Excellent feedback to Andy McDougall’s BDA Business Essentials course

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Join dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning for his business essentials courses at the BDA[/caption]On two Fridays in October the BDA held a Business Essentials ‘What every dental practice owner needs to know’ training course that was met with widespread praise from delegates.Attendees were asked to complete a course evaluation form and 100% said they were satisfied with the event overall and 100% praised dental business coach Andy McDougall, from Spot On Business Planning, for his content, which they rated either excellent (82%) or good (18%). His presentation was given further praise with 81% rating it excellent and 19% good.
Aims and objectives
- Were the educational aims and objectives made clear in advance of the meeting? 95% said yes
- Do you understand how to assess your business’ current position? 98% said yes
- Can you now appreciate a range of commercial techniques? 100% said yes
- Can you consider how these techniques can be applied to your business? 100% said yes
- Can you appreciate how to drive profitability in your practice? 100% said yes
Delegates were asked what they most liked about the business planning course and here are just some of the responses Andy received:
- Direct language and actions
- Energetic and clear explanation of a subject that could easily be very hard going
- Explanation of accountancy principles and how to apply them in dentistry
- Interesting and relevant topic in which we get no training at dental school
- Listening to Andy and his jokes J. Very inspirational and motivating
- Made me apply scenarios at my own practice
- Good presentation and logical approach and format
- Relevant and lots of ideas for scrutinising my business
When asked what the most useful action point delegates would take away from this course, respondents said:
- Andy’s number
- How to read a set of accounts
- The 4 stages involved in business planning
- Having to delve deeper into the numbers to understand why
- Copy of the presentation
- Knowing how to interpret accounts better and the large impact subtle changes can bring about
- Strategy is important – profit increases are possible without spending
- Thanks a lot Andy and Anne-Marie – very useful information as always
If you would like to find out about Andy’s upcoming courses, please email us or call 01949 851723.
Our upcoming events
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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.

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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