What It Actually Means to Have a CFO-Led Majority Partner in Your Business
When a business comes under pressure, most owners feel boxed in:
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Weekly field-notes from CFO-led turnarounds.
Short, practical posts on continuity-first acquisitions, diligence discipline, working capital resets, and investor-grade governance.
Why Scale Matters: The Hidden Complexity of Mid-Sized Business Turnarounds
(What Makes Bigger Businesses Harder — and More Rewarding — to Fix)
Turning Around Viable Businesses: Lessons from the Field
(What We’ve Learned from Helping Businesses Regain Their Strength)
Selling a Business Under Stress: What to Expect in the Process
(A Straightforward Guide for Owners Who Need to Move Quickly — and Carefully)
Why a CFO-Led Approach Can Save a Struggling Business
(Financial Clarity in Times of Uncertainty)
Five Options for Business Owners Facing Financial Stress
(Practical Paths Forward When the Pressure Is On)
How to Protect Your Team and Legacy When Your Business Is Under Pressure
(A Practical Guide for Business Owners Who Care About More Than Just the Bottom Line)
When Is It Time to Consider Selling Your Business?
(A CFO’s Perspective on Recognising the Right Moment)
The First 90 Days: How CFOs Stabilise Distressed Businesses
When a business enters distress, time becomes its most valuable currency.In our experience at Forgepoint, the first 90 days define whether a business stabilises — or slides deeper into decline. The difference almost always comes down to leadership, cash control, and visibility.