october, 2020

Event Details
The choice for any Dentist to commence their own Practice is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their career. While the clinical setup of the Practice
Event Details
The choice for any Dentist to commence their own Practice is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their career. While the clinical setup of the Practice is extremely important there is usually a lack of clarity on key matters in setting up or buying into a Practice.
This all day seminar will introduce Dentists to the critical considerations for the journey into establishing and running their own profitable business into the future and will consider all aspects in this pivotal decision making process, including Financial, Risk, HR, Marketing and Legal.
Topics include
- Accounting and Tax Fundamentals
- Starting in Practice – key things you need to know about being in practice, including structures, tax, super, joining or buying into a practice (each of these topics have their own more detailed seminars)
- Structuring for Dental Practice – Company, Trust, Partnership, Sole Trader, which is right for me?
- Tax Issues for issue for Dental Practices – key tax matters you need to know
- Superannuation issues for Dental Practices – key superannuation matters you need to know
- Dentist arrangements – Contractor and Service Entity arrangements, getting it right
- Joining or buying into a practice – what are you getting and how do you value it?
- Agreements in Dental Practice – how to get your Dentist Arrangements correct and the critical agreements you need including Shareholder, Unitholder, Associateship and Service Agreements
- Practice Ownership – ownership options for Solo Practice to Large Practices and what you need to know to avoid ownership disharmony
- Financing and Insurance essentials for Dentists
- Considerations when buying a practice
- Selecting, analysis and valuing a practice
- Employing the right team and learning how to retain them
- Setting up your marketing plan
- Marketing Channels
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Increasing loyalty and retention
- Attracting new customers
- Purchase contract issues/tips
- Service Agreements
- Employees vs Contractor arrangements
- Legal issues around leases etc
- Case study
more
Speakers for this event
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Georgina Odell
Georgina Odell
Commercial Lawyer in the UK and Australia
Georgina has more than 19 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer in the UK and Australia. She is known for her detailed background in commercial and banking transactions and documentation, insolvency procedures and issues, business and asset sales and restructuring, as well as related litigation and employment issues. She advises insurance businesses, health practitioners and the not for profit sector. Georgina has personally negotiated, drafted and completed many major commercial transactions and her recent work includes the due diligence, acquisition and structuring of multiple insurance broker businesses (share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and authorised representative agreements).In the health sector, Georgina advises on the establishment and dissolution of professional partnerships (dental, pharmacy and veterinary practitioners), provides advice on pharmacy location rules and advises on franchising and licencing agreements.She advises UK companies wishing to register and trade in Australia. In recent work, she was the legal adviser on a multi-million dollar city centre development partnership involving complex funding and partnership contracts.
URL https://www.meridianlawyers.com.au/people/georgina-odell/
Commercial Lawyer in the UK and Australia
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Shane Morgan
Shane Morgan
Partner at Cutcher and Neale Chartered Accountants
Shane Morgan joined Cutcher & Neale in January 2005 and became a Partner in July 2012. He works within the Specialist Dental/Medical Division and also has a particular interest in Self Managed Superannuation for the Dental/Medical client base. Shane is a noted presenter and commentator, regularly speaking at events for a range of industry organisations including the Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Medical Association (AMA (NSW)), the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) and the SMSF Association.He has extensive experience with dental professionals and has assisted many practitioners in planning and structuring their businesses, improving their financial performance and structuring for business succession.
Partner at Cutcher and Neale Chartered Accountants
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Simon Palmer
Simon Palmer
Specialist in dental recruitment and dental practice sales
With more than 15 years’ experience in dental recruitment and dental practice sales, Simon Palmer has extensive knowledge of and insight into the Australian dental industry. He is a regular contributor to dental publications and journals, and is regarded as an expert on dental practice purchases and sales in Australia.Simon has a deep understanding of the complexities and sensitivities involved in buying and selling dental practices and is committed to ensuring his clients get the price, terms and compatibility they are looking for. Simon has a business broker’s license in most states and has conducted hundreds of transactions throughout Australia. He oversees the entire process from information/documentation gathering through to negotiations, contracts and transitions.
URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/Simon-Palmer
Specialist in dental recruitment and dental practice sales
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Stuart Chan
Stuart Chan
BCom, CA, G Dip FP, Dip FMB Management
Working closely with his clients to better understand their personal and financial circumstances, Stuart finds great reward in seeing his clients achieve their goals through tailored wealth creation and preservation strategies. Stuart takes a holistic approach, allowing him to plan for all aspects of his clients’ personal finances including their practice/ business, investments and superannuation. Stuart has been with Cutcher & Neale since 2009 and is a Partner of our Specialist Medical Services division, providing specialised accounting and financial services to both Medical and Dental professionals, in addition to providing specialist advisory services to Private Clients and Small to Medium Enterprises. He is a regular presenter of training programs for professional organisations including the AMA (NSW), the AAPM and other general and specialist medical associations.
BCom, CA, G Dip FP, Dip FMB Management
Organizer
ADA NSW Centre for Professional DevelopmentOur advocacy for members ensures we stay united as a profession, securing the profile, funding, support and recognition to allow us to continue advancing dentistry. As a not-for-profit organisation led by dentists for dentists, our remit is to deliver value to members and we do this in six key ways: Advocacy The strongest professions are those that are well represented Continuing Professional Development Providing comprehensive and respected CPD in world class facilities Networking and Connections Mentorship, events, local divisions and study groups Professional and Peer Advice On dento-legal matters, compliance, practice management, HR, IR, pharma News and Filtering We deliver what dentists need to know, when they need to know it Lifestyle and Benefits It's not all business. We incorporate social events and lifestyle benefits[email protected] Level 1, 1 Atchison Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:30 pm AEST(GMT+11:00) View in my time
CPD Hours
6.5
Price
$390 – $468