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The purchase of a dental practice is, for many, one of, if not the, biggest…
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Navigating the sale of a dental practice isn't a simple task; it's a complex journey…
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Our Managing Director, Lis Hughes, recently joined Chris Barrow and Ashley Latter on their podcast…
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We’re often asked how long it takes to sell a dental practice. The honest answer…
The purchase of a dental practice, or indeed any property or business, should be the…
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If you’ve decided now is the time to sell, you need to ensure you are…
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Buying & Selling Practice Post-Lockdown Lis Hughes, Managing Director at Frank Taylor & Associates was…
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In this video, Andy Acton, Director of Frank Taylor & Associates, takes part in a…
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In this article, recently published in Private Dentistry Magazine (December 2019 issue), Andy Acton breaks…
In this article, recently published in Private Dentistry Magazine (November 2019 issue), Andy Acton breaks…
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This is how Dr Shaheen Jogiat, a dentist from the West Midlands, recently described his experience…
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Frank Taylor & Associates wins the Business Excellence Award two years in a row! We…
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When it comes to selling a dental practice, there are many principals who are left…
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Many owners who are thinking about selling in 2026 have already begun exploring their options.…
Over the years, Frank Taylor & Associates has helped thousands of buyers navigate the dental…
Andy Acton is back on the Dental Leaders Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the…
Understanding what your dental practice is truly worth involves far more than a simple number.…
With the new Welsh dental contract now in force as of April 2026, there are…
The start of a new financial year is not just a reset for existing practice…
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Leeds, strengthening our…
For many dentists, selling a dental practice is the single biggest business decision of their…
February is often a defining month for practice owners considering a sale. The optimism of…
Many owners who are thinking about selling in 2026 have already begun exploring their options.…
As the year draws to a close, many practice owners take a moment to look…
Running a dental practice has never been more demanding, and for many principals, the weight…
Trending dental products, budget-friendly tips and a preview of 2026. Personalised dental care continues to…
When dental practice owners start the process of selling, many expect it to take months…
In this insightful article by Andy Acton (published 10 November 2025 in BDJ In Practice),…
Burnout is a well-known term. There’s sympathy around it. It’s covered in CPD, magazines, and…
In this article, Andy Acton talks about a challenge many principals quietly face: loving your…
Selling a dental practice is one of the biggest professional milestones you’ll face and one…
Dentistry demands a careful balance between providing high-quality care and ensuring business stability. Keeping a…
When Claire’s aunt passed away earlier this year, she thought the process of winding up…
The latest Lloyds Bank Healthcare Confidence Index 2025 paints a positive picture for the dental…
For many tenants, the idea of owning their practice location is appealing, especially when landlord…
Featuring insight from Andy Acton, Director at Frank Taylor & Associates. As we pass the…
While most people look forward to the summer holidays with anticipation, for many dental practice…
If you've received an unexpected letter or message from someone claiming they’ll pay more than…
A significant change to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is expected in April 2026, and for…
Every day, brilliant clinicians dream about stepping into ownership - picturing their name above the…
The clock in the office ticked steadily as another day packed with patients wound down.…
Deciding to buy or sell a dental practice is one of the biggest professional and…
Selling a dental practice is never a straightforward process, and sometimes, even when everything seems…
2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the business of…
There’s been a lot of press following the budget about the impact on the dental…
A strong, consistent social media presence can be a powerful asset for boosting business visibility…
The amount of information available to us in the digital age has many advantages and…
Anyone who enjoyed the recent Olympic Games will surely have marvelled at the ability of…
At Frank Taylors & Associates, we understand that a dentist's well-being is influenced by many…
Whether you are thinking of buying and/or selling a practice in the near future, within,…
If accumulating likes on social media has become a laudable and legitimate business goal, it’s…
‘Know your audience’ is wise advice. Rishi Sunak should have taken heed when, on his…
The purchase of a dental practice is, for many, one of, if not the, biggest…
Very few of us would attempt to tackle a complex problem in an area outside…
Navigating the sale of a dental practice isn't a simple task; it's a complex journey…
Communication lies at the heart of almost everything we do, so much so that failures…
We’re often asked how long it takes to sell a dental practice. The honest answer…
In the complex area of dental practice sales, perseverance is a key attribute for success.…
As the year unfolds, many of us may find ourselves with a mix of both…
Without doubt, a fundamental principle of the dental profession is to provide the best level…
The new year has brought some changes in leadership at Frank Taylor & Associates, with…
You talked. We listened. Never has public opinion been so dominant; words or phrases like…
Benjamin Franklin once said that by “failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. This…
Buying a dental practice is a big financial decision, so getting the right financial advice…
Knowledge is power! It’s always lovely to hear positive feedback about the service we deliver,…
Our Managing Director, Lis Hughes, recently joined Chris Barrow and Ashley Latter on their podcast…
Manhar Segal shares a heartfelt account of his journey in dental practice ownership and how…
It’s often said, probably only partly in jest, that the hardest job in the country…
Our Director, Andy Acton, recently joined Zoe Close, Head of Sales at Practice Plan, to…
We are asked to sell dental practices for a variety of reasons, from retirement to…
We love it when we can achieve a great result for our clients, and an…
We’re often asked how long it takes to sell a dental practice. The honest answer…
The purchase of a dental practice, or indeed any property or business, should be the…
Clients come to us for help selling their dental practice for all kinds of reasons…retirement,…
We’ve discussed before that for many in the industry, buying and/or selling their dental practice…
Our Managing Director, Lis Hughes, recently joined Nigel Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Practice…
Until today, the expression was unfamiliar to us too. It appears to denote the speed…
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The use of acronyms is commonplace in most walks of life, and many have just…
In day-to-day life, business and personal, we will often insure against the consequences of an…
It’s been almost impossible to escape the sense of economic downturn; every news broadcast seems…
It’s hard to escape the current uncertainty in the economic environment; it seems that after…
Our latest Practice Value Index, published in the October 2022 issue of Dentistry Magazine, is…
Whilst many of us in the UK have been desperate for rain clouds to provide…
Andy Acton of Frank Taylor and Associates recently led the keynote speech at the Start…
New Normal In the midst of multiple lockdowns, the phrase ‘new normal’ was an alliterative…
In most areas of life, if we are faced with a decision in an area…
In case you missed the presentation by our directors Andy Acton & Chris Strevens at…
We're delighted that Frank Taylor & Associates has been recognised as the 'Best Independent Dental…
The option to call on expert help has long been a valuable lifeline on one…
Whilst the spectre of further lockdowns and rising case numbers mean we can’t be complacent,…
Andy Acton considers how dentistry can embrace change. Thanks to The Dentist Magazine for publishing…
Our director Andy Acton was recently asked to contribute to the Lloyds Healthcare Confidence Survey…
Increasing chair occupancy will increase goodwill value says Lis Hughes, Managing Director of Frank Taylor…
For those looking to increase the goodwill value of their practice, our Managing Director Lis…
Andy Acton discusses some of the common concerns dentists have when buying or selling a…
Set your principal gross at £300,000 max, urges Lis Hughes..... For those of you who…
We are regularly asked by sellers for tips on the best ways to increase the…
So often sellers ask how they can increase the goodwill value of their dental practice…
Many dental practices have seen a surge in patient demand from June last year when…
Andy Acton from FTA, and Kirsty Hague from Hague Dental, discuss the options for dentists…
The phrase ‘Strong and Stable’ probably hasn’t been used in many industries over the last…
After a challenging 2020, we decided to start this year with a bit…
Andy Acton looks at the issue of changing workplace demographics and the impact that might…
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