Get more commercial value from dentistry
To succeed today, dentists must adopt a strategic mindset: understanding business principles, analysing cost structures to make informed decisions. …
Changes to Companies House reporting and what to do about it
From 1st April 2027, all limited companies, including small and micro-entities, will be required to disclose a headline version of their Profit and Loss Account on the public record. …
When is a new patient not a new patient?
Charting success in sales and marketing relies on four key measurables. From a lead to a signed-off treatment plan, semantics and measurable data can help to improve your patient journey. …
Growth Culture
While marketing remains crucial, success now hinges on speed, alignment between teams, and understanding how to convert opportunities effectively. …
Don’t market your dental practice – unless you’re willing to do this first
Marketing success doesn’t depend on luck, budget, or convenience – and it certainly doesn’t happen by magic. It all comes down to strategic, tactical and creative collaboration. …
Don’t be forced into action
In finances, as in life, taking action only when you’re forced will always lead to the worst outcome. …
In a complicated climate, it’s tempting to oversimplify – so why do we keep asking more questions? …
Saving £500,000 is possible, but it won’t be easy
As a time-stretched business owner, it’s natural to focus on the easy wins. But pushing yourself a little further can result in disproportionately enormous gains. …
Inheritance Tax Warning
If you or your household has assets approaching or above £500k (£1m for couples), now is the time to start thinking seriously about inheritance tax. …
Topical discussion on pensions
There’s a grey area between financial and tax advice, which makes integrated, forward-thinking planning essential. …
Should I become a practice owner or stay as a dental associate?
It’s a big decision in any dentist’s career, but choosing to change from an associate and become a practice owner isn’t as straightforward as it seems. …
Practice owner vs successful associate – which path wins?
Factors like income, wealth, time, and gratification help you assess what fits your goals. …
The marginal gains making a difference
If your practice’s performance isn’t at peak, the solution may not lie in big changes, but small, incremental gains. …
Don’t break the £100k glass ceiling
Too many dentists are falling foul of an HMRC quirk they never saw coming – but with proper planning, it’s easy to avoid. …
Should you overpay on your mortgage?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, the key is to understand your personal financial goals and circumstances. …
Write it off! Tax tips for practice owners
In a world where costs keep rising and margins keep shrinking, every pound counts. …
If you don’t understand your finances, you’re not alone
If finances aren’t your forte, you’re not unusual. But it’s never too late to expand your skillset – and your confidence. …
Important capital allowances update
A time-sensitive opportunity for owners of furnished holiday lets to claim capital allowances before the April 5th deadline. …
