Learn how to survive & thrive at BDA certified course
Join a two-day intensive business-focused course led by leading dental business coaches Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston from Spot On Business Planning on Friday 19 May and Friday 16 June 2023 at the BDA’s headquarters in London.The course is highly recommended for business owners and practice managers. If you have not seen Andy and Anne-Marie in action, we encourage you and or your PM to book. Success is achieved by understanding what drives your numbers and what specifically influences your profitability. This is exactly what you will explore in detail at the event that will also boost your knowledge and understanding of running your business and how your numbers relate to your decisions and operational results. You will also gain 13 ½ hours’ of verifiable CPD certified by the BDA.Some 70% of our clients have already attended the course and rated it as an excellent adjunct to working with us.What will I learn?This practical course highlights what you don’t know about running a dental business, but really should.Whatever your objective – surviving the economic climate, understanding the impact of reducing or losing your NHS contract, transforming poor performance, preparing for sale, or taking your business to the next level with a vision for expansion – the commercial techniques are the same.Reassess your direction, adapt to survive, gain motivation to implement change and ensure future prosperity.* Learn how to read and interpret your financial numbers* Understand the tools that underpin effective decision making* Transform good decisions into bottom line growth* Feel reassured that by managing your numbers you’ll have greater control in these difficult economic times
- Day one: Equips you with the necessary know-how to assess your business’ current position, teaches a range of commercial techniques, and discusses how they can be applied to your business.
- Day two: Review how you have applied the techniques to your business to improve your financial result, seek further guidance and set out your next steps. Leave with a strategic plan unique to your practice and ready to implement change that will lead to a better financial future.
Please note: this course is delivered in two parts and participants are expected to attend both days.How much does it cost?DCPs £240BDA member £300Non-member £400Fees include refreshments, lunch and all course documentation. The course runs from 9am – 5pm with registration from 8.30am.Click here to book
Our upcoming events
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.
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.
BDA Business Essentials
This two-day workshop is a must-attend if you are keen to re-assess the direction of your business and ensure future financial prosperity for your practice.
We will provide the tools you need to be able to adapt and implement change.
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