Dental business mentor gets glowing feedback following BDA course
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Dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning gets glowing reviews from BDA course delegates[/caption]Delegates at the BDA’s recent Business Essentials training course gave dental coach, Andy McDougall, some fantastic feedback – with 100% saying they were satisfied with the event overall.The two-day course titled ‘What every dental practice owner needs to know’ took place on Friday 3 March and Friday 27 January 2017 in London. Delegates completed the course evaluation form for dental consultant Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning and the results are fantastic:
- 100% of delegates rated Andy McDougall’s content as excellent or good (71% excellent and 29% good
- 100% of delegates rated Andy McDougall’s presentation as excellent or good (86% excellent and 14% good)
Aims and objectives feedback
- Were the educational aims and objectives made clear in advance of the meeting? – 100% said yes
- Understand how to assess your dental business’ current position – 100% said yes
- Appreciate a range of commercial techniques – 100% said yes
- Consider how these techniques can be applied to your dental business – 100% said yes
- Appreciate how to drive profitability in your dental practice – 100% said yes
Delegate comments
What did you like most about the course?Altered my thinking about profitabilityEverything!Excel examplesExcellent presentationFound it interestingGood speaker, very interestingI gained more knowledge about how to manage profitability of a practiceIn depth analysis of the business accounts techniques of profit and branding increaseQuality of speakersThe quantity of information. A lot covered and very worth it.There was a working modelWhat is the most useful action point you will take away from this course?Accounts analysisAll of it, as this is what we are doing at my practiceBusiness course was more directed towards the products rather than informationCostsEverythingOrganise financesStudying figures and results of practice regularly to be able to lead successfullyThe high value of business branding
Missed Andy’s last course? Don’t worry!
Join Andy McDougall’s next course – Leading the dental team – taking place in London on Friday July 7. You will gain 6 3/4 hours of verifiable CPD from this one-day course that costs DCPs £95, BDA members £150 and non-members £195.
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.
Plan your successful exit
Due to demand, Dental Practice Sale (DPS) is hosting another fantastic opportunity for dentists to join leading industry experts. This free event in central London in October is ideal for dentists keen to plan a successful exit, maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.
Join Dental Practice Sale, Spot On Business Planning and AMG Wealth Management on Thursday, October 16 for an informative live event.
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.
What should I expect?
- 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
- 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
- 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
Location: Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB
Date and time: Thursday, October 16 | 18:30 - 21:59
Helping Patients Say Yes Without the Sales Pitch
This webinar is guided and led by your host, Dr. Mark Skimming and as a practicing dentist and business owner himself, Mark brings practical, hands-on insight into what it takes to run and grow a successful dental practice. His guidance ensures that every session is not only rooted in strategy but also highly relevant to the day-to-day realities dental practices face.
What You Will Learn:
- How to adapt communication to different patient personality types
- How to present treatment plans with empathy and clarity
- How to improve acceptance without pushy tactics
Who Is This Webinar For:
Practice owners, associates, and treatment coordinators who want to help more patients say yes to the right care without compromising their values.
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