Prepare Your Ideal Exit for 2026
15-12-2025As the year draws to a close, many practice owners take a moment to look back at their progress and consider what lies ahead. For some, that reflection naturally leads to bigger questions. When is the right moment to move on. What might life look like after ownership. How do I begin mapping out the … Continue reading “Prepare Your Ideal Exit for 2026”
Understanding Owner Fatigue™: A Growing Issue in Dentistry
09-12-2025Running a dental practice has never been more demanding, and for many principals the weight of responsibility is beginning to show. Rising patient expectations, increasing regulatory pressure and the emotional load of leading a team can slowly chip away at motivation and clarity. It is no surprise that more practice owners are finding themselves stuck, … Continue reading “Understanding Owner Fatigue™: A Growing Issue in Dentistry”
How to take your dental practice to the next level – and save money!
26-11-2025Trending dental products, budget-friendly tips and a preview of 2026 Personalised dental care continues to boost investment. Advanced tools and equipment that assist practitioners in meeting high patient expectations promote further engagement and generate positive word-of-mouth, all of which contribute to business growth. However, there is also a need to balance this investment with profitability, which … Continue reading “How to take your dental practice to the next level – and save money!”
Selling a Dental Practice: Why Being Prepared Makes All the Difference
19-11-2025When dental practice owners start the process of selling, many expect it to take months and assume delays are unavoidable. In truth, long timelines are rarely about finding the right buyer. The real cause of slowdown is almost always the seller’s level of readiness. From decades of supporting UK dentists through successful transactions, one … Continue reading “Selling a Dental Practice: Why Being Prepared Makes All the Difference”
Owner fatigue in dentistry: Understanding the syndrome and its impact
11-11-2025In this insightful article by Andy Acton (published 10 November 2025 in BDJ In Practice), the often-overlooked phenomenon of owner fatigue™ is brought into sharp focus. While many dental practice owners enjoy the autonomy and rewards of running their own business, sustained pressures around decision-making, long hours and personal resilience can erode wellbeing and threaten … Continue reading “Owner fatigue in dentistry: Understanding the syndrome and its impact”
Why Owner Fatigue is Misunderstood
04-11-2025Burnout is a well-known term. There’s sympathy around it. It’s covered in CPD, magazines, even HR policies. But owner fatigue™ often gets missed – partly because it hides in plain sight. You’re still functional. Still profitable. Still showing up. But inside, something has shifted: You feel less connected to your work You have little appetite … Continue reading “Why Owner Fatigue is Misunderstood”
I Love My Practice… So Why Am I So Tired?
08-10-2025In this article, Andy Acton talks about a challenge many principals quietly face: loving your practice yet feeling worn down by it. Drawing on decades of experience with practice owners, Andy shares why this happens and how to spot the early signs before fatigue takes hold. You built this practice. You’ve seen it grow, … Continue reading “I Love My Practice… So Why Am I So Tired?”
Why It Pays to Use a Specialist Dental Solicitor When Selling Your Practice
17-09-2025Selling a dental practice is one of the biggest professional milestones you’ll face and one of the most complex. At Frank Taylor & Associates, we always recommend instructing a solicitor who specialises in dental transactions, rather than relying on a general high-street legal firm. A solicitor with genuine dental sector expertise can save you both … Continue reading “Why It Pays to Use a Specialist Dental Solicitor When Selling Your Practice”
Fix those purchasing errors now! 10 ways to turbo-charge practice profit margins
28-08-2025Dentistry demands a careful balance between providing high-quality care and ensuring business stability. Keeping a close eye on day-to-day operations while planning for long-term success can be challenging – especially when time is money. One of the simplest ways for a dental clinic to improve its financial health – and lower stress levels – is … Continue reading “Fix those purchasing errors now! 10 ways to turbo-charge practice profit margins”
The £1 Million Lesson — Why Reviewing Your Will Matters
20-08-2025When Claire’s aunt passed away earlier this year, she thought the process of winding up the estate would be relatively straightforward. Her aunt, a successful retired businesswoman with no children, had always been close to Claire’s family and often spoke of leaving something behind for her nieces and nephews. But what followed was a sobering … Continue reading “The £1 Million Lesson — Why Reviewing Your Will Matters”
