Business Growth
A tailored approach to your business
No two businesses are exactly the same which is why at cloud9fd we put you and your business at the heart of what we do.
As a key advisor and trusted business partner to all our clients, we believe that gaining a detailed understanding of what you do and how you do it is critical to being able to provide you with the support you need to drive your business forwards.
From helping you draw up your first business plan to making sure you can access the financing required to grow your business when you need it, we provide the full spectrum of support you'd expect from an experienced finance director as well as utilising the latest technology and apps to ensure your business runs smoothly.
Our real time reporting and advanced forecasting apps also mean you won't have to wait until month end to find out how your business is doing: get a business snapshot at the touch of a button; monitor performance against budget in real time; produce reliable cash flow and profit forecasts with ease; save time on admin and spreadsheet manipulation so that you can spend more time on your business; use timely and reliable data to facilitate day to day decision making and set realistic, achievable strategic objectives to get your business where you want it to be.
Click below and choose the pricing plan best suited to you or read on for more detail on how we can help you across all areas of your business.
Where we can help
We look at your business as a whole and aim to provide support throughout your organisation; however, for some ideas for just a few of the key areas we can work with you on, see below.
Increased Profitability
We take your data and use advanced forecasting and modelling apps to pull out detailed insights on your business offering: find out what your most profitable product is; analyse profitability of new products and services before release; increase productivity throughout the business and look at 'what if' scenarios to ensure your business remains resilient whatever the market conditions.
We also use big data to look at your market as whole so that you can identify new opportunities early, avoid potential pitfalls, increase your current market share and get the edge on your competitors.
Cash Flow Management
Always know how much cash you have at any given moment in time and manage your future cash flows effectively to ensure you always have sufficient cash to meet your business needs.
Model multiple budgets and cost bases to find out which one will work best for you and enable you to achieve your long term strategic objectives.
Identify investment opportunities based on future cash flows and improve your chances of obtaining debt or equity finance with detailed budgets and cash flows to support your application.
Real Time Reporting
The majority of businesses out there still don't have access to real time reporting putting them at a huge disadvantage in today's marketplaces.
We give you detailed reporting as standard on all aspects of your business so you don't have to wait until month end to find out how well you've done.
See exactly where you are against budgets, forecasts and your strategic plan, all at the touch of a button and review profitability by departments, business units and more so that you can identify potential issues before they become a problem.
Strategic Planning
Do you know where your business is headed?
We can help you pull together a detailed strategic plan advising you on all the elements required to make your business a success from sales and marketing through to finance and operations.
Focus on what you want to achieve, discuss exit strategies, incorporate detailed tax planning and set clear, achievable objectives.
With our cloud9fd - Strategic Plan option, we'll also manage the day to day implementation and monitoring of your plan to make sure that individual tasks are completed on time and your strategic objectives stay on track.
Debt and Equity Financing
Get your business in shape.
Maximise your business's valuation and access equity and debt financing to help you achieve your strategic objectives sooner.
Provide detailed analytics and a comprehensive strategic plan for finance applications and make sure potential investors and finance providers know that you have the vision, people and systems to thrive.
We use advanced forecasting apps to provide detailed profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts for both the short and longer term with the cost of financing built in so that you, and your finance provider, can be confident you'll be able to afford whatever option you go for.
System Optimisation
Businesses using cloud-based solutions are still in the minority so give yourself an edge; optimise and streamline your systems so that you can concentrate on delivering an outstanding product.
Utilise the latest apps to: automate data entry saving time and minimising errors; increase productivity; improve delivery of your products and services for your client; manage the sales process effectively; improve your client relations; ensure workflows run smoothly; produce timely and useful reports on all aspects of your business, not just finance; manage your approvals process effectively; ensure you have the controls and procedures in place to protect your business.
Abby Haran FCA, BSc
Founder & CEO
An experienced finance director with over 15 years post qualified experience, 10 of those working exclusively as a finance director at board level in SMEs, Abby brings a wealth of knowledge and real life finance director experience to your business. Originally training as a chartered accountant, she is now a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England and Wales) as well as an accredited Xero partner.
With a proven track record in business growth, strategy, system implementation and finance you can be confident that your business is in good hands. Call us today to setup a meeting and hear more about how we can help you on 020 7157 9921.
Our Promise
Outstanding Support
Our cloud-based approach and flexible working enable us to provide support and advice throughout the week, not just when we're on site.
And because we don't insist on tying you to a set day a week like most agencies, you won't have to wait for us to leave another client's premises to get a response to your call or email!
In fact, we guarantee a response the same day if you contact us within usual working hours so, whatever the query, you can be confident we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Testimonials _
"Abby Haran joined the Bellville Rodair Group as a very young Financial Director in April 2002, and played a major role in transforming our Group over the next few years. The disciplines and knowledge applied to our book-keeping and financial management were keystones of our development, particularly internationally, as our annual Group turnover increased beyond US$100m. Since her decision to leave our organization in July 2008 to concentrate on her family, she has continued to work in part-time roles for our former group directors in their new ventures, up to the present time."
Terry Walpole
Former Chairman, Bellville Rodair Group
Testimonials _
“I have known Abby for nearly 20 years, as a full time Finance Director and subsequently as a sole practitioner/portfolio FD. Abby has a fine intellect and a great knowledge, understanding and experience of accounting and finance principles and practice. She has an excellent commercial business sense, a good understanding of people and a sense of humour. That is a rare combination of qualities. I also trust Abby implicitly to look after the best interests of my companies.”
David Ower
Former Managing Director and shareholder of the Bellville Rodair Group and current Director of Shad Thames Investments Ltd, London and Craro Investments Pty Ltd, Sydney