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What difference will a fractional FD make to my business?
Hiring a fractional FD (finance director) creates significant value by providing an executive level of expertise without the cost of a full time hire.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Aug 284 min read


How to use AI in your business
Understanding how to use AI in your business allows you to streamline workflows, speed up processes and make clearer strategic choices.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Aug 145 min read


How do I create a small business budget?
Small business budgeting requires calculating total revenue, listing fixed and variable costs, setting profit margin targets, and establishing a cash buffer.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 314 min read


Questions to ask your fractional CFO
A fractional CFO is one of the best ways to bring senior financial expertise into a growing business without the cost of a full-time hire.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 195 min read


Why is cost control critical to business success?
Founders and management teams who take cost control seriously tend to build more resilient, more profitable, and ultimately more valuable businesses.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 85 min read


Turning Points on the Journey | Strive & Thrive #40
Jon Anthony is a technology founder, operator and AI strategist. He founded Adappt in 2011 and has grown it into a 200+ person global software, AI and DevSecOps company delivering mission-critical systems for WHO, the UK Government, the British Museum and other major organisations. With a background in broadcast technology, public-sector AI and secure cloud delivery, Jon focuses on building resilient technology for high-stakes environments. Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanaya

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


We join the Real Talk, Real Hustle podcast discussing entrepreneurship
Romesh enjoyed a good discussion on finance and growing a business on the Real Talk Real Hustle Podcast with Leah Clarke and Sarah Hawkins. We all share a passion for entrepreneurship and it was brilliant to share insights and stories! A huge thank you to Leah and Sarah for getting me involved, and hosting the conversation. Here’s a link to the Real Talk, Real Hustle podcast episode - hope you enjoy listening!

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


London Daily News celebrates The FD Consultant wins across two UK business awards
London Daily News celebrates our recent wins across two UK business awards. What a crazy couple of months! Over the last weekend of April, The FD Consultant were award winners at the Kingston Borough Business Awards and the Best SME Awards after being announced as finalists in four categories across the two events. I’m really proud of our group and what we’ve achieved – a huge thank you to Catherine, Sarah, Justin and Ken for getting us here. Link to the article here. Since 2

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


We join the Growth Hub panel discussing cashflows
35% of UK SMEs expect to close in the next 12 months and 82% of business failures are due to cash flow problems. You don't have to be part of the statistic. I'm looking forward to speaking at the Growth Hub on the key topic of Cashflow Management for SMEs event in a few weeks. I talk to UK SME founders regularly who are turning a profit on paper but quietly panicking about making payroll. It's one of the most stressful and least talked-about things in business and I think th

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


The Entrepreneurial Tightrope | Strive & Thrive #39
James Stockdale has over 25 years experience in IT support and services in both the public and private sectors, including several years at Apple. Following this appointment James launched a specialist IT business, focused on the needs of companies using Apple tech. Since selling his share of this business in 2025, he's now working on genzee.it, a platform that will give small business owners an easier way to access vital tech support. Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mi

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


AI will create more Entrepreneurs | Strive & Thrive #38
Sarat Pediredla is a technology entrepreneur and founder. Sarat co-founded hedgehog lab in 2007 and led it as CEO for 19 years, building it into a globally recognised business. After stepping down in 2025, he has since founded Thredspan, an intelligence solution for professional services. He also holds NED and Chair roles in the NHS and digital health sectors. Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Sarat Pediredla for our latest podcast/youtube

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jul 51 min read


Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
If you're running a UK company in its growth stage and need to raise capital, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) could be your most powerful fundraising tool.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jun 166 min read


Warning signs your company is in trouble
Is your business experiencing some difficulty? Discover the critical early warning signs that your company is in trouble and how to proactively solve them.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
Jun 24 min read


Employee share option schemes: rewarding your team while growing your business
Employee share option schemes are among the most powerful yet underused tools available to SME leaders, attracting talented people who believe in your mission.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 185 min read


We join the Real Talk, Real Hustle panel discussing entrepreneurship
Romesh enjoyed a lovely evening being on the panel celebrating the launch of the Real Talk Real Hustle Podcast. The panel was full of experts in their field and entrepreneurs in their own right – we had a great conversation about business leadership and covered some huge topics: · Networking and entrepreneurship · Marketing & Branding · Finance & Growth · HR & Team building The discussion unpacked some real insights and there was true passion i

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 161 min read


Wired Differently, Leading Boldly | Strive & Thrive #37
Gillian Jones-Williams is an inspirational business leader, author, and motivational speaker who exemplifies how neurodiversity can be a driver of innovation, resilience, and success. Gillian founded Emerge Development Consultancy, a thriving learning and development firm nearly 30 years ago. In 2024 she was honoured with the award for Businesswoman of the Decade in the Best Women’s Awards. Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Gillian Jones-Wi

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


Romesh guests on The Thoughtful Leader Podcast
Romesh enjoyed a great chat with Mindy Gibbins-Klein host of The Thoughtful Leader Podcast recently. Mindy is a well known author, Ted X speaker and founder of the Thoughtful Leaders Club, and Romesh was excited to be invited on as a guest. We had a great conversation about thoughtful leading and covered the following topics: · What is thoughtful leadership · The importance of self awareness · Ideas to be less reactive · The impact of winning a

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


We present at the Impact Africa Accelerator Programme
Romesh was delighted to speak at the Impact Africa Accelerator programme recently. Impact Africa Business (IAB) exists to help, support, and encourage individuals to take that step in entrepreneurship with confidence, turning their experience into viable, sustainable businesses that create income, employment, and long-term economic empowerment. I will be covering 'Growing Your Business: Key Financial & Strategic Considerations'. The cohort are in the 5th week of their program

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


Are Entrepreneurs Born or Built? | Strive & Thrive #36
David Bell is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, and technology consultant, helping ambitious organisations grow, scale, and innovate. As Founder of Simboc, he works with startups and SMEs to unlock opportunities through strategic advice, leadership support, and practical digital solutions. David is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Anglia Ruskin University, a fellow of several professional bodies, an experienced keynote speaker and chat show host. Join c

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


The FD Consultant are double Silver Award winners a The Best SME Awards!
It’s Awards Season! And in addition to our KBBA awards win last week, we are thrilled to be Silver Award Winners at the Best SME Awards! We're absolutely delighted to be Silver Award winners in both the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 and 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 categories at these national awards. What a week it has been! This is a massive recognition for all the great work our team at The FD Consultant is doing to support SME businesses. I’m so proud of our amazing grou

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


We are so proud to be winners of the KBBA 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝!
We are so proud to be winners of the KBBA 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝! What a lovely evening it was! We were so delighted to have been recognised in both the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 and 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐌𝐄 categories at this year's awards, and what a thrill to win one of the categories! We are truly honoured to be recognised in this way. Everyone who was a finalist was a winner, I genuinely believe that, and it was special to m

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


Romesh is Guest Speaker at Startup 2 Standup
Romesh was delighted to be the Guest Speaker at Startup 2 Standup® a few weeks ago. Romesh covered Key insights from the Strive & Thrive podcast for Entrepreneurs The audience gained practical takeaways from real conversations with founders, and Romesh's experiences in setting up a podcast from scratch.

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


Supporting Business Leaders
We welcome the opportunity to support and inform SME leaders and entrepreneurs. This is a callback to a talk Romesh did late last year where he covered the key topic of Connecting with Audiences: Knowledge Sharing & Visibility for SME Business Owners. This photograph was taken by Robyn Harper, and we're very grateful to her for sharing this with me. At the talk, I covered my journey from reluctantly starting to build my personal brand 5 years ago when I created The FD Consult

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read


The Human Side of Business Development | Strive & Thrive #35
Dan Davies is an SME champion, innovation specialist, a problem solver and a hands-on business development manager helping companies to develop and bring in more sustainable business. Regardless of the industry sector, the product you sell or the people who buy from you, Dan believes there is always a way to improve and ensure a healthy business future. Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Dan Davies for our latest podcast/youtube release - d

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam
May 151 min read
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