Are You Overlooking Cash Flow Risks That Could Limit Your Business Growth?  Most ambitious companies have big growth plans, but many struggle because they run out of cash, not customers. The difference between businesses that scale successfully and those that stall often comes down to one factor: a robust cash flow forecasting system. The Overlooked Risk Every Growing Business Faces A company may appear profitable on paper, but without accurate … Continue reading →

Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Written by Joao Futscher, Fractional CFO In December 2023, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the Bank of England voted by a majority of 6-3 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. After ten years below 1%, since 2022, in efforts to tackle inflation levels only seen in the 1980s, the Bank rate has soared, and some analysts predict that it could get higher. (Source: … Continue reading →

Whilst the UK economy bounced back from the impact of COVID-19, we now find ourselves in deeper economic waters. In this article, we offer leaders of scaling businesses, understandably concerned about the impact of current economic conditions and changes in the complexion of the trading environment, pragmatic advice on managing cash flow and working capital to safeguard their companies. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for all … Continue reading →

Entrepreneurial technology businesses are now in uncharted territory and experiencing a range of financial, HR and operational challenges as a result of a rapidly changing economic environment.  Often, it is only when a crisis occurs that ineffective and inefficient structures in the finance team and the finance function emerge and create issues. In this blog, we identify the indicators of an inefficient finance function and insights into how to build … Continue reading →

Cash flow is uppermost in the minds of most CFOs as the current economic headwinds continue to threaten their businesses; now more than ever, cash is king. Ensuring your business is paid on time is crucial, but often cash flow worries are not because cash flow isn’t optimal; rather, the CFO does not have accurate visibility of where the cash is and when outstanding invoices will be paid. Consequently, they … Continue reading →

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 →