

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