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Don’t Trust the Number: How to Read and Challenge a Valuation Report
Most SME valuations in Australia use the Capitalisation of Future Maintainable Earnings method. It's simple, practical, and widely accepted. But small judgement calls about “maintainable” earnings, and the multiple can easily move value by 30–50%.
A valuation is only as good as the assumptions underneath it. Knowing which assumptions to challenge, and how, is what turns a thick report into actionable advice.
The Fractional CFO Advantage: Strategic Finance Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag
A fractional CFO is an experienced Chief Financial Officer who works with your business on a part-time, project, or retainer basis rather than as a permanent employee. They bring the same strategic thinking, financial discipline, and decision support as a full-time CFO, but you pay only for the time and expertise you actually need, which at your development phase might not be full time.