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iFD welcomes Client Relations Associate Jade Dixon

Please feel free to follow us on LinkedIn. We are delighted to welcome Client Relations Associate Jade Dixon to the iFD team. The provision of FD services is the cornerstone of Isosceles’ services portfolio, and iFD’s rapid growth since its inception now warrants a dedicated individual to nurture our diverse and talented pool of finance professionals. Isosceles Finance CEO Mike O’Connell says: “Jade’s recent appointment as Client Relations Associate comes … Continue reading →

How can CFOs prepare for inflation? 

In this article, we discuss the impact of the UK’s escalating inflation rates on small businesses. We also explain how CFOs can prepare as inflation bites, work with their senior leadership teams to view the business through a different lens, and reveal our top survival tips. Follow us on LinkedIn for all the latest insights, updates, and news. We answer the following questions: Why is the rate of inflation in … Continue reading →

How are VC and PE investors investing during a recession?

Follow us on LinkedIn for all the latest insights, exciting updates and iFD news. Contribution by Joao Futscher Uncertain economic conditions create a constellation of issues and challenges for businesses, but the impact of such difficulties on venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investors is often overlooked. Investment requires a degree of confidence, but turbulent economic and political conditions have made this even more difficult to achieve.   We explore how … Continue reading →

ARR vs MRR: Choosing the Right Growth Metric for Your SaaS Business

Follow us on LinkedIn for all the latest insights, exciting updates and iFD news. Subscription business models differ from traditional models and often require their own unique metrics. MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) is perhaps one of the most critical metrics for a SaaS business. ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is a related metric with several key differences. While it sounds like ARR and MRR can be used interchangeably, the question remains: Which … Continue reading →

Isosceles acquired: The dawn of a new business services model

Isosceles Finance is delighted to announce they have joined the Dains’ group of businesses. Dains is a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers specialising in advising growing and owner-managed businesses. They are backed by Horizon Capital, a private equity investor specialising in technology and service businesses. Related article | Isosceles proves the perfect fit for Dains Accountants Since its formation in 2001, Isosceles has built an enviable client … Continue reading →

Accounting recruitment: How to bridge the talent gap  

One of the biggest inhibitors to business growth for growing tech companies is the  current skills shortage within the finance function. It would be easy to blame Brexit, the pandemic or the UK’s escalating inflation rate, but the truth is that whilst the current economic situation undoubtedly is having a significant impact, the role of the finance function has evolved significantly over the last few years. Several factors make accounting … Continue reading →

Biotech CFO Challenges: Navigating Complexity in the Life Sciences Sector

Biotech and life science CFOs encounter very different accounting and financial challenges and risks from other tech companies, especially in the early stages of growth. According to a report by IBISWorld, with over 2,700 businesses employing almost 84,000 people, the £18bn UK biotech industry is widely regarded as one of the most exciting sectors with the greatest opportunities for growth. Isosceles Founder and former CEO, Mike O’Connell, welcomed to our … Continue reading →

Biotech Investing Challenges: Navigating the Life Sciences Sector

Investing in life science companies is challenging as the pace of progression in life science and biotech innovation is progressing exponentially, with exciting breakthrough products and technologies revolutionising the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases. However, even the very innovative companies in this space must work hard to attract investment and, despite the significant sums of capital that flow into the sector, there are many segments of the market that … Continue reading →

How do you tell if your business is prepared for exit?

Estimated Reading Time: 2:00 minutes We are frequently asked, “what does an exit ready business look like?”.   This article introduces the seven key factors which affect value in the eyes of an acquirer and what a business prepared for exit looks like.  It also reveals how you can assess how ready your business is for exit. For some private companies, an exit may not be an immediate priority, but for venture … Continue reading →

Thinking of an Exit? Why you need a Data Room NOW!

Today’s Data Room is traditionally now a virtual room and not a physical one; it is a cloud-based repository for confidentially storing, organising and distributing key information and documents. Having a Data Room can significantly enhance the due diligence process in an M&A transaction.  Not only does it enable the selling company to share documents with potential buyers located anywhere in the world in a controlled and secure manner; it … Continue reading →

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