Behind the growth

Stories and strategies powering business success. Behind the growth is a vodcast sharing insights into the complexities and opportunities faced by well known business owners, founders and entrepreneurs.
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Behind the growth episode two: Darcy Laceby of Absolute Collagen

Drawing on her experience building Absolute Collagen alongside her mother, Darcy explores the journey from kitchen table experiment to category leading brand, and the role of risk, trust and governance in scaling sustainably.

Watch or listen the interview, as well as Lara’s post‑interview discussion with S&W expert Laura Hayward.

Behind the growth episode one: Conrad Ford of Allica Bank

Drawing on his experience founding fintech start‑up Funding Options, Conrad explores the transition from acting as a solo decision‑maker to establishing robust leadership, resilient governance and a culture built for rapid scale.

Watch the interview, as well as Lara’s post interview discussion with S&W experts Emily Berry and Andrew Jacobs.

Supporting business insights

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The Fast Growth Index report

Sustaining success in fast-growth firms: Lessons from the UK’s fastest growing businesses.

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The BOSS report

Our second Business Owners Sentiment Survey provides timely insights into the live issues, concerns and hopes of the country’s entrepreneurs.

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Selling your business

Our comprehensive guide explores how a well-planned business exit strategy and expert advice helps you navigate every stage of the process. From planning to execution and beyond. Find the perfect exit opportunity with S&W.

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Fintech: Transforming financial services

This guide explores how we support UK fintech businesses, whether you’re a scale-up, a unicorn or want to exit. Whether you're looking to grow, or a mature fintech UK business, this brochure outlines how we can help you build trust, unlock opportunity and drive innovation.

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Pre-sale exit planning: Setting up for a successful exit

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Laura Hayward, Lynne Blakey, Olivier Pecon, Dominic Gibbs, Emma Queen

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Executing your business exit: Managing the sale process to completion

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Mark Gee, Emma Queen, Terry Shephard, Ben Laing

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Business post-sale support: Thriving after the transaction

Laura Hayward Lynne Blakey Paul Stagg Jack Managing Director

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Laura Hayward, Lynne Blakey, Paul Stagg, Jack Knight

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As one of the UK and Ireland’s fastest growing accountancy and advisory firms, at S&W our practitioners pride themselves on expertise in unlocking success for you, your family and your business. Our mission is to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Behind the growth isn’t just a vodcast; it’s our way of shining a light on the strength, resilience and innovation of the clients and businesses we work with, backed up by knowledge, experience and trust.

Our experts cover the entire lifecycle: Supporting entrepreneurs and new, fast-growth businesses; navigating business risks and change through maturity; and preparing and overseeing a sale or other exit when the time is right.

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