The Multiplier Effect Newsletter

The 2025 Year Recap: The Year We Stopped Playing Small (And What’s Next for 2026!)
What if the year you finally stopped waiting for permission was the year everything changed? 2025 wasn’t just another year at Add Then Multiply and

Why Winning Man of the Year Proves the Funding System Is Broken (And How to Beat It Anyway)
When I won Man of the Year 2025 at the Women’s Business Club Awards, my first reaction wasn’t pride or excitement. It was vindication. Because

6 Steps to Turn Capital Constraints Into Your Advantage (and How to Make Investors Come to You)
Are you frustrated watching competitors outpace you simply because they’ve mastered capital access whilst you’re still trying to crack the code? Here’s the uncomfortable truth:

The Results of Six Years of Funding Focus (and 3 Strategic Moves to Level the Playing Field)
Six Years of Funding Focus: Progress Worth Celebrating On 25th November 2019, we launched Funding Focus with a straightforward mission: capital should flow based on

3 Strategic Moves to Level Up Your Business (and Why Supporting Systemic Change Speeds Your Exit)
Still competing on an uneven playing field whilst businesses with weaker fundamentals scale faster than yours? You’re watching less experienced founders close funding rounds you

The £8.7 Trillion Funding Gap Impacting Your Bottom Line (and Why Supporting Change Benefits Everyone)
Are you leaving money on the table because the investment world refuses to see your worth? If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already felt

Why This Award Matters to Your Scale-Up Journey (and How to Break Through Funding Barriers)
If you’ve read the title, I know what you’re thinking: How could this nomination affect my business? Here’s the reality: female founders receive less than

Access to Growth Capital Could 10x Your Business (If the “Experts” Stopped Hoarding the Secrets)
What’s the Real Cost of Keeping Growth Secrets Locked Away? Here’s a question that should make every ambitious entrepreneur pause: what if the biggest barrier

Why Insourced Finance Could Be Your Smartest Growth Move (Only If You Avoid These Common Pitfalls)
Is your finance function driving growth, or just keeping the books? For ambitious founders, this distinction matters more than ever. The smartest growth-focused leaders are

The Hidden Crowdfunding Strategy That Raised £300,000 (Before The Product Was Even Complete)
Ever wondered how some businesses seem to secure funding whilst others struggle to get off the ground? The answer might be simpler than you think

The Reason Why Your Best Employees Are Leaving (And The Leadership System That Retains Them)
As your business scales beyond £500k, hiring becomes critical. You need people who operate independently, drive results, and help you step back from the day-to-day.

Managing Your Company Budget the Right Way (and How to Build Financial Clarity That Drives Growth)
Are you constantly wondering if you’re tracking the right financial metrics in your business? You’re not alone. Many established business owners find themselves caught between