Delegate feedback is in for Andy McDougall’s BDA course!

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Join dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning for his business essentials courses at the BDA.
Feedback from dental business coach Andy McDougall’s recent Business Essentials course at the BDA has now been released and we are delighted to say that 96% of delegates were satisfied with the event overall.
Day 1 of the Business Essentials – what every practice owner needs to know course took place at the BDA’s headquarters in London in October. An impressive 100% said Andy’s course content was excellent or good and 93% regarded it as excellent. Andy’s presentation was rated as excellent or good by 97% of attendees and 85% said it was excellent. Not a single delegate was disappointed with the course, which focused on how to run a dental practice to double profits. November 15th is the date for day 2 of the course, which teaches delegates about:
- Leadership
- Management
- Strategy
- Change
- Performance management
- Finance and modelling
- Reporting
- Communication
- Time management
- Team
- Culture
Testimonials from delegates
The course run by the Spot On Business Planning owner was met with widespread praise from delegates – here are just a few of their testimonials.
What did you most like about the course?
Andy is amazing, very structured and useful lecture.Very informative, great speaker.My understanding of the business and costs is much clearer.Very relevant and easy to follow, kept what could have been a dry subject very interesting all day.In depth knowledge of accounts and how to implement in the business.
What is the most useful action point you will take away from this event?
How important decision making is and keeping track of every part of business.To analyse my business in much more detail.Looking at profitability of associate.That I need to get control of the financial management of my practice + this has given me tools to make a start.How changes in variable cost can have a dramatic effect on profit.Assessment of fixed and variable costs, especially the materials and associate costs.
If you would like to find out about Andy’s upcoming courses, please email us or call 01949 851723.
Our upcoming events

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.
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