Profit is a theory, cash is a fact – why growing businesses still fail

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC+01:00

Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Hub | Belfast

Ulster Bank Entrepreneurship
Publisher/HostUlster Bank Entrepreneurship
Profit is a theory, cash is a fact \u2013 why growing businesses still fail
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Growth should be exciting — not stressful. Yet many small businesses experience cash pressure just as sales take off.
About this Event

📝 Description:​

In this session, EFM will show why profitability alone doesn’t protect a business, how growth can quietly drain cash, and how owners can use simple forecasting and financial planning to avoid nasty surprises and make confident decisions.

This session will be followed by a few 1:1 sessions with the experts from EFM. If you would like to be considered for a 1:1, please email [email protected]

Overview of EFM

EFM is a network of fractional finance professionals based throughout the UK and Ireland. They believe every business deserves the right financial guidance without the burden of a full-time salary. They work alongside business owners as a trusted partner, providing flexible, fractional financial management services tailored to individual business needs.

From day-to-day essentials through to board-level insight and long-term planning, they provide the reassurance and expertise that helps leaders make better decisions with clarity and confidence.

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** Disclaimer **

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Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Hub, 11-15 Donegal Square East, Belfast, United Kingdom

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