November 18, 2019

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

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

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.

Jul 10, 2025

Planning your successful exit

Join industry experts & learn how to plan your successful exit at this free live event!

Enjoy an opportunity to join Andy McDougall & Anne-Marie Houston in person at a free event in Surrey in July for dentists keen to maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.

Spot On Business Planning is joining Dental Practice Sale and AMG Wealth on Thursday, July 10 for the informative live event to help dentists plan their successful exit.

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.

One of our strategic partners, Dental Practice Sale, is a specialist dental broker with an expansive national network of contacts and a team whose pedigree encompasses some of the UK’s most important, prestigious and noteworthy dental business transactions. Collectively the team has decades of experience in valuing, buying and selling dental practices and utilises its vast knowledge to offer the best all-round service.

AMG Wealth is a chartered financial planning practice that delivers high calibre intergenerational financial planning advice. It develops close working relationships with clients to provide investment planning based on your personal priorities, such as keeping a good standard of living in retirement or protecting wealth for future generations.

  • 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
  • Hear a personal account from a DPS client & practice seller
  • 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 (if retirement, what you will do, having winter hobbies etc)
  • 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

The event at Brooklands Hotel in Weybridge starts at 6.30pm with drinks and includes a buffet.

Click here to reserve your space: https://www.dentalpracticesale.co.uk/events/evant-2?hsLang=en-gb

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.

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