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Is Change On The Horizon For Dentists In The Shape Of NHS Reform?
For years now, NHS Dentistry has been ripe for reform, with the government promising time and again to give the system a complete overhaul. Finally, it appears that some changes could be on the horizon. Within the past week, Maria Caulfield MP made a House...
Share or Asset Sale? A Top Consideration When Selling Your Optical Practice
When you’re selling your optical practice, there’s a lot to keep in mind, but one of the top considerations has to be whether you want a share or asset sale. Deciding the kind of transaction to use depends on your circumstances and knowing the differences between both...
Top Tips For Launching A Business
If you’re considering starting your own business, there’s a lot to bear in mind. Here are a few top tips to make the process easier. Ensure You’re Making The Right Decision The very first consideration is whether or not starting a business is really the right choice...
What Is The Process For Registering With The CQC?
Every provider of primary care dental services must have CQC registration as of 1st April 2011. The CQC or Care Quality Commission requires an application to be made supplying the applicant’s details, the type of regulated activity they are applying for (i.e.,...
Buying A Dental Practice – The Process Of Due Diligence
When purchasing a dental practice, a key element of the process is ensuring due diligence. Examining all aspects of the business enables you to fully understand what you’ll be taking on when the sale completes. Here, we take a look at what you need to do to ensure...
Dentists Leave The NHS In Droves Leaving Numbers At The Decade’s Lowest Level
With the news that a thousand NHS dentists have left the health service in only one year, the number of dentists now operating in the UK is at its lowest level for ten years. In 2019-2020, England had almost 25,000 NHS dentists, however during the...
What Are Your Duties As A Company Director?
When the Companies Act 2006 came into force in the UK, company directors were legally bound to fulfil certain duties or risk facing severe repercussions, including dismissal or disqualification by court order. Here is an overview of some of the general duties to give...
How Can I Evict My Commercial Tenant?
If you own a commercial property and are acting as a landlord, you may at some point wish to take back the possession of your property. Often, this will be due to your tenant’s breach of their lease terms or contract, for example by failing to make rent payments on...
Considering A Joint Venture/ Top Things To Keep In Mind
Traditionally, new entrants to markets have used joint ventures for several reasons. Often, one party has more experience in supplying certain skills and the other may have a wider number of contacts in the sector, or two individuals who have worked together to...
Employer-Friendly Settlement Agreement FAQ
What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding agreement between you and an employee. It is usually needed on termination of an employee’s employment, but its general purpose is to aim to resolve a dispute between you and an employee. In a...
