Proverbs say that first impressions are the most lasting and, while contrasting quotes tell us that first impressions can be unreliable, one encounter may be all you get when it comes to pitching to an investor. Whether you are addressing a bank, an angel investor, peer-to-peer lenders, venture capitalists or personal investors, the approach should be the…
This month we have been looking at options for adult education and continuous professional development (CPD). If you missed the first blog or our Newsletter you can view them now by clicking on the respective links. To conclude our coverage of this topic we have taken a look at online resources to support your endeavours….
For many of us September is dominated by the children going back to school. It impacts on us all in some way, from changing schools, to organising uniforms, to remembering the significant increase in traffic and as such setting off earlier from home. With this in mind we thought we would take the opportunity to…
During recent years several significant industry giants have commented on the future of finance, including KPMG. In 2010 their Future of Finance report made predictions for 2020 commenting on the likely financial landscape and the role of the CFO. In this article we summarise these predictions, assess how many have come to fruition and look…
Last month over 2000 attendees came together to listen to leading speakers from around the globe at London Fintech Week 2019. This year’s Key Note Speaker, Lord Anthony St John, referred to London as the future of finance, and Fintech. For those of you who missed out on the event we have provided a review,…
July is independent retailer month, a campaign that runs each year in July to ” highlight the important role smaller, local, independent retailers play in the communities they serve, the local economy they contribute to, and in the retail sector as a whole” Independent Retailer Month.co.uk. Independent retailer month aims to impact the retail sector…
July signals the annual London Fintech Week conference where the future of money and financial technology come under full scrutiny. This landmark event brings major authorities from around the globe together to provide the latest scoop on the innovations and challenges facing the financial technology industry. Now in its 6th year the main agenda for…
The role of a CFO or Finance director is varied and far reaching. Some businesses, especially smaller firms or start ups, might make the mistake of thinking that they don’t need (or can’t afford) to hire someone to take on this role. This is where so many go wrong. If you want to scale…
The role of the CFO has significantly evolved in recent years. So, how do we now define the role of a top performing CFO? It is no longer limited to areas such as tax, compliance, risk management and balance sheets. It is far more commercial and success is now heavily reliant on the effective formation…
Sophie Wright, founder of WrightCFO, is delighted to be attending some exciting events in the coming weeks. WrightCFO is dedicated to being up to date with the latest news and activity in the world of accountancy and finance. Involvement in these events not only ensures that we have our finger on the pulse, but also…