Our Resources
Buckingham clients enjoy access to a wealth of our continuously updated insights and educational resources. As a trusted, go-to voice in the industry, we also publish some of our findings and perspectives for everyone’s benefit. From articles to podcasts to videos, see our latest below.
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Business Ownership
September 16, 2020
Should You Wait to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness?
At this point, the majority of dentists have used up their PPP funds and are wondering about the program’s next step – applying for loan forgiveness.
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Business Ownership
August 27, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness: New Timeline Means a Change in Strategy
With the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, dentists can further focus their strategy from maximizing loan forgiveness to achieving loan forgiveness.
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Business Ownership
August 13, 2020
Unpacking the Provider Relief Fund
If you have moved forward with your application or are planning to, there are certain terms and conditions of which you should be aware.
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Business Ownership
April 09, 2020
What Your Practice’s Employees Should Know About the CARES Act
If your practice has closed because of this crisis (here are some financial first steps that you, as a small business owner, can take in response), your team should receive the following benefits.
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Business Ownership
April 08, 2020
First Financial Steps Following a COVID-19 Practice Closure
Mike McAninch breaks down steps small business owners can take in the near-term related to worldwide health pandemic.
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Business Ownership
March 27, 2020
How Best to Utilize Your SBA Loans If You Receive Both the EIDL and PPP Loan
Katie discusses the two loan options and how you might utilize both.
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Business Ownership
March 25, 2020
Common Mistakes Dentists Make with Real Estate
Katie Collins discusses some mistakes she frequently sees dentists make when they do decide to invest in real estate.
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Business Ownership
February 19, 2020
Real Estate: Should I Buy or Lease My Office Space?
Before buying your practice building and becoming a landlord, you should look to answer the following questions.
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Business Ownership
January 28, 2020
As a New Dentist, What Should I Do with My Student Loans?
How you view debt will determine how you handle it. Katie Collins offers some high-level thoughts to consider when integrating student loans into future plans.
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Business Ownership
January 08, 2020
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
Mike McAninch shares his insights on how to prioritize debt repayment versus investing.
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Business Ownership
January 02, 2020
How Do I Find a ‘Good’ Accountant?
Tom Bodin poses a few simple questions that can help guide you to a valuable relationship with your accountant.
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Business Ownership
November 21, 2019
What Tasks Should Your Accountant Perform?
Mike McAninch discusses the tasks you might consider delegating to your accountant.
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Business Ownership
October 23, 2019
Year-End 2019 Tax-Planning Considerations
Katie Collins shares a rundown on possible tax planning questions to ask your accountant before the new year.
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Business Ownership
October 16, 2019
Praise Your Financial Process, Not Your Outcome
Buckingham's Rob Ziliak maps out where dentists should focus first to meet their retirement dreams and goals.
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Business Ownership
October 14, 2019
Coffee Talk: Federal Income Tax Myths and Facts
Practice Integration Advisor, Michael McAninch, addresses some common income tax myths and the importance of getting them right when planning around this time of year.
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Business Ownership
September 26, 2019
Considerations When Deciding Whether to Purchase Practice Equipment
Tom Bodin explores some items to consider when you’re looking at buying new equipment for your practice.
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Business Ownership
September 12, 2019
The Importance of Managing Cash Flow in a Dental Practice
Katie Collins explores why your practice's cash flow is important for a number of reasons.
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Business Ownership
August 28, 2019
Advantages and Disadvantages of Operating as a C Corporation
Buckingham Strategic Wealth advisor Michael McAninch discusses the pros and cons business owners might want to weigh when considering operating as a C corporation.
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Business Ownership
August 15, 2019
Advantages and Disadvantages of Operating as an S Corporation
Selecting the best business entity can be a tricky task. Tom Bodin discusses the advantages and disadvantages of forming an S Corporation.
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Business Ownership
August 08, 2019
Advantages and Disadvantages of Operating as a Sole Proprietorship
Katie Collins explores the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a sole proprietorship with regards to taxes.
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Business Ownership
July 17, 2019
Considerations When Running ‘Personal Expenses’ Through Your Practice
As a small business owner, you have opportunities to deduct expenses for income tax purposes that an employee of a larger organization cannot.
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Business Ownership
July 10, 2019
Finances on the Brink
Buckingham's Rob Ziliak sheds some light on how dentists can avoid "leftover syndrome" and instead obtain confidence and clarity about the financial path on which they're traveling.
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Business Ownership
July 05, 2019
Why Is Entity Selection Important?
Mike McAninch explores business entity selection for dental practice owners.
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Business Ownership
June 19, 2019
Some Thoughts about Employing Your Children in Your Dental Practice
Katie Collins shares suggestions on how to help properly employ your children and realize some potential tax benefits while doing so.
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Business Ownership
June 14, 2019
Thoughts About Employing a Spouse in the Practice
Mike McAninch tackles the subject of spousal employment within your dental practice and some IRS rules you should keep in mind surrounding spousal employment.
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Business Ownership
May 13, 2019
Should I Consider Hiring an Associate Dentist?
As you begin to entertain this question and gauge whether it’s the right path for you and your practice, you should think about it from two different perspectives.
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Business Ownership
April 25, 2019
Transitioning Practice Ownership Soon? Avoid 3 Mistakes to Enhance Your Financial Future
In a new article for Dental Economics, Rob Ziliak unpacks some common, but in the long term potentially costly, practice transition mistakes.
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Business Ownership
April 24, 2019
Major Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Practice
Buckingham Practice Integration Advisor, Thomas Bodin, shares the three major mistakes to avoid when selling your practice.
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Business Ownership
March 13, 2019
Buying a practice: What expenses should you expect to pay?
How much does it cost to purchase a practice? Katie Collins explores some common expenses you should expect to pay.
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Business Ownership
March 12, 2019
What am I selling when I sell my practice?
What are the components of a practice? Mike McAninich reveals specifically what is being sold to the practice buyer.
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