Scale UP

The 1 Hidden Tax Stalling Your Scale-Up: Are You Paying It?

Welcome to this week’s edition of WrightCFO News. When we talk about a scale-up business, we often focus on the obvious: sales figures, marketing spend, and product development. But there’s a stealthy drain on your resources, a subtle yet significant cost that many scaling businesses overlook – the “Talent Gap Tax.” Imagine this: you’re a…

Scaling your Non-Profit

Scaling Your Impact – How a Fractional CFO Can Help Non-Profit Grow

Non-profits are driven by a powerful mission: to make a difference. But turning that passion into tangible impact requires more than just good intentions – it requires strategic financial planning. At WrightCFO, we understand the unique challenges non-profits face, and we’re here to help you scale your impact and reach more people. Many non-profits operate…

Scaling up you Business
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Scaling Up Your Business: A Rollercoaster Ride to Success

Scaling a business is a bit like trying to catch a runaway train. It’s exhilarating, terrifying, and often a complete rollercoaster. While the rewards can be immense, the challenges are equally daunting. In this newsletter, we’re going to dive deep into the nitty-gritty of scaling up, exploring the common pitfalls and how to avoid them….

Ready for a Fractional CFO
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Is This You? The Tell-Tale Signs You’re Ready for a Fractional CFO

WrightCFO News Readers- Happy New Year! This is my favourite time of year. I look in the mirror (both literally and figuratively) and decide what needs to improve. What can I do better this year? Fresh stationery for note-taking at the ready! Therefore today’s WrightCFO News, is about looking in the figurative business mirror. If…

Founders Guide to 2025
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A Founder’s Guide to a Prosperous 2025

Is your business ready to thrive in the new year? As a founder in 2025, you’re juggling countless priorities, but strong financial health is the bedrock of sustainable growth. WrightCFO, your London-based fractional CFO firm, is here to help you navigate the complexities of finance, optimise your performance, and achieve your ambitious goals. Whether you…

Get Your Finances on Track with a Part-Time CFO
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Feeling Lost in the Numbers? A Part-Time CFO Can Guide You

Let’s be honest, running a business can feel like you’re juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle on a tightrope! One minute you’re chasing new clients, the next you’re putting out fires in operations, and then suddenly you realise you haven’t looked at your cash flow in weeks! 🙈 Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many business…

Yellow Umbrella amongst back umbrellas, weathering a storm
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How to Keep Your Business Agile and Resilient in Challenging Times

The business world is full of unexpected twists and turns. Economic downturns, shifting market trends, and even global events can create challenging conditions for businesses of all sizes. In these turbulent times, agility is key to survival and success.This is the key to being a resilient business. But what exactly does it mean to be…

Art canvas with pain brushes and paints relating to financial tips for artists
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From Canvas to Cash: Financial Tips for the Art World

As an arts organisation, whether you’re a Tate Modern, a MoMA, or a small, independent gallery, your success hinges on a delicate balance of artistic vision and financial acumen. To ensure the sustainability and growth of your business, it’s crucial to adopt sound financial strategies and learn key financial tips. Financial Strategies for Arts Organisations…

Female CFOs working as a team
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Beyond the Numbers: The Human Side of Fractional CFO Work

Next week marks WrightCFO‘s 10th anniversary, and it’s got me thinking back to my first gig as a Fractional CFO, also known as CFO As a Service (or as it was called back then, a part-time or portfolio Finance Director). I stumbled upon this Fractional CFO opportunity through a LinkedIn group that no longer exists…

financial setbacks
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Heartbreak in the Boardroom: Overcoming Financial Disappointments and the Role of Fractional CFOs in SME Success

We all know that for SMEs, the path to success is often paved with financial challenges and disappointments. From unexpected market downturns to cash flow crises, financial setbacks can be emotionally devastating for CEOs as well as  their Chief Financial Officers. However, with the right financial leadership, SMEs can not only overcome these obstacles but…