Confident Cashflow

22/08/2026

One of the most common things we see that causes cash flow issues is inconsistency.

More weekend dog walk musings

15/08/2026

Eventually is not a payment term!

More weekend dog walk musings (that's Bella you can hear panting in the background, wanting me to throw the ball.... again 🙄😆)

11/08/2026

A sale is not a sale until it's paid for.

Weekend dog walk musings.

18/07/2026

The week in pictures. A busy week of networking.

Delivering a Lunch & Learn at
Hearing more about Riverview from Grace Brown at
Amazing visitors day at , such a buzz in the room.
Networking with at in Newbury. Stunning venue and I got to present an award to one of the winners who weren't able to attend the awards night.

10/07/2026

Another great event from Oxford Business Community Network. Starting to build some familiarity with the members now and met lots visiting for the first time.

Two potential introductions to Fractional CFOs and one business interested in our outsourced credit control service. This networking thing works 😉

30/06/2026

For years I've been talking to partners and directors at accounting practices, but it's the rest of the team I actually need to reach, those at the coalface, the people having the day to day conversations with clients.

Last week I finally had that opportunity, delivering a Lunch & Learn to the team at (thanks guys for having me in to talk to you).

I really enjoyed it. Everyone seemed focused, and some were even taking photos of the slides, which I'm taking as a good sign!

Two more sessions are already in the diary for July and September, with a third hopefully being confirmed for August.

One thing I took away for myself: I've bought a clicker so I don't have to keep turning away to advance the slides with my mouse!

28/04/2026

When clients pay late, it's easy to put it down to them.

They forgot. Their accounts department is slow. They've got cash flow problems of their own.

Sometimes that's true. But sometimes it's you.

Why do clients pay late? The reasons might surprise you. Some come down to your client. Some come down to you. Here's the full picture.

24/04/2026

Most people know we write Ts & Cs for small businesses. Fewer know that we also review contracts when a client insists you sign their terms instead of your own.

When that contract runs to several pages of legal language, knowing what you're actually agreeing to, and where the clauses don't work in your favour, isn't always straightforward. That's exactly where we can help.

Nikki of Designs Like These recently asked us to review a lengthy contract on her behalf. We proposed edits to several key clauses, and most of them were accepted by the client's legal department.

"...which was a brilliant result and a great relief."

If a client has sent you their contract and you're not sure it's working in your favour, send us a message.

23/04/2026

A tale of two networking events this morning, and events 4 & 5 for me for the week!

A fantastic panel discussion at Big Breakfast at all about Swindon's reputation Vs reality. Great to hear more about Swindon's bid for City of Culture.

Then on to the event at the Leonardo Hotel, Swindon for more informal networking just across the road for the site where the new theatre entertainment centre will be built.

We love being part of the diverse, positive and proactive business community in Swindon.

23/04/2026

One week until the early bird price closes for Get a Grip on Your Cash Flow.

By the end of the day you'll understand what late payment is really costing your business, feel more confident talking about money with clients, and leave with specific actions you can implement straight away.

The day covers everything from payment terms and processes that support faster payment, to having the conversations that actually move things forward, to your legal rights when they don't. It's interactive, practical, and designed for small business owners with no finance background.

£150 + VAT if you book by 30th April, rising to £180 + VAT after that. Lunch included. Places are limited.

Thursday 21st May, Castledown Business Park, Ludgershall, Wiltshire.

For more information and to book your place: https://bookwhen.com/confidentcashflow