The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper

In our second episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Merley Okine, Group General Counsel of Ebiquity plc, the media investment analysis firm. In this conversation, Merley and I cover a plethora of topics that you won’t want to miss. Some of my favourite parts were: ✅ What legal support a business needs as it scales;✅ Budgeting tips for Legal and other Departments as well;✅ When to bring Legal into strategic commercial situations;✅ How the Finance and Legal teams should best collaborate;✅ Insights into how to manage legal and compliance across an international entity. Merley's Business Book recommendation: Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.eu/d/g73NzUJ Where to find Merley: Web: https://ebiquity.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merleyokine/

In our premiere episode, I was joined by Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, the specialist stakeholder communications agency.In our wide ranging conversation, Richard and I dive into the dynamic relationship between the Finance team and the CEO.Some of my favourite parts were:✅ How job profitability is a team sport;✅ The financial metrics Richard can’t live without;✅ How Richard looks at the business post pandemic;✅ Insights into successful budgeting and forecasting;✅ Some pearls of wisdom around recruiting and retaining staff.Richard's Business Book recommendation: Thinking Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman - https://amzn.eu/d/iiaqYICWhere to find Richard: Web: https://www.bladonmore.com/contact/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bladonmore/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bladonmore/

Every small business owner needs advice and guidance. Each week successful Operators join fractional CFO Adam Cooper, to share their experiences, tips and tricks to help improve your business cash flows, profits and help reach your financial goals.