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7 Sep 2018 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Five steps you should take with new starters

Janet Edwards, HR Manager at Practice Plan explains the right processes to have in place when it comes to integrating a new team member. Even the most self-confident of people may experience some form of…

20 Aug 2018 • Practice Management

Selling your practice to an associate – is it better the devil you know?

Irrespective of your current age, most principal dentists have retirement plans that include eventually selling their practice. Having evaluated how much money you will need to retire on and whether your practice is attractive to…

17 Aug 2018 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

How plumbers and taxi drivers might affect associate dentists’ self-employment status

Plumbers and taxi drivers have found themselves with more in common than usual recently, thanks to court rulings about their employment status. These rulings could have ramifications for other professions, in particular associate dentists.

15 Aug 2018 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Stand out in your practice by developing a vibrant culture!

Can you define and articulate the culture of your practice? This is an important question to ask because it impacts your entire team, who all play a part in determining what that culture is, which…

8 Aug 2018 • Practice Management

How do I choose and attract the best buyer for my practice?

Selling a practice can be one of the biggest decisions that you will make in your career and one of the key factors in the decision-making process is selecting who to sell to. Choosing the…

25 Jul 2018 • Practice Management

How to create the perfect open day

A successful open day needs careful planning, there’s a lot to do, but if you follow these top tips from Tanya Rai our Events Manager all will fall into place.

23 Jul 2018 • Practice Management

How dentists can take the heat off their summer tax bill

The recent mini heatwave may have been welcomed by the majority of Britons, however the summer months typically coincide with when businesses most feel the strain on their finances due to declining revenues. For some…

6 Jul 2018 • Practice Management

What does a Practice Plan Workshop Tour entail?

Top hats and toast…two things that are not often synonymous with running a dental practice. Yet under the expert guidance of Sheila Scott and Chris Barrow, these two items were used during Practice Plan’s last…

25 Jun 2018 • Practice Management

The rise of ‘patsumers’ – how can your practice meet their needs?

An emerging phenomenon driven by the impact of technology is set to directly influence the future of dental practice as we know it. The rise of the ‘patsumer’, a new buzzword to describe patients who…

20 Jun 2018 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

CSR – how doing good for others is also good for business

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can have many benefits for dental practices such as increasing staff teamwork, engaging with the local community and building the business’ reputation. However, not many people know how to, firstly, set…

14 Jun 2018 • Practice Management

Brave new dentistry – a code for success

Smileworks dental practice in Liverpool has carved out a unique niche by basing its entire approach on the experience of flying first-class. From the team uniforms, to the airplane seats in the waiting room and…

2 May 2018 • Practice Management

The philosophy of leading a dental team

Zoe Close from Practice Plan speaks to Colin Campbell, oral surgeon and founder of The Campbell Academy, about leadership within a dental practice… Strong leadership is one of the key non-clinical skills that can drive…

30 Apr 2018 • Practice Management

Invest to impress – does your practice make the right first impression?

‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’ is a phrase we often hear in life, whether it’s attending a job interview, going on a date (not that I can remember!) or…

30 Apr 2018 • CSR

Preparing for Lejog

Last October I did a three hundred mile cycle ride across Wales with a group of mates. I did it to raise money for Bridge2Aid. I’m not going to lie…it was tough. Yes, I’d put…

9 Feb 2018 • Practice Management, HR & Employment Law

Adding new members to your team – how staff inductions can ease the way

Staff inductions are a golden opportunity to ensure that your newest employee assimilates into your team well and understands their role from the start. It’s an important step in the recruitment process and, when carried…

26 Jan 2018 • Practice Management

Embedding compliance into practice life

“I do compliance on a Friday.” Sound familiar? This is something I have heard time and again while visiting practices during my years in the profession. And, while it’s great that compliance is being done,…

22 Jan 2018 • Practice Management

Making changes in your new practice

Suki Singh, Regional Support Manager for the North at Practice Plan, shares his tips for implementing changes after buying a new practice.

12 Jan 2018 • HR & Employment Law

Make confident decisions – put on your thinking hats

Running a busy dental practice means challenges can be thrown up on a daily basis. Here, dental business consultant Sheila Scott explores a tried and tested technique to decide how to deal with opportunities or…