THE 5 KEY FINANCE CHALLENGES FACING BUSINESS OWNERS AND HOW WE SOLVE THEM.
BY JOANNE WHITEHEAD (Managing Director- Frankly Consult)



OUR CORE VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY
We are all responsible for our own actions and the decisions we make. We recognize that our actions influence the people around us. We accept our individual and team responsibilities and we meet our commitments.

EFFICIENCY
Being efficient and effective in our approach to give the best solution each and every time. We are not afraid to try new things in our efforts to continuously enhance the results of our work.

COMMUNITY
A sense of responsibility and contribution to society. We are trying to make the world a better place. As you give, you receive. As you help others, you are helped in return.

RELATIONSHIPS
Building trust and relationships is important to us and we’re in it for the long haul. We strive to understand your business and how you like to work so that we can provide the best service possible.

FUN
Having fun and celebrating small successes in our journey to achieve big.
WHY FRANKLY
Frankly Consult is a professional business solutions consultancy founded by Joanne Whitehead and based in London, UK. If you are a small business owner and you want to see business growth then we will work with you to explore your goals and advise you on systems and processes which will really support you as your business takes off.
We offer a wide variety of flexible services to help you enhance your business performance and we are with you every step of the way, so you can take your business to the next level.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
We have had the pleasure to work with some great companies.
Having multiple fast-paced businesses I needed a team who could help with the day to day management of the finances, run payroll and also give insights at a strategic level. The FC team have been great. If we, or outside stakeholders, need any information or reports, no matter how non-standard, ...
Tristan BakerRunaway Entertainment
Jo is great to work with. Very personable and helps immensely with cashflow management and getting the invoices paid. She's also great to bounce ideas around with. I highly recommend her.
Michael GowerInside Consultants
The best advice I can give is to talk with Jo to assess whether you need them to get involved. Jo will not suggest unnecessary work. You get more than the extra mile and you get a true and valued member of your core team. Jo is now central to ...
George SmartTheobald Fox
When you're running your own business you often wish you had an extra five hours in the day, an extra pair of hands or a confidential ear to run things past. Jo and the Frankly Consult team are all of those things and more. From getting the processes in place ...
Holly SuttonJournalista
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