Where Your Turnaround Strategy Is Going Wrong
Where Your Turnaround Strategy Is Going Wrong When your company needs a turnaround strategy, it’s because things aren’t going to plan. Your executives may not be able to take their full salary to keep costs down or you may find yourself struggling to pay your …
Finding the Ideal Private Equity-Backed CFO for Your Business
Finding the Ideal Private Equity-Backed CFO for Your Business What makes a PE-backed CFO different is their high turnover rate. Most of them remain in post for 18 months before moving on. Being a PE-backed CFO changes the context of the CFO role, posing its …
How to Get Your First CFO Position
How to Get Your First CFO Position Becoming a CFO is a journey. It’s a leadership position that doesn’t always have a straight trajectory. As the role of CFO expands, more candidates from less traditional backgrounds are becoming interested in the position of CFO. If …
How to Become a CFO – A Step by Step Guide
How to Become a CFO: A Step-by-Step Guide Becoming a Chief Financial Officer is one of the most rewarding steps a finance professional can take — a move from running the numbers to shaping the strategy of an entire business. But it is rarely a …
3 Best Financial Practices for Startup Entrepreneurs
Starting a business is likely to be one of the most significant leaps forward you’re likely to take in your business life. However, while it does come with its fair share of benefits, pursuing an entrepreneurial venture is not without risks, especially to your finances. …
Why Your Business Needs a Fractional CFO
Why Your Business Needs a Fractional CFO When it comes to c-suite positions, a CFO is at the heart of every business. The Chief Financial Officer acts as a vital lifeline for the business, ensuring every aspect of its financial operations. It’s your CFO that …
Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief / formerly Entrepreneurs Relief Business Asset Disposal Relief – formerly known as Entrepreneurs Relief – is a scheme designed to oversee the sale of your business, whether in full or in part. It’s a capital gains tax relief.  You’ll be eligible …
The EMI Scheme / Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme
The EMI Scheme / Enterprise Management Incentive The EMI scheme – also known as the Enterprise Management Incentive – was launched by the government in 2000. Its incentive is to encourage companies to promote employee share ownership with tax benefits that have been gradually improved …
Differences Between an FC and FD
You’ve most likely heard of a Finance Director (FD), but have you heard of a Financial Controller (FC)? In finance and business, FC stands for Financial Controller and FD stands for Finance Director — two senior finance roles that sound similar and often get confused, …
Selling Your Business Via Trade Sale – Smart or Not?
Selling Your Business Via Trade Sale – Smart or Not? Selling your business is typically a tough decision to make and more often than not, not a stress-free decision process. There are many factors going into how and why you’re selling your business. One of …




