Business mentor Anne-Marie talks through the Spot On Business Planning back to work planner
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In this short training video, Anne-Marie Houston shows you around the Spot On Business Planning Gantt chart – an essential planning tool to help practices plan a smoother return to work following Covid-19.Gantt charts are project planning tools that help you identify tasks and actions, assign responsibilities and due dates and monitor progress against a plan.
This video will explain how you can add in team members’ names, add or amend tasks, set priorities, due dates and task statuses, use the time line and insert rows, and she also provides tips for using the chart effectively and offers suggestions for tailoring it to your practice. The Spot On Business Planning Gantt chart is a free download for anyone who attended Part II: Business Revival, the Lunchtime Lockdown live webinar run by Anne-Marie and Andy McDougall and hosted by MediEstates. It was emailed to more than 1,000 attendees after the free webinar on Wednesday April 29.Here is a link to download a revised, easier to use Gantt chart.
Missed either of the live webinars? Don’t worry!
Demand for these webinars has been so great that MediEstates are showing re-runs to ensure as many people as possible can watch them.
Saturday 9th May: 10am – Lesson 1 – click here to register | 12 pm – Lesson 2 – click here to register
Sunday 10th May: 10am – Lesson 1 – click here to register | 12 pm – Lesson 2 – click here to register
Monday 11th May:10am – Lesson 1 – click here to register | 12 pm – Lesson 2 – click here to register
Our upcoming events
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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.

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
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