November 13, 2017

Dental business coach thrilled with latest course feedback

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Dental business mentor Andy McDougall received this glowing feedback from delegates at his course on business planning for the dental practice.[/caption]We are delighted to share the latest feedback from one of Andy McDougall’s business planning training courses that took place in Liverpool on October 12.The dental business coach from Spot On Business Planning was invited to run a course titled Business planning for the dental practice by Health Education England working across the North West.After the session, delegates were asked:Were the aims and objectives of the lecture met? 100% said yes.Were the learning outcomes effectively stated? 100% said yes.Did the content of the lecture meet your expectations? 100% said yes.Was the course topic relevant to your identified training need? 100% said yes.Did the course allow opportunities for you to reflect throughout? 90% said yes.Would you recommend this speaker? 100% said yes.Would you recommend the session? 100% said yes.Will this course support your role within the practice? 100% said yes.Additional comments written by delegates included:

“A great course in teaching the basics of how to judge the health of your business and how to assess your balance sheets to work out where you can gain profits. Open lecture with lots of opportunities to interact.”
“Excellent course. There was a lot of ground to cover and this was done very succinctly, at the right level. I have said I think further training is needed because I would happily do more in-depth training with the speaker. Highly recommended.”
“Very informative.”

If you would like to find out about Andy’s upcoming courses, please email us at info@spoton-businessplanning.co.uk 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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