Plain-English insight, delivered.
Every issue, the Samera team unpacks one big shift in UK dentistry — finance, tax, CQC, marketing — and the practical move you should make next.
A confession about empty chairs (and a fix)
Spoiler: the patients to fill it were already on your books.
Read this issue⏰ Owner, Not Operator. Last Call: Your Seat (and Your Drink) Are Waiting
This Wednesday. A few seats left.
The hardest working dentist in the building might be wrecking the sale
What buyers really pay for, and why it often isn't you
The Loan Amount That Changed Twice Before We Got It Right
Why the first figure a client asks for is not always the one they need
⏰ Owner, Not Operator. A Dentist and an Accountant Walk Into a Practice...
It's not a joke. It's how The Neem Tree started.
Your dashboard just tells you. It doesn't do anything.
A report says a patient didn't rebook. Something has to call them.
⏰ Owner, Not Operator. £300,000 Profit, and You're Not Even in the Chair
Is that real? Yes. Here's where most practices lose it.
Not Everything I Arrange Is A Seven Figure Acquisition
Sometimes it is just around £40,000 for a car, and that is fine by me
Busy practice, thin margins. Here's why.
It's not a revenue problem. It's a visibility problem.
Free Webinar: Your Practice Might Have a Leak. Let’s Find It on Wednesday.
Free webinar, 7pm tonight. Real data, no fluff.
Free Webinar: Where Is Your Practice Leaking Money?
A free live webinar this Wednesday at 7pm
⏰ Owner, Not Operator. Who Pays You When You're Not in the Chair?
A slightly rude question, and an evening in London that answers it.
Finance Was Never The Issue. The Company Structure Was
Untangling directorships and guarantees behind a £1.6 million acquisition
Your accountant told you in November. You needed it in June.
Not the accountant's fault. It's the timing.
Chris asked me something I didn't want to answer on camera. I answered it anyway.
Episode two of The Arun and Chris Show, unfiltered and unedited
⏰Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp: 25 September, Few Seats Left
Learn directly from Samera's specialists how to start, buy and grow a dental practice, before seats run out
Two Practices, One Deal, No Real Drama
How a £1.4 million dual acquisition went about as smoothly as these things get
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - Last Call Before the Doors Open
Everything you get for £375 plus VAT, and why seats run out quickly
Three days. Every month. For one pay run.
You already know the answer. That's the problem.
Full diary and empty profit. Sound familiar?
Why so many thriving looking practices are quietly making less money than they used to
The Loan That Had To Keep HMRC Happy As Well As The Lender
Start up finance, a refinance, and one very particular set of tax rules
What I got wrong in my own dental group
No lesson at the end. Just the admission.
Our first MTD quarter, and what I'd do differently
An honest look at what went right, what went wrong, and what we are changing before November
Buying a dental practice looks simple. It rarely is.
The questions most buyers forget to ask, and why they matter more than the price tag
When The Numbers Are Fine And The Solicitors Are The Problem
A goodwill purchase held up by legal delays, not finance
Join the Samera Dental Business Community and set it up on your phone in under a minute
Get notified the moment someone replies to you in the community
I Broke My Own Firm on Purpose. Sort Of.
What rebuilding from scratch taught me about real growth
The Mortgage Rate Most People Never Bother To Check
Are you about to roll onto your lender's reversion rate without noticing?
Confidential Sale: Established Private Dental Practice, South West London
Turnover in excess of £630,000, an affluent patient base, and genuine growth potential for the right buyer.
Why I Don't Mind A Client Who Worries About Interest Rates
A £900,000 acquisition, and the questions that made it a better deal
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - The People Behind the Bootcamp
Why we only teach what we have lived through
⏰ Could your practice run a month without you?
14 October. Owners and principals only. Seats capped.
You're Probably Planning to Sell at the Worst Time
Why the best exit price rarely comes when you're finally ready to stop
You're sitting on more revenue than you think
Thanks for joining us on the Launch of clever practice
I Walked Away From a Six Figure Job. My old boss genuinely thought I was joking.
Twenty five years, a dining table, and the honest story behind building Samera
⏰ Masterclass | Take a month off. See what happens.
An honest evening with Smita and Arun for owners tired of being the bottleneck
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp. What this day actually buys you
A look inside the curriculum, session by session
⏰ Join the Samera Dental Business Community
We've built something we think you'll want to be part of.
Banks Aren't Being Mean. You're Just Not Ready.
The real reasons dental finance applications get rejected, and how to fix them
Your Costs Went Up 89%. Did You Notice?
I did the maths and now I'm genuinely annoyed.
Free Webinar - What we're actually showing you on 21 July
No slides pretending to be a demo. An actual demo, on our own numbersRevised date: Tuesday 21 July 7pm
Free Webinar - Busy practice, thin margins. Here's why
It's probably not a revenue problem. It's a visibility problemRevised date: Tuesday 21 July 7pm
In-Person event - Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp
The Practice You Keep Meaning to Start
Free Webinar - We found £100,000 hiding in our own group
A confession about our numbers, and an invite to see how we found what was missing
The DSO party is over. Here is what that means for you.
The dental roll-up has become a roll-stop. What the US and European markets reveal about where the UK is heading, and why independent practice owners should back themselves.
£10,000 saved. £60,000 added to your practice value. Here's how.
The numbers behind saving money in your practice are more compelling than you think.
The First Episode Drops 23 June. And We Are Not Playing It Safe.
The Arun and Chris Show is a monthly live broadcast where a dental financier and a dental business coach say the things the rest of the dental world is too polished to attempt.
18th June. Summer Drinks!
You saw our email. Just checking you did not forget.
The easiest way to save money in your practice (and it's free)
How independent dentists can finally access the same buying power as the big corporate groups
We Are Going Live Every Month. And We Are Not Holding Back.
Introducing The Arun and Chris Show, a monthly live broadcast for UK dental practice owners who want straight talk on the numbers and the operations.
18th June. The Thames is still there. So is the wine.
You saw our email. Just checking you did not forget.
June 18th. Clear your evening. Trust me.
This one is not a webinar. Promise.
SAMERA AI - The waitlist won't be open forever. Here's what you'd be getting into.
Version one is live. Here's what we're building on top of it.
SAMERA AI - This isn't for everyone. Is it for you?
Samera AI was built for three very specific types of dental business.
SAMERA AI - What is four hours a month actually costing you?
We built a calculator. The number might surprise you.
SAMERA AI - We recorded it so you don't have to take our word for it
Four minutes. No spreadsheets. No stress. Watch it happen.
A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Lease vs Buy
"I'll just pay for it outright" - the six words that cost dentists more than they realise.
⏰Free In Person Event - Why Most First-Time Dental Practice Buyers Overpay (And How to Avoid It)
The hidden factors behind every dental practice valuation
⏰Free In Person Event - “I Wish Someone Had Told Me This”
What practice owners only realise after it’s too late
Recording of Last Nights Webinar
You won't want to miss this!
⏰Free In Person Event - What They Don't Tell You at Dental School About Buying a Practice
The thing nobody told you before you became a dentist
A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Hidden Costs
Print off your last 3 months of bank statements right now. I promise you'll find something that surprises you.
⏰ Free Webinar - The Last Reminder
A few things I know will come up.
⏰Free In Person Event - Debunking the Myths of Buying Your First Dental Practice
Live event in London on 22nd April.
A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Tax & Business Structure
After 25 years of advising dentists, this is the conversation that still frustrates me most.
⏰Free Webinar - "The MTD Reality Check"
Midnight tonight. And what happens from tomorrow morning.
A Financial Growth Series for Ambitious Dentists - Cash Flow Forecasting
Your bank balance is not your cash flow. And confusing the two is one of the most expensive mistakes I see in dentistry.
⏰Free Webinar - "The Buying & Selling Question"
What's actually happening to dental practice values in 2026?
Samera AI - This is just the beginning - here's where Samera AI is going
I want to be honest about where we are. And where we're going.
🏢 To Let! Office Space, Sittingbourne, Kent - Potential for a Dental Start-Up!
Know anyone looking for space in Kent for a Dental Start-Up?
⏰Free Webinar - The April Reset
New Tax Year, New Financial You. Are you ready for what comes next?
Samera AI - What happens when Samera AI runs your associate pay
This is what month end looks like when the chaos is gone.
Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital (MTD) is here. Are you actually ready?
This Wednesday evening at 7pm our free MTD webinar - worth your time
Free Webinar: MTD is here. Are you actually ready?
6 days until our free MTD webinar - worth your time
Samera AI - I gave our engineers 24 years of dental knowledge. Here's what they built.
This wasn't a tech brief. It was a real-world dental brief.
Samera AI - Why associate pay still breaks every dental group (and what we're doing about it)
After 24 years in dental accounting, I've watched the same thing happen every single month.
📣 FINAL REMINDER - Your Practice Begins Here!
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - 6 March 2026
Day One and Beyond: What Your First Year Might Look Like
What to expect in your first year as a dental practice owner.
Final Reminder - Get MTD-Ready Before the Deadline
Don’t Wait Until 2026 - Start Your MTD Prep Now
EBITDA Is Strong. So Why Are Investors Hesitating?
Governance Drives Multiples More Than EBITDA Does
Understanding the Money: Financing Your Practice Purchase
What lenders look for and how to fund your dental practice the smart way.
Preparing Your Business for MTD - A Practical Action Plan
Your MTD Readiness Checklist
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - If practice ownership is on your mind this year
A practical step towards owning your dental practice
How Much Is That Practice Really Worth?
Understand dental practice valuations before you make an expensive mistake.
How MTD Helps Reduce Errors and Penalties
Why MTD Can Actually Save You Time and Money
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - Learn from real industry experts
Learning from those who’ve built and advised hundreds of dental practices
Why Founder-Driven DSOs Trade at Lower Multiples (Free Exit 2030 Playbook)
Build a DSO That Scales Without You
Thinking About Buying a Dental Practice? Here’s What Really Matters
Learn what ownership really involves before you commit.
MTD Software Hacks: Save £££ Without Cutting Corners
How to stay MTD-compliant and save hundreds (or more) every year
How Quarterly Submissions Actually Work
MTD Quarterly Updates - Simpler Than You Think
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - What you’ll learn in one day
Why most new practice owners struggle (and how to avoid it)
The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: Why Growth alone does not Protect Exit Value
Growth Is Not Progress. Our Free DSO Exit Playbook Explains Why
Why Fast Growing DSOs Still Struggle at Exit.
Choosing the Right MTD-Compatible Software
QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent - Which MTD Software Should You Use?
Setting Up in Practice Bootcamp - Why preparation matters
From associate to owner: what no one tells you about setting up a dental practice
From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026
WEBINAR RECORDING
The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: The Hidden Cost of Founder Dependency
⏰ Last Chance! - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026 Webinar
Last chance to learn practical finance strategies for buying a £1M+ dental practice
⏰ Free Webinar - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026
Learn how to prepare financially, avoid common mistakes, and plan your move into practice ownership
The Free DSO Exit 2030 Playbook on What Actually Holds Up DSO Exits
When Everyone Agrees on a DSO Deal, I Start Worrying
What You Must Record Digitally Under MTD
Under MTD, Your Records Must Change - Here’s How
⏰ Free Webinar - From Associate to Owner: Funding a £1M+ Dental Practice in 2026
Understand funding options, lender expectations, and the first steps to owning your dental practice
The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: How Your Valuation is Really Decided
What PE Firms Look for in DSO Back-Office Discipline
Who Must Join MTD - And When?
MTD Deadlines: Are You In or Out?
Thinking of Starting or Buying Your Own Practice? Let’s Make It Happen
The DSO Exit 2030 Playbook: Why Most DSOs are not Exit-ready Yet
The Big Picture - What Making Tax Digital Really Means
MTD Is Here... But What Does It Actually Mean for You?
Merry Christmas from Samera Global 🎄
A Quick Christmas Thank You
Your Post-Budget Action Plan Starts Here
Understand the impact and get expert help to plan your next move.
⏰ Post-Budget Survival Kit for Dentists: Beat the Rachel Reeves Budget
Free Webinar for Dental Practices - 26 Nov 2025
⏰ How to Beat Rachel Reeves' Budget - Live Webinar After the Budget
Join our free webinar on the day of the budget to understand and counter the 2025-2026 UK budget’s impact on dental practices.
Your Practice, Powered by Strategy - Discover Samera’s Dental CFO Services
Transform your dental practice from reactive bookkeeping to proactive financial growth with expert CFO guidance tailored for dentists.
The DSO Market Over the Next 3 Years: What Every Dental Group Should Know
The future of DSOs - what’s changing and how your dental group can stay competitive.
📢 Making Tax Digital for Dentists: Stay Ahead Before 2026 Arrives!
Join our free evening seminar in London to uncover what MTD really means for UK dentists
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Free Event: Financial Systems & Tech for Dental Practices
Streamline your dental practice with smarter financial systems and technology.
Why Most Dental Groups Struggle to Scale Efficiently?
The Hidden Inefficiencies Slowing Down Your Dental Group
⏰ MTD: Critical changes in April 2026 - Act now to avoid penalties
MTD is Coming. Are You Prepared?
Scaling Your Dental Group? The Reality Behind the Challenges (And What You Can Do)
The Facts You Need to Know
⏰ Join us today for an exclusive webinar - Optimising Your Practice Tax
How smart dentists reduce tax
Making Tax Digital: Don’t let software hold your dental practice back
Avoid HMRC penalties: get your practice MTD-ready now
⏰ Reminder: Join us for key dental tax & finance insights
Dental Practice Finance Webinar
Don’t miss this: Key tax insights for dentists this September
Understanding Your Dental Practice Finances
Beyond Refinancing - Helping Your Dental Practice Grow at Every Stage
From Loans to Growth - Finance Services Designed Around Dentists
Thinking of Buying or Equipping a Dental Practice? Refinancing Can Help
Turn Big Practice Plans into Reality with Smart Financing
Refinancing Explained: What Dentists Need to Know
Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Dental Practice Loan?
Could Lower Interest Rates Mean Big Savings for Your Dental Practice?
Lower Rates, Bigger Opportunities for Your Practice
Don’t Let Making Tax Digital Be a Headache - Let Us Handle It!
Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift
How Making Tax Digital Can Benefit Your Dental Practice (Beyond Just Compliance!)
Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift
Thinking of Starting Your Own Practice? Let’s Make It Happen
3 Key Steps to Get Your Dental Practice MTD-Ready
Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift
Making Tax Digital - Crucial Deadlines & What Dentists Need to Know
Stay Ahead of HMRC’s Digital Tax Shift
10x EBITDA? The Real Story Behind the MyDentist Acquisition
Dental Valuations Just Shifted!
Ideal Medical Premises in Prime location Now Available with Ample Parking
Join the Samera Buying Group & Cut your Equipment Costs
Without Cutting Corners
Ideal Medical Premises in Prime location Now Available with Ample Parking
📊 Valuations are Up, but not All Deals are Equal. Here’s How to Exit Smart
Samera’s Sell Your Practice service will help you sell right
Paying too much for a dental practice? Most buyers don’t find out until it’s too late.
Check out Samera's Challenge the Valuation Service
Established Dental Practice for Sale – Scottish Borders
40% of Buyers Don’t Understand their Loan Terms.
Acquisition Finance to the Rescue
Buying Your First (or Next) Practice? Here’s What Most Dentists Get Wrong
🦷 72% of First-Time Buyers Overpay, Don’t Be One of Them
📅 May 6 – Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital for Dentists Explained
£15,000: The Average Savings When You Finance Smartly
Here’s how Samera can Help
6–8% of your Revenue is Going to Suppliers— Want Some of it Back?
Fix Your Margins First via the Samera Alliance – Our Dental Buying Group
📅 May 6 – Free Webinar: Making Tax Digital for Dentists Explained
£10,000+ is Lost Each Year from Unnoticed Leaks
Spot them with Samera's Financial Health Check-up!
A 6-month HMRC Enquiry can Derail your Practice Growth; Unless you’re Covered!
Our Tax Investigation Cover Can Protect
Buying a practice? Here’s Why Skipping Due Diligence is a Costly Mistake
70-90% of Acquisitions Fail to Deliver Expected Value—Just look at some of the unprofitable dental groups across the UK!!
Well-Established Dental Practice in the South East (Kent)– Now Available
82% of Businesses Fail Due to Financial Mismanagement - Don't Let Debt Sink Your Dental Practice!
Here’s How to Regain Control.
Is That Practice Really Worth It? - Why You Need a Practice Valuation Before Buying
“You make your money when you buy” - Warren Buffett
Established Dental Practice for Sale – Scottish Borders
£400 Penalties for Non-Compliance? Get MTD-Ready Now!
Making Tax Digital Fixes That for Good
Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4.5% – What This Means for Your Dental Practice
Only 11% of Practices Have Optimal Fees—Is Yours One?
Our Fee Review Service Can Help
Well-Established Dental Practice in the South East (Kent)– Now Available
NHS Remedial Pension Savings Statements (RPSS)– Correcting Tax Positions
Unlock 5% Higher Profit Margins with Automated Financial Solutions
Are Your Financial Systems Helping—or Holding You Back?
Struggling with cash flow? A Finance Director can Help your Practice grow 5X Faster
82% of businesses fail due to cash flow issues—are your payments under control?
We have the Fix!
Why You Can’t Afford to Get Payroll Wrong
Feeling the Pressure of a Tax Bill? Here’s How a Tax Loan Can Help
Introduction to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and Next Steps
Are You Missing the Right Financial Partner for Your Practice?
Our Dental Accountant Service might be the Answer
Feeling the Strain of Loan Repayments? Let’s Talk Solutions.
From the Classroom to the Community
What We Achieved Together in 2024
Are You Running Your Practice—or Is It Running You?
Is your Practice’s Value More Than You Think?
Here’s How to Find Out
The Hidden Power of Pricing
Why It’s Time for a Fee Review
Prepare Your Practice for 2025: Cost-Efficient Accounting Solutions
Don't put your head in the sand, take control of your practices finances
Why More Practices Are Expanding into Dental Groups
And is it for you?
Join the buying group for free and save money!
Unlock Savings for Your Practice with the Samera Buying Group!
How a Holding Company CAN save you tax if selling your practice
An excellent strategy to save tax if you plan to sell your practice soon
Got Marketing Questions? Join Samera’s Team LIVE
Let’s Get You Answers! 🚀
National Insurance on the Rise - Are you Prepared?
What Labour’s New Budget Means for Your Practice
What a Week!
Don't Let The Budget Beat You - Webinar Recording Included!
The Budget in Short!
Yes, tax rises are coming, but I won't be moving to Dubai any time soon! :)
Free Webinar Alert: The Labour Budget - The Impact on UK Dentists
You shouldn't Miss This One!
Free Webinar Alert: The Labour Budget - The Impact on UK Dentists
Reserve your Spot Fast!
Budget Changes: What’s Coming for Your Business?
Are you Prepared for what's to come?
Are You Ready for a Capital Gains Tax Shakeup?
Big Changes Ahead
Central London Dental Practice for Sale
Exciting Opportunity in Prime Area
Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 - 27th September 2024
Last Chance!
Refinancing your existing loans
Save money through refinancing your loans
Start Up Dental Practices!
Join our WhatsApp Community
Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 - 27th September 2024
Only 3 Spaces Remain!!
Setting up in Practice Boot Camp 2024 (1)
In person event - 27th September Central London
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