When Does An SME Need A CFO?
By Paul Gibbins on May 11, 2026 4:47:34 PM
When Does An SME Need A CFO? As businesses grow, financial leadership requirements change. What works for an owner-managed SME at one stage of growth may become insufficient as the business becomes larger, more complex or more ambitious. Many SMEs operate very successfully with a strong Finance Dire …
What Does a Fractional CFO Do in the First 90 Days?
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 16, 2026 10:00:00 AM
What SME directors can expect from a fractional CFO in the first three months For many SME owner-directors, there comes a point where the business has grown to a level where stronger financial leadership is needed, but a full-time or in-house CFO does not yet feel justified.
How Can a Fractional CFO Transform Your Bottom Line?
By Paul Gibbins on Nov 23, 2024 10:15:00 AM
How Can a Fractional CFO Transform Your Bottom Line? One of the key factors in achieving business success is having a solid grasp of your finances. A deep understanding of costs and insight into where profit is made and lost is essential to support effective strategic decision-making. However, finan …
The Benefits of an Interim CFO: Exploring the Role, Services, and Advantages
By Paul Gibbins on Jun 12, 2023 7:30:00 AM
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 f …
How to Control Costs in Your Business?
By Paul Gibbins on Mar 28, 2022 12:45:00 PM
Controlling Business Costs In the current climate of inflation every company owner and director must urgently look at business cost control as a means of improving profitability and preserving cash. In this article we examine how to control cost in business. Prepare a budget The important first step …