For many SME leaders, the early years of business growth are marked by momentum, opportunity and a strong sense of possibility. But then – often unexpectedly – that growth starts to plateau. Revenue flattens. Profitability wavers. Teams feel stretched, and decisions start to feel reactive rather than strategic. In this article, we’ll explore why SME growth stalls and why a CFO is the fundamental difference between a scaling SME and a failing one. 

Many SMEs have a skewed perspective of working with fractional team members, or do not fully utilise the opportunities available to them. Here are the most common mistakes SMEs make when taking on fractional experts - and how to fix them.

Alongside the benefits of remote working, challenges still remain. Is hiring remote truly the way forward for SMEs in 2025? Let’s explore the pros and cons, and why an increasing number of businesses are making the shift.

Hiring in 2025 looks very different from even five years ago. Traditional full-time employment is becoming less sustainable for many SMEs. This article explores the best alternative hiring strategies for SMEs in 2025.

If you’re striving for sustainable growth in your SME, keeping track of the right metrics for SMEs is essential. But with so many numbers and dashboards to monitor, where should you start? Which metrics truly matter, and how do they guide your decisions?

Delegation is often heralded as the hallmark of great leadership. The ability to entrust tasks and responsibilities to others not only empowers your team but also frees you to focus on the bigger picture. Discover how to delegate like a pro.

SMEs, often the most agile but also the most vulnerable businesses, must adapt quickly to thrive in challenging conditions. With a potential recession on the horizon, reducing costs without stifling growth is a critical priority.

As your business evolves, so do its financial needs. Many SMEs find immense value in leveraging fractional CFOs or other fractional finance experts to manage their financial strategy and operations. However, there comes a point in the lifecycle of a growing business when transitioning to a full-time CFO becomes not just beneficial but necessary. Read now.

What can a fractional CFO do for your business? Find out the key responsibilities of a fractional CFO and explore whether you could benefit from this role in your business.

Hiring a full-time CFO or even a Finance Manager/Financial Controller is a costly expense and one that is lower down the priority list when it comes to outsourcing. However, a fractional CFO could offer a middle ground solution.

You may be wondering - does my startup need a fractional CFO? Let’s dive in and find out.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies around the world. However, managing the finances of an SME can be challenging, fraught with hurdles that can impact their growth and sustainability. Explore 8 common finance-related problems that SME owners often encounter, how to better prepare and overcome them.

SMEs are constantly having to adapt and navigate challenges to achieve growth. However, the high cost of hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO), otherwise known as a Finance Director (FD) can be a daunting expense. Enter the solution that's gaining traction among astute business owners: the fractional CFO.

Throughout business ownership, financial turbulence can strike unexpectedly, leaving SME businesses grappling with uncertainty and stress, and the path to recovery requires a strategic approach and a commitment to positive change. Discover six tips from our fractional CFOs tp help you not only navigate these formidable challenges but to optimise business finance recovery.

There are so many benefits to hiring a Finance Director and ultimately, they’ll give you the strategy and support you need to move forward with your business. However, there are some common mistakes SME owners make when it comes to hiring for this role. Make sure you’re not making them. Read now.

Traditionally, businesses have either hired a full-time finance director (FD) or managed with an existing finance team, including a finance manager, accountant and finance assistant - until they could afford a full-time, high-level FD. However, there is a growing trend towards hiring a part-time FD and for good reason. Read now.

Finding the right part-time Finance Director for your company can be a critical decision, as this individual will play a key role in managing your organisation's financial health and direction. Discover the do’s and don’ts of hiring a finance director. Read now.