Cashflow

Discount pricing only works if the follow-on work arrives. What Rolls-Royce learned when flying hours fell to 43%.

S U M M E R   S C H O O L   ·   L E S S O N   6   O F   7 This lesson includes helpful insights inspired by the Body Shop. The Body Shop collapsed less than three months after being acquired. What happened in those weeks is the most useful deal lesson…

S U M M E R   S C H O O L   ·   L E S S O N   2   O F   7 Lesson 2: why cash, not profit, decides whether a business survives — and why owner-managed businesses walk into this one more than anyone. Welcome back to Summer School. Last week, Lego taught…

Why profit and cash flow drift apart as you grow, the three places cash hides, and how to stop a record month leaving you short.

Not every business becomes a unicorn. But every business deserves a CFO who respects the runway. The Mystery: An ambitious EdTech startup in London found themselves in the “Danger Zone.” They weren’t quite pre-revenue, but they were perilously close. They needed to raise investment, they needed a robust business plan, and they needed a bookkeeper….

Working capital management is one of the biggest hidden challenges for growing Tech, Media, and Creative businesses. Hello, and welcome back to our Year-End Reckoning. If your company, particularly in the Tech, Media, or Creative sectors, is sailing past £1M but struggling to push through the £5M revenue ceiling without panic, I have a sobering…

🎄 The Year-End Reckoning: Part 3 Q4 cashflow management is one of the biggest hidden challenges for tech firms, media agencies, and arts organisations. It’s Week Three of The Year-End Reckoning. We’ve torn apart your budget and scrutinised your audit prep. Now, let’s talk about a problem unique to our sectors: Cashflow Volatility. For Tech…