Mark chose ADP to sell his practice to because they provided an attractive offer and responded quickly. He was satisfied with the quick sale process, which only took 3 months, and felt ADP was responsive throughout. Overall, Mark was pleased with the price offered and professional handling by ADP.

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What did you like about the process How did you find the integration
of selling your practice to ADP? process into a Corporate?
Proactive and approachable. ADP Stress free integration and clinical
took a very proactive role. The team of freedom. The integration process was
people we met and dealt with were very stress free. The biggest challenge for
approachable. Nothing was too much the team was to get used to the new
trouble and we had a personal contact computer system that was installed
always available to clarify any question. but after a few challenging weeks,
They did most of the work particularly everyone has now adapted including the
with the PCT. receptionist who was computer illiterate
and now doesn’t know how she did
What did you dislike about the without it! The staff are really happy and
process of selling your practice enjoy working for ADP, receiving regular
to ADP? training and plenty of opportunities for
Nothing to dislike. There was nothing career development including extended
to dislike about ADP. nursing duties and oportunities to go
into practice management. Clinically
How long did the process take? I still have complete freedom and
Quick process. The process actually carry out a range of NHS and private
From left to right,
took place much quicker than we’d treatments Opportunities exist for
Andy Cox (ADP`s Commercial Financial Controller) anticipated. It took about three months dentists to develop and become
Max Bazzucchini (ADP`s Acquisition Manager) from the initial contact to completing mentors, lead clinicians or even Area
the deal. Clinical Managers, as I have done,
focus on property & premises
a role I thoroughly enjoy. ■
Mark Dennison and his expense sharing When did the PCT get involved and
partner decided to sell their practice what issues did you come across?
after working together for over 20 years. ADP dealt with the PCT. We informed
They successfully achieved completion the PCT as soon as we decided to go Want to have a successful
with the professional help of ADP’s staff. ahead and had some forms to sign. experience like Mark?
After that ADP dealt with the PCT.
Get in Touch!
Here Mark tells us his experience; How responsive were ADP in the
whole process? CONTACT DETAILS
Why did you choose ADP? Great throughout the whole process. Max Bazzucchini, Acquisitions Manager,
Attractive offer and a quick response. ADP were great throughout the whole E-mail: max.bazzucchini@adp-dental.com
ADP responded very quickly to our process – all questions were answered LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/max-
enquiry of sale. They organised a promptly and the fear of change was bazzucchini/15/116/714
practice visit and made an initial offer allayed for both partners and support Andy Cox, Commercial Financial Controller,
within days based on the information staff. E-mail: andy.cox@adp-dental.com
and the accounts provided, obviously LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-
subject to verification. Overall the offer Were you satisfied with the price? cox-acma-ba-hons/29/8a4/946
was very attractive and the people we Yes, we were very pleased with www.adp-dental.com PS210018
dealt with were very professional. the offer.
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