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For the last 18 months’ we’ve seen numerous articles about the threat of cyber-attacks to the healthcare industry. This is indeed one of the most targeted sectors in the UK and the risk to your dental practice is significant. This has further been highlighted by the events of the last few days where the NHS has suffered its biggest attack of this kind. What is the risk to you?No business is completely safe from the threat of cybercrime, no matter how many firewalls you have

James Yates from FTA Finance shares his thoughts on how much the banks will lend for a pharmacy business purchase.

We occasionally have clients approach us for help to secure funding having been let down by their own bank. A recent example of this is a dentist who owned a 50% share in a dental practice and was seeking funding so he could buy out his business partner and take over full ownership of the practice. In the first instance he approached his own bank but the request was declined with little or no explanation citing the request fell outside lending criteria. The client then came t

In this webinar David Brewer, Managing Director of FTA Finance and industry expert on arranging finance for a dental practice purchase, covers everything you need to know to confidently step into the world of dental practice ownership and provides you with essential insights and practical advice. What You’ll Learn:• Understanding the Market: Gain a clear overview of the current dental market.• Getting Started: Key points to consider to ensure you are in the strongest position

For a quick insight into the individuals that work in the FTA Finance team, here’s a 60 second interview with Jim Moran based in our Manchester office…. With over 36 years experience in banking, Jim has built an enviable reputation of providing quality service to the healthcare sector. Adept at securing flexible and competitive loan terms, Jim is known as the ‘go-to’ manager in the north of England for those looking for finance to purchase a new business or those simply looki

Every New Year starts with optimism and the hope that it will be better than last. Most people will also have made resolutions as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve that are quite often linked to their health and wellbeing. So, as we move further into 2015 it is still not too late to make a new resolution – this time linked to your financial health. Think of it as a ‘Well Man’ or ‘Well Woman’ check for your finances. Here’s a quick guide for undertaking a simple and

Your business has been going well and your turnover has increased, making more profits. What you may not have taken into account is to review your Surgery insurance, in particular the Business Interruption part of the policy. Generally dentists keep renewing the same surgery insurance policy and, if it is not reviewed, the policy may not be fit for purpose. When a major incident occurs at the practice, such as a fire or flood, you may instantly think about the buildings or co

FTA Finance, leading provider of solutions to funding and finance needs within the healthcare sector, has been named as the ‘London Healthcare Broker of the Year’ in the Lloyds Banking Group Business Development Professional Awards 2017. The Business Development Professional Awards identify and reward excellence to those professional partners working within the healthcare sector. The 2017 awards were presented at an evening celebration held by Lloyds Bank Group on Tuesday 9t