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How Can a Fractional CFO Transform Your Bottom ...

The concept of Fractional CFOs is a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. Instead of hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer, companies can tap into the expertise of seasoned financial professionals on a part-time or temporary basis. This approach allows businesses to benefit from the strategic financial insights and management skills of a CFO without the hefty price tag associated with a full-time executive.

How Can a Fractional CFO Transform Your Bottom Line?
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What Is Gross Profit and Why Is It So Important ...

Understanding the concept of gross profit is paramount to business success.  It serves as a cornerstone for evaluating a company's financial health, making strategic decisions, and ensuring long-term sustainability.  Yet despite this, many SME business leaders do not give it sufficient importance, and many focus their attention on turnover instead.  In this blog we will examine the subject of gross profit, exploring its definition, significance in business, and how it plays a pivotal role in improving business profitability.

What Is Gross Profit and Why Is It So Important in Business?
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Unlocking Success: How a Non-Executive Director ...

With all the pressures that come with running a business, having a seasoned guide assisting you at the helm can make all the difference. That's where a Non-Executive Director (NED) comes into play. These expert business practitioners are like the North Star for a company, offering invaluable guidance without being involved in the day-to-day operations. In this article, we will delve into the world of NEDs, exploring what they do, why they are crucial, and how they can elevate your business to new heights.

Unlocking Success: How a Non-Executive Director Can Elevate Your Business
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The Benefits of Management Accounting: Why ...

Management accounts are a vital tool for businesses to make informed decisions and plan strategically. Unlike financial accounting, management accounting focuses on providing internal financial information to key decision-makers such as CFOs, FDs and the wider senior leadership team. By understanding the role of management accountants and the significance of management accounts, businesses can unlock numerous benefits.

The Benefits of Management Accounting: Why Every Business Should Use Management Accounts
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The Benefits of an Interim CFO: Exploring the ...

The Benefits of an Interim CFO

In today's dynamic business landscape, companies often encounter the need for specific financial expertise and leadership at various stages of their growth. This is where an Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) steps in. An Interim CFO brings temporary but impactful financial guidance and leadership to a business, helping it navigate critical financial challenges and achieve its strategic goals. In this article, we will delve into the role and responsibilities of an Interim CFO, shed light on the benefits of hiring one, and explore the range of services they provide.

The Benefits of an Interim CFO: Exploring the Role, Services, and Advantages

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The Value of an Interim Finance Director

The Value of an Interim Finance Director

Bridging the Gap in Financial Leadership

Strong financial leadership is essential in every business so when the CFO / FD is missing, the company and its executive team can really suffer.  That’s where an interim CFO / FD comes in, bridging the gap between finance executives.  By providing financial expertise and a reassuring presence in the boardroom, an Interim FD (IFD) is worth their weight in gold.  This business success story demonstrates the value a Secantor IFD added at fast-growing recruitment business when they suddenly found themselves without a CFO.  Having stabilised the finances, our IFD was retained by the incoming permanent CFO to undertake specialist finance projects allowing him to focus on financial strategy.

Business Turnaround

Business Turnaround

When a business is in distress a clear plan with urgent, decisive action is needed. Independent external skills and expertise are essential in driving through the turnaround plan with energy and impartiality to save the business. This success story showcases how this was brought to great effect in a large family-owned chain of opticians.

Resolving Boardroom Conflict

Resolving Boardroom Conflict

Major disagreements between directors can spell disaster for any business but particularly an SME. When individuals become entrenched it can be almost impossible to resolve the situation without external help. Thankfully getting expert independent support before it’s too late can lead to transformation as we see in this business success story.

Achieving the Dream Business Exit

Achieving the Dream Business Exit

Business owners often think about how to exit their business and what it might be worth. One of Secantor’s clients made their dream a reality by executing the perfect exit. Read their story to find out how they achieved it…

Business Process Improvements Support Profitable Growth

Business Process Improvements Support Profitable Growth

One of Secantor’s clients has recently doubled sales and tripled profits as a result of a very successful acquisition and ongoing organic growth. Their decision to simultaneously invest in improving business processes and financial planning & reporting helped to achieve maximum success. Read their story here…

Succeeding through the Pandemic: A People Solution

Succeeding through the Pandemic: A People Solution

Businesses large and small have been impacted by the pandemic; for some it’s been positive but for most it’s led to significant disruption. The effects have touched every area of business including how businesses engage, motivate, support and communicate with their staff. One client that Secantor has worked with for over a decade has deployed effective team management strategies to adapt to the challenges of remote & hybrid working by modifying its communication style, methods and technology to strengthen cohesion with their team.