Fractional CFO, Consultancy & Projects

We engaged with Harriet to supplement our statutory accountant services with FD Services. We had been struggling to resource these sort of services internally or with our existing accountant, and it was a breath of fresh air to be able to simply add it on, on a flexible basis.

Harriet helped to devise a creative legitimate solution to our revenue recognition problem, as well as help us with optimisation of our finance software. We implemented Transferwise with her help and also applied for 2 successful grants.

I'd recommend engaging with BTLF if you are a small business looking for extra support above and beyond simple Tax requirements, especially if you don't have an FD appointed in-house. Harriet is productive, collaborative and has really useful ideas.

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Before working with Harriet, we wanted to remove the mystery around our finances and be clear where we were at and map out a forecast for the future and change our company structure.

Since working with Harriet, I became Co-Director! We split shares in the company and agreed on a memorandum of understanding for all eventualities. We now have a clear financial plan, and know how much money we need to bring in and by when. We have payroll and dividends worked out and have hit our targets.

What stands out about working with Harriet is that she doesn't use jargon or speak from a script - there's no gatekeeping. She explains things in an accessible way and has a can-do attitude, so it really feels like she is invested in our success. We now feel held and in control when it comes to our finances, and Harriet's accountant-meets-coach style has helped us shift our mindset to one of empowerment rather than avoidance.

We recommend Harriet to everyone!

When I set up my CIC, I knew one of my biggest knowledge gaps was around finance. After speaking with several accountants, it became clear that I didn't just want someone to file paperwork - I wanted to learn alongside someone. Speaking with Harriet confirmed that what I really needed was a partner: someone who understood CICs and social enterprises.

The biggest shift has been in my confidence. Having regular catch-ups with Harriet - and knowing she's always on hand for any questions has made me feel so much more grounded and supported. My CIC has gone from feeling financially uncertain to becoming much more stable and resilient.

Harriet's patience - especially with my occasional panic around money - has made a huge difference. She's incredibly generous with her time and makes things clear and easy to understand. It's rare to find someone who combines technical skill with such a supportive, relational approach.

"I wanted to feel safer with my finances and not so dysregulated around key milestones — and working with Harriet is exactly that. She is there to reassure me when I get in a tailspin; calming, reassuring, clearly super knowledgeable, and she keeps everything in order.

Her sensitivity to working in a brain-first way, and with those who may have neurodivergence, really stood out. I have recommended Harriet to a number of people."

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Before working with Harriet, we were hoping to gain a better understanding of our business finances and achieve financial clarity to allow us to make changes to the business. Since we started working together, we have much greater confidence in making financial decisions.

What stands out about working with Harriet is that she provides pragmatic and helpful advice in a clear and straightforward format.

As a business owner who does not have a financial background, Harriet takes the time to provide useful and structured guidance to allow us to make effective decisions.