Phase 1 · Discovery · Clarity Begins Here
Cash Flow Stabilisation Programme
Businesses do not fail because they are unprofitable. They fail because they run out of cash. Stabilising the cash flow is the single most important action in any recovery.
Cash flow stabilisation programme is the structured intervention that arrests the cash drain, extends the runway, and restores the business to a position where it can operate without the immediate threat of insolvency — through accelerated collections, deferred payments, cost reduction, asset realisation, and emergency funding. We design and implement the stabilisation measures that buy the business the time it needs to develop and execute a longer-term recovery.
The Pain We Solve
You may recognise yourself in one of these.
Three audience scenarios · because the same service produces a different transformation depending on where you are in the business journey.
Scenario 1
The business with insufficient cash to meet payroll or critical supplier payments within the next thirty days
The crisis is immediate. There is not enough cash to meet the obligations that fall due this month. The business needs a plan that addresses the next thirty days before it can address the next twelve months — and the plan must be specific, executable, and ready to implement now.
Scenario 2
The business with strong revenue but persistent cash flow problems because debtors pay slowly and creditors demand fast payment
The business is profitable on paper and cash-poor in practice. The gap between when the business incurs costs and when it collects the revenue to cover them is creating a structural cash flow deficit that gets worse as the business grows. Stabilisation addresses the mechanics of that gap.
Scenario 3
The business that has been managing cash flow by prioritising some creditors and ignoring others — creating a legal and reputational risk that is growing
Payments have been selectively made — HMRC, because the consequences of non-payment are severe; suppliers, because they are critical; and creditors who are easier to manage, last. The selective approach is creating legal exposure and creditor pressure that the business has not yet faced simultaneously.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Immediate cash drain arrested through accelerated collections and deferred payments
Runway extended to provide time for a sustainable recovery plan
Creditor pressure managed through structured communication rather than avoidance
Emergency funding secured to bridge the gap between now and recovery
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- 13-week cash flow forecast — week-by-week visibility of the cash position
- Debtor acceleration programme — collections prioritisation and chase strategy
- Creditor deferral plan — structured approach to seeking extended payment terms
- Cost reduction identification and implementation plan
- Asset realisation assessment — what can be converted to cash
- Emergency funding options — bank, invoice finance, and government schemes
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
The business's cash position is stabilised — with a clear view of the position, a structured plan for managing creditor pressure, and the extended runway that creates the space for a longer-term recovery.
Primary Focus
Stabilising the cash flow of a business in distress through accelerated collections, deferred payments, cost reduction, and emergency funding.
KPI Measurement
- Cash runway extended
- Debtor days reduced
- Creditor pressure incidents
- Emergency funding secured
- Cash flow forecast accuracy vs actuals
Investment & ROI
Pricing Engineered Around the Value You Create.
Every engagement is sized against the value we believe we can create with you · the fee is always a fraction of the outcome. Four tiers · so the investment matches your stage of business.
Tier 1
Foundations
£5,000 – £15,000
Right for
Pre-startup, startup, and micro-business founders ready to build on evidence rather than instinct.
Typical Value Created
£50K – £500K avoided in misdirected launches and bad bets
Engagement
4 – 8 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 2
Acceleration
£15,000 – £50,000
Right for
Growing SMEs and established small businesses ready to scale a working model into the next revenue band.
Typical Value Created
£250K – £2M of better-informed launch decisions and faster market traction
Engagement
8 – 16 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 3
Transformation
£50,000 – £250,000
Right for
Medium enterprises and scale-stage businesses ready to commit to a multi-quarter, organisation-wide shift.
Typical Value Created
£1M – £25M in strategic pivots de-risked and new categories validated
Engagement
3 – 9 months
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 4
Enterprise
£250,000 – £2M+
Right for
Large enterprises, global operators, and complex organisations ready for a multi-year strategic partnership.
Typical Value Created
£5M – £100M+ in optimised market entry, M&A diligence, and category positioning
Engagement
12 months and onward
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Why We Price This Way
Every engagement is sized around the value we believe we can create with you. The fee is always a fraction of the outcome · typically 10 – 20% of the expected first-year return.
This is how we make sure pricing aligns with results. The conversation is never “what does this cost?” · it is always “what is this worth to your business?” We answer that together in the first call, transparently, and decide the right tier from there.
If we cannot articulate a credible 5–10× return for your specific situation, we will tell you in the first call. That honesty is part of why our clients trust us with the work that matters most.
Why This Conversation Matters
“Cash flow stabilisation is not the recovery. It is the prerequisite for one — the action that stops the bleeding and gives the business the time to rebuild. We implement it with the urgency the situation demands and the discipline that makes it last.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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