by John F Kettley | Mar 2, 2026 | SMEs
TURNOVER IS VANITY. PROFIT IS PROOF. Turnover is a loud number. It’s easy to celebrate, easy to post and easy to hide behind. Profit is quieter. Profit is where the truth lives. I see the same pattern in businesses that come across my desk. Revenue is growing,...
by John F Kettley | Feb 19, 2026 | SMEs
The shift from broke to wealthy is tactical If you’ve ever spent years chasing money simply to stay ahead of bills, you’ll understand the constant background noise it creates. You work harder, push longer hours, and assume that somewhere ahead there’s a line you’ll...
by John F Kettley | Feb 5, 2026 | SMEs
Zombie businesses didn’t disappear after Covid. They learned how to survive without really moving forward. In 2026, they are easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for. Turnover creeps up at low single digit growth. Margins are thin but stable. Owners take a...
by John F Kettley | Jul 18, 2025 | Exit Strategy, SMEs
How agile SMEs can rescue 2025 and gear up for a stellar year It’s July 15, 2025, and if you’re feeling like the year’s already tanked, you’re not alone. Q1 and Q2 have been sluggish across the UK. An election, a year ago froze big decisions and our ‘late’ budget...
