scaling

The growing pains between £1M and £3M rarely come from the product. Seven places the finance plumbing gives way, and what to do first.

We are currently in the middle of a fascinating project with a high-growth London software business. Like many SaaS firms, they reached a point where the infrastructure started to crack under the weight of their own success.

The “Impossible” Scale: From Cash-Strapped to the Times Fast Track 100. The Mystery: A business stuck at the £4M ceiling. The order book was bulging with “Big Fish” clients, but the bank balance was perpetually on life support. The finance department was a pressure cooker of stress, and “automated” systems were failing to bring in…

Scaling a business is the dream, isn’t it? Visions of rapid expansion, dominating your market, and sipping celebratory cocktails on a tropical beach fill the minds of entrepreneurs everywhere. While scaling undoubtedly signifies success, this rapid expansion can also expose hidden cracks within your organisation, particularly in the often-underestimated realm of finance. Imagine a beautiful…

Welcome back to WrightCFO News. We are one quarter into the year, and as we navigate the complexities of 2025, the prevailing sentiment among UK SMEs might be one of cautious optimism tempered by significant uncertainty. While many businesses anticipate turnover growth, the underlying economic and operational landscape presents substantial challenges. In this environment, merely…

At WrightCFO, we understand the unique challenges and exhilarating opportunities that come with scaling a subscription-based business. In today’s dynamic market, the ability to accurately measure and strategically manage key financial metrics is paramount to achieving sustainable growth. This month, we’re diving deep into the critical triumvirate of Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Churn Rate, and…