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

Nov 21, 2025

BDA Setting up a dental practice

The BDA Setting up a dental practice in-person workshop is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable support, advice and insider information from expert speakers, including Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, on how to set out on your own for the first time.

Oct 16, 2025

Plan your successful exit

Due to demand, Dental Practice Sale (DPS) is hosting another fantastic opportunity for dentists to join leading industry experts. This free event in central London in October is ideal for dentists keen to plan a successful exit, maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.

Join Dental Practice Sale, Spot On Business Planning and AMG Wealth Management on Thursday, October 16 for an informative live event.

The three companies will address key areas of concern to practice owners leading up to a sale, the sale process itself and post-sale aspects.

What should I expect?

  • Learn how to maximise your exit value - what are the drivers?
  • Understand the benefits of structuring your business ready for exit
  • Determine the best point to exit
  • Gain insights on the state of the market today
  • Consider where your practice sits with the different buyers in the market
  • Uncover the details in deal structures
  • Be informed about the valuation process & how you can influence it
  • Be aware of options pre sale such as EOT, Pre Sale Trusts, significant share holder exemption
  • Transition into the next phase of life
  • Ensure you run out of life before running out of money (cash forecasting)
  • Protect the estate for now and future generations
  • Complimentary drinks and buffet from 6.30pm

Location: Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB

Date and time: Thursday, October 16 | 18:30 - 21:59

BDA Business Essentials Course

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

Fill in the form below.

Drop files or click to upload files
Drop files or click to upload files
Drop files or click to upload files
Upload your financial accounts
Max file size 10MB.
Uploading...
fileuploaded.jpg
Upload failed. Max size for files is 10 MB.
By submitting your details you are agreeing to our privacy policy
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Follow us