(What Makes Bigger Businesses Harder — and More Rewarding — to Fix)
At Forgepoint, we often get asked why we focus exclusively on businesses with turnovers of $4 million or more.
The answer is simple: scale changes everything.
When a business reaches that size, it becomes an ecosystem — multiple divisions, overlapping systems, long-term supplier relationships, and interdependent teams. The problems are rarely obvious, and the solutions are rarely simple. That’s exactly where our CFO-led turnaround model excels.
1. Bigger Businesses Have More Moving Parts
A $4 million-plus company doesn’t fail because of one issue — it struggles because ten smaller ones compound.
It might be a mix of:
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Misaligned reporting across business units
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Poor cash-flow forecasting
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Delayed client payments
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Over-extended credit terms
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Gaps in leadership visibility
Each on its own seems manageable. Together, they create systemic stress. The key is financial visibility and cross-functional coordination, something smaller consultancies simply aren’t built to manage.
2. Governance and Structure Are the Game-Changers
Mid-sized businesses can’t be run on instinct alone. By this stage, they need governance, accountability, and rhythm — weekly metrics, monthly forecasts, and transparent board oversight.
That’s why Forgepoint’s CFO-led approach matters. We implement real financial discipline: structure, reporting, and communication that rebuild confidence across staff, lenders, and suppliers.
3. Culture at Scale Requires Careful Stewardship
When teams are larger, uncertainty spreads faster. The risk isn’t just financial — it’s cultural. Staff start second-guessing leadership, morale dips, and productivity suffers.
Our first step in any acquisition or turnaround is restoring internal confidence. Clear communication, honest leadership, and quick, visible wins reset the tone. Once people feel secure, performance follows.
4. Capital and Complexity Go Hand in Hand
Businesses at this level typically have:
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Multiple revenue streams
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Significant fixed costs
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Debt or lease obligations
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Supplier dependencies
That means recoveries must be well-funded and well-planned. Forgepoint provides both — capital and capability — ensuring there’s enough runway to rebuild sustainably, not just survive temporarily.
5. Scale Deserves Serious Expertise
Working at the $4M–$50M turnover level requires more than enthusiasm — it demands technical skill.
We’re talking about:
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Complex cash-flow modeling
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Lender negotiations
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Contract re-structuring
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Strategic growth planning
Our CFO-led team has managed exactly those scenarios. We understand the operational realities and the human dynamics that sit behind the numbers.
The Forgepoint Difference
We don’t “dabble” in distressed acquisitions — we specialise in them, at scale.
By focusing on businesses large enough to have substance, but small enough to be agile, we deliver outcomes that protect jobs, preserve reputation, and rebuild value with integrity.
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Forgepoint acquires viable businesses with turnovers of $4 million or more, applying financial discipline, structure, and long-term stewardship to rebuild value.
