Some might say that building a projected cash flow of their operating activities would send them to sleep, but the reality is that it can help you sleep at night. Cash is a critical part of the equation for most business decisions – and a lack of it is a key reason...
Kevin Bishop
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Manufacturing SMEs Need Financial Clarity More than a Full-Time FD
When a Business Looks Healthy But Feels Uncertain Many owner-managed manufacturing businesses reach a similar point. Orders are coming in. The team is busy. From the outside, the business looks healthy. But underneath, the picture is often less clear. Margins are...
The World Has Changed Faster Than Most SMEs — Have You?
A few years ago, the idea that “the world is changing” felt like a familiar, almost comfortable observation. Today, it feels understated. The pace of change across energy, trade, technology, security and politics is no longer gradual. These forces are now tightly...
Business Acquisitions: Why SME Owners Should Secure Funding Before Agreeing the Deal
The Costly Mistake in SME Acquisitions Rich Olsen, an accredited UKBA advisor, helps SME owners find funding solutions to secure acquisitions. But there’s one costly mistake that he has to unravel time and again. Here’s his take on why deals go wrong and how to do it...
The Silent Cost Slowing Established SMEs — and Why It Often Goes Unseen
Most SME owners are careful decision-makers. They weigh options. They seek clarity. They want to avoid getting things wrong. A poor hire, a bad investment or a mistimed move can have real consequences. At a certain stage of growth, that caution feels responsible. But...
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