Following the result of the UK election, with the Conservatives surprisingly gaining an overall majority, the continuing austerity driven economic recovery should be possible. However should the excessive debt and borrowing figures not be eliminated, a failure from the Government’s first term in office, then the voters in 2020 will react accordingly. Other factors surrounding welfare spending, housing and net immigration will also be measured by the electorate.

Businesses have been wavering over the first few months of 2015, with the uncertainties of the election outcome, in putting into place their strategies and implementation activities. Now there is a clear result, and assuming the March budget announcements are implemented, there are significant opportunities for companies to consolidate their recovery and grow their businesses both organically and by acquisition. Outstanding matters on business rate reviews, borrowing and the impact of a potential vote on Europe will provide food for thought over the near to mid-term, but leveraging the strength and potential of SME’s is essential in the improvement of the economy.

Immediate senior management resource issues could play a part in SME’s not being to exploit their growth strategies and a solution is the use of a commercially focused independent executive on an interim basis.

MW Interim Finance can assist you in compiling or reviewing your business / risk plan in key commercial areas of your business, in addition to providing an independent CFO/FD resource on an interim basis. For further information or a confidential discussion about your specific requirements, please contact Martin Walby FCMA CGMA on + 44 (0) 7876 566875 or email martin.walby@mwinterimfinance.co.uk