How Laura Taylor Built a £1M+ Firm That Won The Advisory Game

Episode notes

In this episode of The New F*Word host Colin Hewitt sits down with Laura Taylor, Founder of Empowered by Cloud and architect of the RITMOS methodology, to discuss why accounting firms remain stuck in outdated service delivery models. And, more importantly - what it actually takes to transition from compliance work to genuine advisory partnerships that drive real business value. What You’ll Learn: * Why virtual FD services fail to scale * The compliance trap that kills advisory * How to position advisory so price objections disappear * The rhythm framework that replaces chaos with clarity * Why your background matters more than your credentials Laura is a visionary accounting entrepreneur and business strategist known for transforming how accounting firms operate and deliver value. With a background spanning retail management at major corporations like Sainsbury’s and ASDA, followed by founding and scaling Empowered by Cloud - a specialized virtual finance department firm serving the UK construction industry - Laura brings a unique, business-first perspective to the accounting profession.