Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile.I'm delighted to say that I am now semi retiring from Portfolio FD work, and concentrating my efforts on broadening my Web and programming skills - see my various website projects below.Previously, as well as part owning a couple of businesses, I acted as FD to a variety of Companies, typically turning over between £1m and £20m.One of the things I find is that companies often don’t realise the difference between an Accountant and a true FD. At its simplest an accountant tells you what has happened, whereas an FD will tell you what is going to happen, and what the data actually means.With more than 40 years’ business experience, ranging from European FD at Procter & Gamble to co-owning a £2m UK based juicing and smoothie business, I understand what it takes to run, develop and then exit a successful company. I know how to take the successful habits of the larger company and apply them to the real-world environment of the SME.My clients value my practical, friendly approach and ability to sort out their Financial headaches. I am well organised, logical, energetic and just get things done.Typically, I will lay the foundations for growth, identify the key drivers of profit, and significantly enhance the value of a Company for exit.Over the years I’ve helped my clients in all sort of ways, for example I’ve…..✤ bought a company✤ sold a company✤ put timely, focussed, management and KPI reporting in place✤ developed meaningful, actionable 3 year Business plans✤ renegotiated bank financing, raised additional finance, introduced clear risk reduction FOREX strategies✤ installed a new SKU and customer profitability system, to show where money was actually being made, and where it wasn't ✤ developed Cashflow analyses to show why Profit wasn't showing up as Cash✤ prepared a clear exit plan and strategy for business owners, to ensure their sales value is maximised on exitI'd normally work with a company for 2 to 4 days a month, but it's always designed around how to add maximum value.As mentioned I'm now retired from new Portfolio FD roles, but of course if you want to know more then please get in touch.