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Working capital and the growth trap
Working capital and the growth trap Working capital rarely gets the same attention as revenue, margin, or capital raising. Yet in growing companies, working capital

Cash flow problems in growing businesses: why profitable SMEs still run out of cash
Cash flow problems in growing businesses: why profitable SMEs still run out of cash Growth is supposed to solve financial pressure. Revenue rises, margins improve,

Understanding the CFO solution: when growing companies need financial leadership
As companies grow, financial complexity tends to expand faster than most founders expect. Revenue increases, teams expand, and operational decisions become more interconnected. At this

Finance vs bookkeeping: evolving the finance function
The distinction between the finance function vs bookkeeping is one of the most important structural inflection points in a scaling business. In the early stages,

Certified Xero advisor: award-winning Xero expertise for growing businesses
Choosing a certified Xero advisor is about more than software knowledge. It signals credibility, technical expertise, and alignment with industry standards. Businesses that partner with

Finance systems for scaling startups: from seed to Series B
Scaling a startup from seed funding to Series B brings tremendous opportunity – and financial complexity. The right finance systems for scaling startups provide founders

The simple habits that keep a CFO’s budget fresh year round
* Guest Author: Dan Schonfeld, CFO at ApprovalMax. Full bio at the end of the article. Budgets tend to lose relevance faster than most teams

Key financial metrics investors expect before funding
Financial metrics investors expect Raising capital is about more than ambition. Investors don’t just fund ideas – they fund businesses with clear, credible numbers. Understanding

Implement cloud accounting to turn data into strategic insight
Cloud accounting is now essential for modern finance teams. But simply adopting software doesn’t guarantee accurate reporting, efficient processes, or actionable insights. Many businesses still