Debt vs. Equity: What’s the Best Way to Fund Your Business?
You need capital. Do you borrow it (debt) or give up shares (equity)?
Each option has massive consequences for your business. Get it wrong, and you could:
Lose control of your company by giving up too much equity.
Get buried in debt with monthly repayments draining your cash flow.
Tariff Trouble? What UK Exporters Need to Know About the Latest U.S. Trade Move
As of this month, the U.S. has imposed a 10% tariff on all UK imports, with 25% duties on vehicles and other manufacturing-heavy categories. Not just a headline—an actual line item on your margin.
Whether you’re exporting whisky, wellness products, electric bike parts or anything in between… this is going to sting.
But it doesn’t have to derail your business.
Growth vs. Profitability: Striking the Right Balance for Long-Term Success
Every founder faces this million-pound question at some point:
Should we push for aggressive growth?
Or should we focus on profitability first?
The answer? It depends—but getting it wrong can be a costly mistake.
Is It Time to Sell? How to Know When Your Business Is Ready for an Exit
Selling your business should feel like a celebration of everything you’ve built—not a last-minute scramble to fix financials, chase down contracts, and realize you left millions on the table.
Yet, too many founders wait until they’re burned out before they start thinking about an exit. Big mistake.
Raising Capital? The Key Financial Red Flags That Scare Off Investors
You’re pitching to investors. Your deck looks great. Your story is solid. But when it comes to the numbers, the conversation suddenly feels… uncomfortable.
A Fractional CFO helps you prepare for funding rounds like a pro. Here’s how.
Scaling But Struggling? Why Cash Flow Kills Growing Businesses (And How to Fix It)
Growth is exciting. New clients, bigger deals, more staff—it’s everything you wanted, right?
Except… the bank balance tells a different story. More revenue should mean more cash, but somehow, you’re constantly scraping by.
You’re not alone.
How Valuable Is Your Revenue? Changing Your Model to Recurring Revenue Can Boost Your Business’s Worth 🚀
So, you’re making good money. Sales are strong. Customers seem happy. But every month, you’re back at square one, hustling for new deals just to keep revenue flowing.
Sound familiar?
Thinking About Staff Incentives? How an EMI Share Option Scheme Can Help Grow Your Business Value (😀 + 📈 = 🔥)
Every founder gets there at some point: You’ve got great people, but you’re struggling to keep them.
Maybe your competitors are poaching your best employees. Maybe you can’t afford to hand out massive pay rises. Maybe you’re worried that without real skin in the game, your top team won’t stick around long-term.
The 🤯 when a System Implementation goes Wrong (and How to Get It Right)
So, you’re thinking about upgrading your finance system? Maybe you’re switching accounting platforms, rolling out an ERP, or finally integrating all those messy data sources so your team stops relying on 17 different spreadsheets.
Good call. Bad execution? Expensive disaster.
The Hidden Costs of Not Having a CFO: What You’re Risking Without Strategic Financial Leadership
Think you can manage without a CFO? This post uncovers the often-overlooked risks of operating without strategic financial leadership—like missed growth opportunities, inefficient spending, and increased founder stress
Exit Planning: How a Fractional CFO Helps You Maximize Value and Sell on Your Terms
Exiting a business is one of the most significant financial milestones an entrepreneur can face. Learn how a fractional CFO prepares your business for a successful exit by maximizing value, cleaning up financials, and guiding you through complex negotiations
Beyond the Numbers: How a Fractional CFO Adds Strategic Value to Your Business
A CFO’s role extends far beyond financial reporting. This post explores how fractional CFOs drive strategy, optimize cash flow, and provide leadership for long-term success—becoming essential partners in business growth and decision-making
The Rise of Fractional Leadership: Smarter, Flexible Executive Talent for Ambitious Businesses
Discover why more businesses are turning to fractional executives for strategic leadership and how it’s revolutionizing industries—especially in finance. This post breaks down the benefits of fractional leadership and how it offers a smarter alternative to full-time hires or short-term consultants
Unlocking Equity Crowdfunding Success: Lessons Learned from Personal Experience
A post about the pros and cons of this method of fundraising from Fractionality’s CEO Marc Hartog, leaning into his personal experience of raising more than £2m for his own previous business ventures