Which item is NOT an essential component of a dental office business plan?

Correct answer: D. The lessor's (landlord's) insurance policy

• A. Cash-flow projection is fundamental to any business plan and to securing financing.
• B. Payroll and benefits are one of the largest line items in any dental practice budget and are core to the plan.
• C. Marketing and patient-acquisition strategy is a standard business plan section.
• D. Correct. The landlord's own insurance coverage is the lessor's business, not a component of the practice's business plan. The practice needs its own coverage documented.