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. 

Learn how to identify and avoid the most common financial mistakes business owners make. From budgeting and taxes to cash flow management, gain some insight into how you can strategically improve your businesses financial health, and how a Fractional CFO can navigate this with you to secure the future of your business.

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.