Insights from Sakura

The ‘TRIGGERS’ that start a Business Owner considering a sale or exit exit planning Jul 21, 2026

The moment when it hits you . . . . .

For many business owners, the idea of selling or exiting thei...

Why Exit Planning takes 2 – 3 years (and why less time costs you more!) exit planning Jul 21, 2026

“Do I really need years to plan?”

It’s a question I hear often from business owners: “Surely we don...

Why Cash is the Lifeblood of Your Business, and What a Fractional CFO Can Do About It Jul 07, 2026

Ask any group of growing business owners what keeps them awake at night, and the answer is almost al...

When Should You Get Business Advice From Your Accountant? sme growth Jun 01, 2026

A lot of the conversati...

Case Study | From Potential Collapse to Full Control: Shareholder Dispute and Exit case studies exit planning Apr 28, 2026

The Client

Our Client was a director/shareholder of a privately owned consultancy limited company, ...

From Financial Avoidance to Confidence: A Coach and Consultant's Case Study case studies Apr 01, 2026

Jo-Anne Mac Millan is the founder and Managing Director of Hummingbird Mentoring, a cons...