In this edition of WrightCFO’s Spotlight CFO, we introduce Kadia Barry. Equipped with ACCA and MBA qualifications, Kadia has been supporting fast-paced tech startups for a decade. Kadia is also our Xero guru, offering our WrightCFO clients Xero implementation, training and system migration. Areas of Expertise Strategic Financial Management – Deploying tools and techniques to…
In the world of startups and SMEs, financial stability is the key to success. WrightCFO, a revolutionary Fractional CFO firm, specialises in navigating the financial complexities of the Creative, Media, Technology, and Not-for-Profit sectors, transforming startup finances with a personal touch. Meet the team at WrightCFO, top row from left to right: Sophie Wright –…
Every October WrightCFO celebrates its anniversary. To mark the occasion this year we have undertaken an interview with company founder and owner Sophie Wright to explore what makes a successful CFO. Sophie is a Chartered Management Accountant, a strategic and commercial Finance Director and the founder of the award winning WrightCFO consultancy, as well as being the…
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…
When you’re just starting out with a new business it can be tough to get things off the ground without additional capital. There are many schemes and grants available in the UK to help with initial cash investment or if you need additional funds to expand. In this blog we will take you through what…
You’ve made the brave decision to go ahead with your business idea and work for yourself. This is great news. It also means your to-do list is endless. One item that needs to be on your list, is choosing the right legal structure for you. This process can be daunting. I outline below, in basic…
There are some simple things you can do today, to start increasing your profits without winning new clients. Making some minor changes to the way you do business will be barely noticeable to anyone- apart from you, of course, as you’ll know you are becoming more profitable. 1. Increase your prices. No really. A small…
If you run your own business, no doubt you have had ‘writing a business plan’, on your to do list for some time. But who has time for that, when you are trying to get your business off the ground, right? Wrong. According to many sources, 90% of internet start-ups fail. You can lessen those odds…