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Written by Kish Patel. Built on 12 years of Big 4 rigour and boardroom execution. Actionable strategies for scaling, valuing, and exiting ambitious businesses.

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Fractional CFO
Why a Business Broker Isn’t Enough for a Strong Exit
Investment BankingExit Planning

Why a Business Broker Isn’t Enough for a Strong Exit

08 Jun 2026 Read Article
Employee Ownership Trusts in 2026: What the CGT Change Means for Valuations
Exit PlanningInvestment Banking

Employee Ownership Trusts in 2026: What the CGT Change Means for Valuations

08 Jun 2026 Read Article
SaaS Financial Model Components: 2026 Founders Guide
SaaSFinancial Modelling

SaaS Financial Model Components: 2026 Founders Guide

07 Jun 2026 Read Article
Growth Shares Valuation Mistakes That Hurt Tax and Trust
Business Valuations

Growth Shares Valuation Mistakes That Hurt Tax and Trust

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
How a Weak Finance Function Drags Down Business Valuation
Business ValuationsDue DiligenceFractional CFO

How a Weak Finance Function Drags Down Business Valuation

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
Management Buyout Funding: Cash, Debt, Vendor Loan Notes and Equity
Business ValuationsDue DiligenceManagement Buyouts

Management Buyout Funding: Cash, Debt, Vendor Loan Notes and Equity

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
The Biggest Valuation Mistakes Before a Management Buyout
Business ValuationsFractional CFOInvestment BankingManagement Buyouts

The Biggest Valuation Mistakes Before a Management Buyout

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
Is a Management Buyout Right If You Want to Stay Involved?
Investment BankingManagement Buyouts

Is a Management Buyout Right If You Want to Stay Involved?

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
The Hidden Cost of Working Capital: How Term Sheets and SPAs Shift Your Exit Price
Business ValuationsDue DiligenceFinancial ModellingInvestment Banking

The Hidden Cost of Working Capital: How Term Sheets and SPAs Shift Your Exit Price

06 Jun 2026 Read Article
When You Need an Independent IP Valuation, and Why It Matters
Business ValuationsFractional CFO

When You Need an Independent IP Valuation, and Why It Matters

04 Jun 2026 Read Article
Completion Accounts vs Locked Box in UK Deals: Which Fits?
UncategorizedDue DiligenceFractional CFOInvestment Banking

Completion Accounts vs Locked Box in UK Deals: Which Fits?

04 Jun 2026 Read Article
Business Valuation Can Fall Even as Revenue Rises: Why It Happens
Business Valuations

Business Valuation Can Fall Even as Revenue Rises: Why It Happens

04 Jun 2026 Read Article
Why a Growth Share Valuation Matters Before You Issue Shares
Business Valuations

Why a Growth Share Valuation Matters Before You Issue Shares

04 Jun 2026 Read Article
Growth Shares for UK Start-Ups: When They Work and When They Don’t
Business Valuations

Growth Shares for UK Start-Ups: When They Work and When They Don’t

04 Jun 2026 Read Article
First-Time Fundraising: A Practical Due Diligence Checklist for Founders
Start-Up FundingDue Diligence

First-Time Fundraising: A Practical Due Diligence Checklist for Founders

04 Jun 2026 Read Article

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