This month we're pleased to bring you a guest post which has been written for us by Michelle Carpenter-Hanson. Michelle is an entrepreneur and experienced HR consultant, so when we wanted...

As the CEO or MD of a fast growing business, it can be very hard to realise that the people you hired in the early days, who have shown great...

Many SMEs exist without a formal Business Plan in place, believing that they don’t need one unless they’re applying for finance or seeking investment. ​Certainly in the early days it...

Whether you’re retiring or selling to move on to your next challenge, rigorous exit planning is essential. If you’re looking to sell the business, you’ll want to achieve the best...

Any business can run into difficulties without consistent and effective systems in place for managing cash flow. Without cash, your business is in danger of failing - even if it’s...

How much control do you have over your finance systems and cashflow - really? You might think you’ve got a pretty tight grip on things, but if you haven’t put...

We work with a number of part time FDs who support local SMEs in a variety of industries.  One of our longest standing partnerships is with Myles Arnott who has...

At any time, the skills and experience of a talented Finance Director can deliver huge value to a small business, but never more so than during challenging times such as...