A recession does not have to define a business, but it does expose weak control, slow decisions, and poor planning.

Improving profit in 2026 is about more than increasing sales. For UK businesses, stronger pricing, better retention, clearer reporting and improved efficiency can all make a real difference.

Understanding your working capital cycle can help you see how cash moves through your business, where money is tied up, and where there may be opportunities to improve cash flow.

Leading and lagging indicators can help you measure business performance more clearly. Used properly, they give you a better understanding of what has already happened and what could be coming next.

It’s easy to get lost in spreadsheets full of numbers. An outsourced FD distils it down into the KPIs that matter for your business

The optimal forecast frequency may also vary depending on the stage of a company’s lifecycle. Startups and early-stage businesses may need to update their financial plans more often to closely monitor and manage their cash flow, while more established businesses will require less frequent forecasting.