KPIs & Governance
What a fractional CFO actually does, and when your UK SME needs one
Most SMEs run on a bookkeeper and a year-end accountant, with nobody reading the numbers between. Here is what a fractional CFO does and when you need one.
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What good financial governance looks like at 10 versus 50 employees
A business with 12 staff and one with 48 often run finance the same way. Here is what good financial governance looks like at 10 versus 50 employees.
KPIs & Governance
Why Cash Runway should be number 1 for all SMEs
Most SME owners track sales and little else. Here are the five financial KPIs to review every month, and the one warning sign each is built to catch.
KPIs & Governance
Board Packs: Are They Really Needed For An SME?
Most SMEs hold board meetings without a proper board pack. Here is what a good one contains, plus a simple checklist UK directors can use this month.
KPIs & Governance
Director responsibilities and what UK law actually requires (June 2026)
Most founders became a company director by signing a form, not reading the law. Here are the seven duties UK directors actually owe, in plain English.
KPIs & Governance
Financial KPIs Every UK Small Business Should Track
The financial KPIs every small business should track. Learn the 8 numbers that actually matter, why they matter, and how to spot trouble early.
KPIs & Governance
How to Know If Your Business Is Financially Healthy
How to know if your business is financially healthy. The 5 vital signs every SME owner should check, plus a quick health score calculator.