Fortify for Growth: Empowering Companies to Scale Safely
The Hidden Risk of Rapid Growth For a mid-sized business on the cusp of rapid expansion, growth is a double-edged sword. The excitement of new markets and surging demand often comes with an undercurrent of anxiety. Will our people and current processes hold up under pressure? Can our culture and cash flow withstand the strain? […]
The Hidden Cost of Business Failure
In 86% of UK liquidations, no money at all is returned to creditors. This figure, drawn from government research, shows that when a business fails, the damage rarely stays exclusively within the company. Value is destroyed across creditors, employees, and local communities. Liquidation processes consume what little remains, with average costs exceeding 160% of the […]
EBITDA: The Lifeline Metric in a Business Crisis
When a mid-tier company (£1m–£100m turnover) hits a crisis, one financial metric often determines whether investors hold their nerve or head for the exits: EBITDA. In turbulent times, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) serves as a key stabilisation indicator and proxy for a business’s core value. This article explores why EBITDA is […]