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Wednesday, 13th January 2027

Online

7.00pm

Ready to own your first practice but not sure how to fund it?

Finance is often the biggest hurdle for first-time buyers, and having the right specialist support can make all the difference. This webinar will explain how dental practice funding works and how expert guidance can help you secure the right finance for your purchase.

Join us for “Securing Funding for Your First Dental Practice Purchase” with guest speaker David Brewer, Managing Director of FTA Finance and a specialist in arranging finance for dental practice purchases.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday 13 January 2027
⏰ Time: 7.00pm
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

Start the new year with a clear plan. David will take you through the funding process from start to finish, drawing on his experience helping dentists secure finance for their first purchase.

What you’ll learn:

The lending landscape: How dental practice lending currently looks and what that means for first-time buyers.
Getting finance-ready: The steps to take now to put yourself in the strongest possible position for a future purchase.
What lenders look for: The personal and professional factors that are weighed up when assessing a prospective practice owner.
Preparing your information: The business plan, forecasts and personal details you’ll need to pull together, and why they matter.
Deposits and borrowing: How much you’re likely to need upfront, how borrowing levels are assessed, and ways to make your funds go further.
Your funding options: An overview of the finance routes available to first-time buyers.
The value of specialist support: How working with an experienced finance broker can save you time, avoid costly mistakes and help secure the best terms.

Why attend?

Specialist insight: Learn from someone who arranges dental practice finance every day.
Practical next steps: Leave with a clear idea of what to do next on your route to ownership.
Live Q&A: Put your own funding questions directly to David.

Places are limited, so register now and take the first confident step towards funding your first dental practice.

Sanjay Magecha

16:18 17 Jul 26

We've worked alongside Frank Taylor & Associates on numerous dental practice sales and acquisitions over many years, and they've consistently been a pleasure to deal with. Andy and the team combine strong market knowledge with a practical, get-it-done approach that keeps transactions moving and helps both buyers and sellers reach a fair outcome. As accountants working on the other side of these deals, we value their professionalism and responsiveness. Sanjay TG Associates

Bilal Chaudhry

13:47 08 Jun 26

Andy took the time to understand our situation, offered clear and practical advice, and made the whole process feel straightforward and well-supported. His approachable manner and genuine interest in achieving the best outcome stood out throughout.I would have no hesitation in recommending Andy and the team at FTA Associates to anyone looking for trusted, knowledgeable advisers.

Raj Kumar

11:32 29 May 26

Selling my practice through FTA, I found the team to be exceptionally professional. Not only did FTA find me the right price, but also the right buyer. Georgia, Lis and the team provided an excellent service and were extremely informative. Thank you for your work!

Jay Mirz

16:06 18 Apr 26

Attended the Frank Taylor Buyers Masterclass and it was genuinely one of the most valuable sessions I’ve been to.Frank Taylor & Associates put together a very well-structured course that breaks down the entire acquisition process clearly, from understanding financials to navigating negotiations and funding.Andy and Chris were both excellent — very knowledgeable, transparent, and practical in their approach. They didn’t just speak theory; they gave real-world insights that you can actually apply straight away. Also very approachable and friendly.Would recommend!

Daniel Saleem

17:37 06 Feb 26

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about everyone at FTA! They are a foundation of the whole industry and are always there to help in any situation. Genuinely amazing people - we are lucky to have them!

Hannan Saleem

16:36 06 Feb 26

Andy, Chris, Ollie and the wider FTA team have been absolutely fantastic to work with. Always prepared, highly knowledgeable, and focused on doing the right thing rather than just pushing a deal through. They genuinely care and have consistently gone above and beyond for us. If you’re considering buying or selling a dental clinic, these are the people you want on your side. Highly recommend.

Sabah Rodrigues

08:24 19 Jan 26

We bought our first practice a couple of years ago and have been working hard to develop and grow it.I reached out to Andy for a chat about reviewing our progress and planning forward with a current valuation. Andy was so easy to talk to and clearly very knowledgable. We’re looking forward to working closely with Frank Taylor to help guide our growth and direction.Whether you’re thinking of selling, planning an exit strategy or interested in reviewing where you’re at with your practice, reach out to Frank Taylor. I highly recommend Andy!

Saravanan Vignarajah

12:35 13 Jan 26

Had a really helpful introductory conversation with Andy. Clear, honest perspective on how banks and buyers view dental practices, especially from a first time buyer standpoint. Appreciated the transparency and lack of pressure.

Willem Ueckermann

09:04 10 Nov 25

The very capable and efficient team at Frank Taylor & Associates helped me to sell my dental practice with the minimum hassle or delay. The whole process was very clearly explained right from the start and a prospectus produced and advertised in no time at all. Interested parties were vetted to avoid time wasting and full support was provided once we received an offer. Throughout the process communications were clear and there was always somebody to provided advice. The sales process took as long as expected and the level of support was of the same standard all the way to completion. I'm very glad that I chose FT to sell my business and I can honestly recommend their services to any of my colleagues.

Imran Kassam

14:43 26 Sep 25

Great day spent with FTA in Birmingham at their 'buying a dental practice' course. Very useful and informative. Looking forward to the journey ahead! Many thanks, Dr Imran Kassam

Hamstreet Dental Clinic

19:36 25 Sep 25

My experience with FTA and Andy has been nothing short of exceptional. Over ten years ago, they guided and supported me through the purchase of my first practice, and since then, our relationship has remained consistently strong and positive. Most recently, FTA have been instrumental in supporting me through the sale of my practice, providing expert guidance at every stage of the process. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication have been invaluable. I would wholeheartedly recommend FTA to any colleagues or friends looking to purchase, expand their portfolio, or sell their business with confidence and a clear, well-structured plan.

Justin JJannati

21:23 28 Aug 25

Andy Acton (and his lovely team) have helped me through several aspects of my dental portfolio, including practice acquisition, finance and more. I have known Andy for several years now and so, I am confident to say that his advice is comparable to non-other. Thank you Kristi, Georgie, Chloe, Liz and the rest of the team! Strongly recommend FTA without a shadow of a doubt.

Jose Eusebio

09:51 13 Jun 25

I had a very good experience with Emmma (Mumby) who carried the valuation process of the clinic. She was kind, attentive, competent, helpful, and insightful throughout. I’m very satisfied with the service provided and would highly recommend the company for this process.

Ross MacRae

14:37 27 May 25

Ray gave comprehensive advice which he made easy to understand.

jay

19:22 13 Mar 25

Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences had the pleasure of hosting Mr Andy Acton for the evening. The aim, to discuss all things practice ownership and the business of dentistry. Something not covered by the dental curriculum but vital to development after graduating. Andy was generous with his time and his knowledge and so many have benefitted from it. Thank you Andy.

Renuka Arun

18:43 10 Mar 25

Thank you for helping me sell my practice, you supported me through out my whole journey and helped me tackle any problems on the way. I was delighted that I received my asking price with your help. I would 100% recommend you to others who are thinking of selling your practice.

Anand Lakhani

15:42 17 Feb 25

Great service from start to finish. Would recommend FT for any dental transactions going forward.

Nav Bhatti

13:59 27 Sep 24

Absolute wealth of knowledge, they are market leaders in this for a reason! Andy is great at breaking down everything into easy to digest points, helping to navigate the minefield of buying/selling dental practices that exists today. Thanks again and looking forward to working with you again in the near future - Nav

Jo Darby

07:05 17 Sep 24

FTA give a truly excellent service. Great to deal with and they keep you updated regularly. From the initial meeting with Henry for a valuation you then have your own sales manager for day to day contact. Georgia was a great manager and found us a buyer very quickly. Totally recommend.

Bikram Narang

19:39 12 Sep 24

Great speaking to Andy today! So generous with his time and advice. Honest, clear and concise. Look forward to the future!

Mark Moran

06:29 14 Aug 24

Frank Taylor did a great job marketing my practice, finding several suitable buyers and allowing me to complete within 12 months for asking price. Friendly and helpful team with excellent communications. Can recommend.

adnan rehman

20:00 01 Aug 24

The whole team have held my hand thru a some twists and turns and have been very professional. Big thanks to Georgia who has been tentative and very sensitive to my situation as the vendor. TY

IDC Team

08:44 29 Jul 24

A wonderful experience.I found the team to be very professional, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful. Georgia especially was exceptionally proactive and generous with her time and service. I would highly recommend FTA.

Rashi Girdhar

22:16 27 Jun 24

My experience with the team at Frank Taylor & Associates has been really great thus far. Andy and Chris, in particular, are very responsive and always available to answer any questions.

Sowjanya Avireddi

15:29 22 Jun 24

This a wonderful course for someone who are looking to buy a practice and lacking motivation and confidence due to lot of confusions.I would recommend this anyone.

N Siva

15:28 22 Jun 24

Fantastic and insightful course. Breaking down seemingly complex concepts into information that is no longer intimidating!

Reema Singla

14:10 17 Apr 24

Gem of a person, Andy Acton! Highly recommend his business!

Khalid Master

23:47 29 Feb 24

Having attended a few seminars organised by Frank Taylor & Associates in the past, I enrolled onto the Leadership Lessons lecture by Chris Barrow recently, wanting to learn about a topic not readily covered via online seminars or by other providers. I wasn't disappointed as I was educated, inspired and entertained in equal measure. I'm appreciative that FT&A arranged this event and opened it up to all. Much obliged and keep up the great work.

Aria Mohammadi

15:50 28 Feb 24

The team at Frank Taylor and associates have been extremely professional and knowledgeable in helping me in relation to the sale of my dental practice.I have no hesitation in recommending them highly.

Roy Baylis

10:54 28 Feb 24

Typical Chris Barrow - a privileged, priceless hour of humility, insights, lessons learned and generous sharing of experiences gained. May his Tribe always increase!

Lisa Dunbar

19:29 22 Feb 24

I highly recommend this business. The service is second to none and they took care of all my needs.

Christopher B

12:28 08 Feb 24

Georgia Ridgewell-May at Frank Taylor & Associates has been instrumental in our search for the right dental practice. Though my business partner and I haven't made a purchase yet, Georgia's guidance through the complex market has been invaluable. Her quick, thoughtful responses and her knack for making herself easily accessible have significantly eased our journey. Her dedication and ability to understand our unique needs stand out, making our decision-making process smoother and more informed. Georgia's professionalism and genuine care for her clients shine through, making her an exceptional asset to anyone navigating the dental practice landscape. Thanks Georgia!

Vishal Patel

16:39 25 Aug 23

I’ve been a member of FTA for a few years and the advice Andy and his team have provided have been invaluable. Andy goes out of his way in his personal time to help you if you need any help and we’ve also had a fantastic help from David Brewer when we were purchasing our first practice.The added bonus is that Andy’s podcast provide an excellent insight into all things to do with the dental profession and more.

Kirsty Hague

15:06 09 Aug 23

We have come to know Andy and Chris and the team at FTA due to our mutual interest in supporting people to find, develop and create their dream practices. Their passion for what they do was clear from the start and its always a pleasure when our paths cross and we can support each other. True professionals who really know their stuff.

Gavin Khedun

20:23 02 Aug 23

Frank Taylor have been a great help assisting with my practice sale.

Stuart Randell

19:09 01 Aug 23

Couldn’t recommend FTA more highly. Their professionalism and broad range of services offered are second to none. Personally I have been dealing with David Grainger and his team who have gone above and beyond in helping both secure finance and signpost necessary services throughout the practice purchase. The support and advice offered throughout are incredible. Would rate six stars if I could.

Peter Sansom

16:04 23 May 23

Frank Taylor & Associates were great at helping value the business, finding lots of buyers, organising the viewings, gathering feedback, and helping with the offer process.From Emma who dealt with the valuation, to Kristi, Georgia and Lauren who led the viewing process, and Lis who oversaw everything and remained in touch with all sides throughout. A well joined up team with great communication and seller empathy.

safa somi

21:28 09 Nov 22

Great experience having 1 to 1 consultations with Chris Strevens who was very well prepared and gave me valuable advice and guidance to start my exciting journey. Thank you, Chris!

Khan S

23:31 05 Sep 22

Very professional company.Recently bought a practice with FTA. Would definitely recommend the team and look forward to working with you again in the future.Thanks

MK Kazi

20:35 05 Sep 22

lovely doing business, great guys, always quick to reply and try and reach out to get great results for both buyer and seller

Aamir Vaghela

07:40 08 May 22

I have felt well looked after by the whole team at FTA, especially Andy who has been hospitable and is very knowledgable within his field. Thank you!

Alex Sharp

13:32 20 Apr 22

I have had great customer service and a great experience so far using FTA. I have been working with Georgia Ridgewell-May and she has been very polite, professional and considerate when working with me and dealing with my request.

Chetan Sharma

04:21 01 Mar 22

I am at the early stages of my deveopment with FTA but they have already proven to be extremely helpful and selfless with their advice and knowledge. Thank you Andy! 😊🙏🏽

Asim Mahmood

23:01 31 Jan 22

We have had a few dealings with the various aspects of FTA. We are happy with the professionalism, honesty and integrity. The team are always on hand, and happy to help.Thank you!

Farydon Mirzai

17:19 21 Jan 22

Frank Taylor is my first place to go whenever I have an enquiry. It has been in this field for long time and gathered massive knowledge and expertise in dental market.

P Guillon

15:23 13 Jan 22

They go straight to the need of the client, are very professional and have a clear understanding of the market to know what solutions to recommend.

Timothy Brown

20:09 11 Jan 22

As a company who performs a very similar service in Canada it is an honour and a privilege to call the team at Frank Taylor and associates colleagues. We have studied companies like this across the globe. Frank Taylor and associates adheres to the highest level of ethics that I can find.

Amandeep Uppal

11:17 08 Jan 22

Very helpful first conversation with Andy Acton who has helped us form a clear set of next steps to commence our purchasing journey.

hussein bandali

14:46 06 Jan 22

Had a great convo with Andrew Acton, really helpful and explained things really well!

Keith Murray

11:33 15 Nov 21

They were instructed at short notice and their advise was both expressed clearly and received promptly

ronak patel

10:59 29 Oct 21

Spoke to Andy, who I found to be professional, responsive and very knowledgeable.

ACE CH

07:28 27 Oct 21

I spoke to Andy and he was being very helpful and answered all of my questions, he knows what he's doing👌

Kumara B

16:07 21 Oct 21

Spoke to Andrew Acton, what a great guy with abundance of knowledge on dental practices buying and selling. Very professional guy and always first to share his knowledge on dental platforms.I wish I met him earlier in our transaction, will look forward to do business in future.

Ramtin Taheri

18:51 03 Aug 21

I have had excellent dealings with Frank Taylor and the director Andy Acton. He’s always open to giving advice about how to optimise my practice for future sale.This is where I will be coming when the time comes to sell my practice and in the meantime for my next practice purchase

Lancashire Smiles

13:57 01 Jun 21

I spoke with Andy who answered all my questions. He was clear, understanding and helpful in providing me with the information I required as well as informing me about other things to consider.A valuable session! Thank you Andy.

Darya Kolas

08:13 03 May 21

FTA are very active in the dental market which allows them to provide most accurate and up-to-date advise. Highly recommend

Kamal Salih

12:17 25 Mar 21

A pleasure to work with, with excellent service and plenty of resources available to help dentists develop their own skills in the business and marketing field!

Anthony Olowo

21:50 11 Mar 21

I stumbled across Andy through a colleague suggesting he would be a great person to answer some of my questions on practice ownership. After answering my first 2 questions, he then arranged a zoom call on the same day and gave me great advice. He booked me in for 30 mins but gave me an hour of his time for no personal gain whatsoever! Absolute fountain of knowledge, definitely a go to within the industry!!!

Asad Chaudhry

13:18 17 Feb 21

I asked to setup a one-to-one call with Andy Acton following a Clubhouse chat I was listening to. He was prompt to get that arranged and the conversation we had was incredibly valuable to me as someone in the market to buy a dental practice. He was able to answer all my questions in detail and was very personable. I would recommend anyone looking to purchase a dental practice to get in touch with him.

Mihir Shah

22:12 09 Feb 21

Frank Taylor & Associates helped me purchase my first dental practice. I must say that Andy Acton and the entire team are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and very professional!They offer a first class service and I would not recommend anyone else to buy or sell a dental practice or help broker a practice purchase. They offer a number of services linked to wealth management, media support and legal support.Frank Taylor have been involved within the dental industry for over 20 years. They are experts! They want to form relationships with their clients and I could not speak highly enough of them.

Latha Rajagopal

13:47 25 Jan 21

Very prompt service, helpful and supportive. Would highly recommend using FTA.

Moneeb Ahmad

07:46 10 Dec 20

Great company providing in depth and genuine help. Great knowledge in the industry.

Anish Patel

18:02 03 Dec 20

Spoke to Andy who gave some great, honest and very helpful advice about the UK dental market and practice ownership - extremely helpful as a current associate

Tobi Oluwole

20:32 30 Nov 20

I reached out to Andy via social media. He responded very quickly and made considerable effort to sort out an initial consult with me which fitted around my unusual schedule. During the meeting he was very empathetic, knowledgeable and understanding of my situation and my business aspirations. He offered great advice and reassurance for how to navigate the daunting next step in my career.

moonis Iqbal

14:04 30 Sep 20

Andy sucha greay guy, very professional , helpful and quick to response for all queries . Highly recommend Andy and FT for thei services. Genuine people to deal with.

Fahad Khan

15:15 09 Sep 20

Andy is incredibly easy to talk to, friendly and understands every facet of the dental world and beyond. He has helped me a great deal and has made a general road map for me to achieve my goal. His experience and advice has given me a lot of value. Really pleased

Adrian Cooke

14:25 18 Jan 19

This highly professional and experienced organisation were instrumental in making the sale of my practice a success. Of all the valuations I had done they were the ones that correctly assessed and subsequently delivered the best return for my business.During each step there was a personal contact guiding me through the often arduous and convoluted process of selling a practice. Their knowledge of the dental sector was invaluable in getting the process to completion. There were frequent updates and support.which continued well past the phase of finding a buyer and negotiating a price.As one of the largest dental estate agents I felt that my practice was marketed as widely as possible and it was a great comfort to know that I was selling through such a well respected agency.

Andrew Hawker

11:40 09 Jan 19

I found Frank Taylor Associates to be very knowledgeable and helpful, throughout the process of selling my dental practice. There was a lot of work to do to get through the journey, but FTA were always quickly available over the phone and gave me first class support. I would recommend their services to anyone else who is selling their practice.

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