July 10, 2017

Dental business coach to speak at BACD Conference

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Dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning to speak at the BACD’s 14th Annual Conference in London in November[/caption]In November, dental business coach Andy McDougall will be leading a session at the BACD Annual Conference entitled Alice in Numbersland: a manager’s guide to delivering better results.The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 14th annual conference will take place at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel from 9th November and the focus of this year’s three-day event to discuss the ins and outs of modern cosmetic dentistry is ‘FAB – Function, Aesthetics, Biology’.Andy, a dental business mentor from Spot On Business Planning, will join some of the world’s most exciting and inspiring speakers. He says: “If asked what it is they actually do, most practice managers would likely respond with a whole host of different activities, from managing the team to ensuring compliance, undertaking marketing and completing the books.

Inspiring speaker

“They might say that they manage the business and all of its components – but ultimately, they are responsible for one thing: the dental practice’s profitability. If the dental practice is not profitable, it isn’t viable.”Andy says his session will illustrate that encouraging profitability is essentially a numbers game. If something can’t be quantified or measured, it can’t be managed. He continues, “Numbers and results go hand in hand. My session will teach dental practice managers how to manage by numbers, what those numbers mean and what they should and should not be measuring to achieve better results.”Andy doesn’t quote textbooks during his sessions; he applies decades of strategic business planning and leadership expertise to assist dental practices to dramatically transform their financial performance. He says, “My session will cover several important objectives that should help dental practice managers improve their practice’s profits. I will help managers understand the significance of managing the numbers – and which metrics are the most important. I will explain how to measure and interpret the results of the activities that matter most to the success of the dental business, and to understand how to use numbers to make the right decisions and achieve the desired financial result.”A spokesperson for the BACD conference said: “An important session for all dental professionals who wish to see the success of their business improve, Andy’s lecture will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the full three-day event.”For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and conference visit www.bacd.com.

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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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