Dentists Who Invest Podcast Short Term Finance Options You Have Probably Never Heard Of with Chetan Jethwa [CPD Available]
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Cash flow can look fine on a spreadsheet and still fail you on payday. We unpack a clear, practical playbook for UK dentists to stay liquid when insurers delay payments, tax deadlines cluster, marketing needs ramp up, or a critical scanner dies at the worst time. With finance expert support, we explore fast, purpose‑built funding that keeps teams paid, treatments running, and growth plans alive without remortgaging the practice.
We walk through short‑term working capital that lands within days, fixed‑term loans that turn chaos into a known monthly line, and specialised facilities for self‑assessment, VAT, and corporation tax. You’ll hear why predictable repayments over 12 to 72 months can protect decision‑making, how to map term length to the problem you’re solving, and where unsecured options or a personal guarantee make sense. We also dig into marketing finance for Google Ads, SEO, and Instagram campaigns, showing how a planned budget and realistic patient value can turn borrowed pounds into full chairs and stronger long‑term revenue.
When shocks hit, speed matters. We outline funding routes for staffing gaps, agency cover, equipment breakdowns, and urgent replacements, plus merchant cash advances that flex with PDQ/card takings. The theme is discipline over drama: maintain a small contingency, keep documents ready, choose lenders who know dental cash cycles, and borrow to a clear purpose with measurable outcomes. Liquidity is a strategy, not a wish, and the right mix of tools helps you protect service quality while you scale on your terms.
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