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Scaling but still strapped? Why even profitable FMCG brands struggle with cash flow
Key takeaways from a webinar featuring Amy Moring, co-founder of healthy food staple brand Hunter & Gather; Phil Peters from the food & bev founder community YF; and Mimo's CEO, Henrik Grim.
Apr 24, 2025
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3 min

Article
Understanding the true cost of business credit: How repayment structure impacts APR
When comparing business credit products, it’s easy to focus on the headline numbers - a monthly interest rate, a flat fee, or the total repayment. But to make an informed decision, it’s important to look deeper. In particular, beware of instalment based credit products that require you to repay funds you have paid for, but not been able to use.
Apr 8, 2025
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3 min read

Interviews
How Marleybones freed up time to focus on growth with Mimo
With growth comes complexity, and financial admin can quickly eat into the valuable time of a lean team. Discover how Mimo helped Marleybones streamline payments, speed up reconciliation, and give the team the breathing room to scale with confidence.
Mar 21, 2025
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2 min

Product updates
Introducing Practice Accounts: Streamlining collaboration for accounting firms
At Mimo, we’re on a mission to make payments and financial workflows seamless for UK SMEs, and their accountant and bookkeeper. But we know that firms of all sizes—especially mid-sized and larger firms—need more than just automation. They need structure, control, and seamless collaboration to serve their clients efficiently. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Practice Accounts, a powerful new feature designed to help firms manage teams and clients more effectively in Mimo.
Feb 2, 2025
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3 min

News
Mimo raises $8.5M to keep fixing SMB payments
We’re excited to share that we’ve raised $8.5M, led by Project A, with continued support from Northzone and Seedcamp.
Mar 12, 2025
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2 min

Interviews
How Seven Legal found flex in their cash flow with Mimo
Keeping cash flowing as you grow your business is no mean feat. Discover how Mimo helped Seven Legal reduce the pressure on their business finances and streamline their payment processes.
Feb 24, 2025
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3 min read

Article
Automation: an accountant’s key to cash flow forecasting
Discover how automation can help forward-thinking accountants shift away from manual tasks to offer more value to clients, strengthen working relationships and win more business.
Feb 20, 2025
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4 min read

Interviews
How streamlining financial processes helped Pack Fulfilment achieve sustainable growth
During a period of rapid growth, Pack Fulfilment began to face some financial challenges. Discover how Mimo’s financial solutions helped the team save time and improve cash flow visibility to help the business continue scaling with confidence.
Feb 20, 2025
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4 min read

Article
The future of AP tech: how new technology improves accounts payable
Thanks to rapid innovation, many of the tedious, manual AP tasks that we all dread are being automated and streamlined. And here’s the exciting part: the improvements we’re seeing now are just the tip of the iceberg.
Feb 3, 2025
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5 min read

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AP automation solutions: how to choose the best for your business
There’s no shortage of great AP automation solutions out there. But some are better than others. Discover the must-have key features and how to get started with 5 simple steps.
Feb 3, 2025
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8 min read

Product updates
Advanced User Roles & Permissions: More control, more flexibility
We know that managing payments isn’t a one-person job. Whether you're a business owner, finance team member, accountant or bookkeeper, you need the right level of control over who can view, approve, and execute payments. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a revamped user roles and permissions system—giving you both structure and flexibility to match your organisation’s needs.
Feb 2, 2025
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2 min

Product updates
Latest update: December edition
This autumn has been full of excitement at Mimo. With the launch of our highly anticipated second flagship product, ‘Get Paid,’ in November, we’re now truly bringing the Money-In, Money-Out vision to life! But that’s not all – we’ve also rolled out several other enhancements to the Mimo platform. Here are a few of the standout updates:
Dec 19, 2024
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2 min

Interviews
How Atholl Accountancy Reduced Hour-Long Payment Runs to 15 Minutes.
As an accountant, trying new tools is common. But for Paula, Mimo stood out for its simplicity and efficiency. This is how Paula and her clients have freed up valuable time for more productive work.
Nov 8, 2024
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3 min

Product updates
Introducing Get Paid: Helping SMBs Take Control of Cash Flow
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Get Paid, Mimo’s latest Accounts Receivable (AR) solution, designed to empower small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), accountants, and bookkeepers to gain complete control over cash flow.
Oct 30, 2024
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2 min

Interviews
Navigating the challenges of scaling: 3 lessons from Better Nature
Better Nature's co-founder and co-CEO Chris Kong shares the key takeaways that enabled the plant-based food startup to sustainably scale during a period of rapid growth.
Sep 6, 2024
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3 min read

Interviews
How Green & Purple leveraged Mimo for growth & improved client relations
Jodine Williams, management accountant at Green & Purple, discusses the key to enhancing efficiency while maintaining personal connections.
Sep 2, 2024
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4 min read

Article
Your complete guide to accounts payable automation
For small businesses, good cash flow management is one of the most important factors for success. Discover how automation can transform your accounts payable processes and help you grow your business.
Apr 29, 2024
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10 min read
News
Mimo launches in the UK and announces funding of £15.5m!
This is an exciting post to write. Me, Alex and Andreas started Mimo in January 2023. 15 months later, a lot has happened. To say the least. What’s Mimo, you say? Here it is.
Mar 11, 2024
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6 min read

Article
Mastering cash flow: why bundling these 7 finance processes is key for SMBs
No small business succeeds without a firm grasp - and ideally mastery - over cash. The more you can understand and optimise the money coming in and going out of your business, the better your chances for long-term growth.
Sep 18, 2023
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10 min read

Article
2024 Spring Budget: The key points for accountants and bookkeepers
Despite being set against the backdrop of the UK having recently entered a technical recession, defined as two-quarters of a decline in GDP, the accompanying OBR forecasts released during the spring Budget predicted that inflation will fall below 2% over the next few months.
Mar 11, 2024
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4 min read

Article
The pros and cons of factoring for UK SMBs
Factoring is a useful type of funding that small businesses can use to accelerate their cash conversion cycles. Let’s find out what factoring is, how it could help you and what to look out for.
Mar 4, 2024
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9 min read

Article
9 metrics to master SMB working capital
Do you have a handle on your business’s working capital? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the lowdown on what it is, why it’s important and how to calculate it.
Feb 27, 2024
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13 min read

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6 ways to make working capital work for your small business
Smart working capital strategy is a hidden superpower for small businesses. If you can understand your working capital position and use cash discerningly, you can power sustainable growth for your company.
Feb 14, 2024
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11 min read

Article
7 tools to master your company cash flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Managing it well is crucial for survival and growth. A staggering 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management, highlighting the stark truth about the critical role it plays in the health and longevity of a company.
Feb 2, 2024
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4 min read

Article
The fractional CFOs secret weapon to delivering more in less time
As a fractional CFO or part-time FD, effective time management is crucial. You're not just dealing with a single firm's finances - you have multiple clients relying on your expertise, often in an existential manner.
Nov 8, 2023
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11 min read

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Guide: all you need to know about the cash conversion cycle
Managing your cash flow is essential to the success and sustainability of your small business. Discover everything you need to know about the cash conversion cycle, from what it is to how to control it.
Oct 29, 2023
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5 min read

Article
Gymshark grew with negative Cash Conversion Cycle, and you can too
The cash conversion cycle (CCC) measures the time it takes a business to convert investments in inventory and other resources into cash from sales. Discover everything you need to know about CCC and how Gymshark optimised theirs to power business growth.
Oct 25, 2023
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4 min read

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What impacts cash flow in F&B businesses and why does it matter?
Whether you're a new or established F&B business, keeping control of your cash flow is key to ensuring the longevity and growth of your business! Here’s why and how to do it.
Oct 23, 2023
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3 min read

Article
What is trade credit? A guide for business owners
So, what exactly is trade credit, and why should you care about it? Here's everything you need to know.
Oct 3, 2023
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7 min read

Article
What is Bacs payment and how do they work?
As any business owner knows, good cash flow is essential for success––and how you make business payments can play a huge role. Here's our guide to Bacs payments, how they work and their benefits.
Sep 23, 2023
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6 min read

Article
How to streamline supplier payments with automation
As a business owner, it’s important to ensure suppliers are paid on time and in full, or the consequences can be damaging. Find out how Mimo can help you make payments quickly, securely and easily.
Sep 17, 2023
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4 min read

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7 Tips for streamlining supplier invoice management
All the things you as a business owner have to keep in mind to get paid in an ease.
Sep 7, 2023
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5 min read

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Mimo's guide to supplier invoice management
Our complete guide to supplier invoice management is designed to help small business owners streamline processes to stay organised, avoid delays in payment processing, and optimise financial stability.
Aug 23, 2023
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8 min read

Article
Digital tools for wholesale distributors - your ultimate guide
Here's our guide on the latest tools and software you as a wholesale distributor should consider to take your business to the next level.
Aug 17, 2023
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5 min read

About us
This is Mimo.
I’m super excited to share a little more about what we’re building with Mimo! Across our founding team, we’ve spent the last 10+ years in SMB fintech, SaaS and commerce. While fintech has advanced quickly, we are amazed that small business owners still struggle with the basics in financial management.
Jul 5, 2023
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3 min read

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Line of credit 101 – a guide for small businesses
Not sure if a line of credit is the right financing option for your business? You’re in luck—our ultimate guide contains everything you need to know.