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

Jul 10, 2025

Planning your successful exit

Spot On Business Planning is joining Dental Practice Sale (DPS) 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.

Andy and Anne-Marie’s presentation will cover:

  • How to maximise your exit value - what are the drivers?
  • The benefits of structuring your business ready for exit
  • Determining the best point to exit

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

Book your space today. Get in touch with DPS: contact@dentalpracticesale.co.uk

Jul 4, 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.

Jun 11, 2025

Spot On Business Mastery

Sign up for the Spot On Business Mastery (SOBM) 2025-26 programme.

Spot On Business Mastery provides you, the principal dentist, with the formula for running your dental business in a way that achieves your financial and lifestyle goals without you being the driving force.

Do you want to…

✅ Develop yourself as a business leader?

✅ Achieve the financial results you deserve?

✅ Enjoy a better work life balance?

Register your early interest now. Limited spaces available.

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