Struggling with cash flow? A Finance Director can Help your Practice grow 5X Faster

Hi everyone,   

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from running our own clinics—and working with so many others—is this: a practice isn’t just a place for patient care but also a proper business.  

And like any business, it needs financial clarity, strategic planning, and the right expertise to grow. 

Yet, most practice owners juggle finances on the side, hoping their numbers will somehow make sense in the end. But the reality? Without financial leadership, most practices end up reacting to problems rather than planning ahead. 

The Silent Cost of Financial Uncertainty 

Many practices assume they’re doing fine—until cash flow problems creep in, tax bills come as a shock, or an expansion plan falls apart due to poor forecasting.  

A study by the Office for National Statistics found that 60% of small businesses that fail cite financial mismanagement as a key reason. 

I’ve seen this happen with practices that had strong patient flow but were unknowingly bleeding money—untracked expenses, inefficient tax planning, or no real strategy for sustainable growth. 

Numbers don’t lie, but they don’t fix themselves either. A Finance Director doesn’t just look at spreadsheets - they turn financial chaos into a clear, actionable strategy. 

Planning for Growth, Not Just Survival 

Expansion, new equipment, staff hiring—these are exciting milestones, but without financial structure, they can become financial risks. Cash flow mismanagement is one of the top reasons small businesses struggle to scale. 

I’ve worked with practices that expanded too quickly and ran into funding gaps, as well as those that delayed growth because they weren’t sure if they could afford it. The difference between struggling and scaling successfully is having a financial strategy—not just a reactive approach. 

That’s where a Finance Director becomes invaluable. They help you see the bigger picture, plan investments wisely, and ensure every financial decision aligns with long-term goals. 

How We’ve Done It—And How We Can Help You 

At Samera, we’ve tested these strategies in our own clinics. We’ve learned what works—and what doesn’t—so that the practices we support don’t have to go through the same trial and error. 

Our Finance Director service is built to give practice owners the expertise and structure they need—without the cost of hiring a full-time financial executive. Whether it’s managing cash flow, forecasting for growth, or ensuring financial stability, we make sure your practice isn’t just surviving, but thriving. 

Book a call today to see how we can help bring financial clarity and strategy to your practice. 

Until next time, 
Arun