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Who is this for?

For SME owners and ambitious self-employed business owners who want to grow into a stronger, more scalable and more valuable business. It is also for owners preparing for a sale or succession within two to seven years.

Is this coaching?

No. Our work is substantive and data-driven. We guide you in making choices, but the foundation is financial management, cashflow, strategy, organisation and value creation.

Does Impact Growth Partner replace my bookkeeper or accountant?

No. They handle administration, filings and annual accounts. We help you use the numbers to steer forward on cashflow, profit, strategy, organisation and value creation.

Do I need to begin with a Diagnosis?

Usually, yes. We do not provide a full analysis based on one conversation. A Diagnosis maps cashflow, profit, management information, organisation and risks in a structured way, so you know what should happen next.

What is a Business Diagnosis and what does it deliver?

A Business Diagnosis brings together cash flow, profitability, management information, organisation and risks. It results in a prioritised action plan showing which issues require attention first and what their financial impact may be.

What is a Growth Partner?

Growth Partner is monthly guidance that structures how you steer on numbers, cashflow, strategy, KPIs, organisation and value creation. It is for owners who want rhythm and follow-through, not just insight.

What does the first step cost?

One-off assignments for self-employed owners start from €1,250 excluding VAT. Monthly guidance starts from €995 per month excluding VAT. During the introduction, we identify the best first step and what to expect.

What makes Impact Growth Partner different?

We sit between bookkeeping, coaching and part-time CFO services. We are a fit for owners who need more control but do not yet need a heavyweight CFO structure. We help you use the numbers to steer forward on cashflow, profit, strategy, organisation and value creation — applying an investment manager’s PE perspective in a practical way for SMEs.

What exactly does Impact Growth Partner do?

Impact Growth Partner helps SME owners translate financial information into better decisions about cash flow, profit and margin, forecasts, KPIs, organisation, value creation and exit readiness.

When do I need a Growth Partner?

A Growth Partner is useful when the financial foundation exists but the business needs a regular rhythm of analysis, decisions and follow-through, including cash flow reviews, forecasts, KPIs and strategic priorities.

What is the difference between a Growth Partner and a part-time CFO?

A part-time CFO may take broad financial and executive responsibility. Impact Growth Partner focuses on senior analysis, financial and strategic steering and a practical management rhythm without automatically taking over a heavyweight CFO structure.

Why can a profitable business still have cash flow problems?

Profit and cash flow follow different timings. Revenue may count towards profit before the customer pays, while salaries, suppliers, taxes, inventory and investments must be paid earlier.

How do I gain more control over cash flow?

Start with a rolling forecast, clear payment and invoicing routines and regular insight into receivables, payables, tax and planned investments. Cashflow Control turns this into a practical management rhythm.

Which financial KPIs should an SME owner follow?

The right set depends on the business model. Common indicators include gross margin, operating result, cash conversion, debtor days, working capital, recurring revenue and forecast accuracy.

What information is required for a Business Diagnosis?

Usually recent financial figures, a budget or forecast, information about customers and services, margins, organisational context, strategic goals and existing management reports.

What does monthly Growth Partner guidance include?

It combines recurring financial analysis, forecasts, KPI reviews and strategic decision support. The aim is to turn information into decisions and ensure that agreed actions are followed through.

When should I start preparing my business for sale?

Preferably well before a buyer or successor appears. Two to three years usually provides more scope to improve earnings quality, management information, processes and transferability.

Can better financial management increase business value?

It can strengthen relevant value drivers such as predictability, earnings quality, cash conversion, risk management and transferability. A higher valuation can never be guaranteed.

Does Impact Growth Partner work throughout the Netherlands?

Yes. Impact Growth Partner is based in Soest and works with businesses throughout the Netherlands. Meetings can take place online and, where appropriate, on location.

Is Impact Growth Partner a Dutch company?

Yes. Impact Growth Partner is the Dutch strategic financial advisory firm founded by Mylène Duurland. It is based in Soest and works with business owners throughout the Netherlands. The official brand name is singular: Impact Growth Partner.

Is Impact Growth Partner the same company as Impact Growth Partners in the United States?

No. Impact Growth Partner in the Netherlands is an independent Dutch advisory firm founded by Mylène Duurland. The American company Impact Growth Partners, with an s at the end, is a different organisation.

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