Finance Leadership Blog

Understanding Equity Dilution

Equity dilution occurs when a company issues new shares, reducing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders.

This is a common occurrence in start-ups,...

Risk management stands as a key strategic oversight, essential for safeguarding the company's future, even with start-ups and scale-ups, and this can't be ignored.

The role of the Chief Financial...

Building an in-house legal function is often low on the list of priorities for scaling companies
as there are usually more pressing demands on their budget and resources. 

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In the ecosystem of start-ups, trust stands as a cornerstone for success.  Getting trust as a new comer can take time and energy.  And in the long term, if your employees, suppliers and...

As 2024 approaches, start-ups and small businesses are poised to adapt and thrive amidst dynamic shifts in the business landscape.

The insights from various sources indicate a period of significant...

Every so often, as a Finance Director, you encounter something that doesn't quite add up. Maybe it's a disparity in the books, an oddity in a financial report, or perhaps an anomaly within the...

If you're a leader in a fast-growing start-up, you know that one of your crucial roles involves the proper management of risk. And, of course, insurance plays a key part in that.

From cyber...

One thing that always lurks in the shadows of any start-up's growth journey is 'key person risk' - the risk that the departure of a crucial member from your team could destabilise your operations.

This isn't a new topic and changes over the last few years have seen finance teams dramatically different to what they were just 5 years ago (Accounts Payable clerk anyone?!)....

Not the most ground-breaking topic, but a necessary one!

The most common fraud I see is when a “supplier” requests to change their bank details.

It’s so common, that I have seen...