Pramod Dhalwani
FCA, Planning for Sustainable Profits
Cash Flow, Margins & Financial Visibility for Business Owners
Know your numbers. Make better decisions. Grow with confidence.
Many businesses don’t struggle because of sales – they struggle because they don’t fully understand the numbers driving their performance.
This practical session is designed for business leaders who want clarity and confidence without a finance background. You’ll learn which numbers truly impact profit and cash flow, how to spot issues early, and how to use financial insight to support smarter pricing, growth, and investment decisions.
Beyond the knowledge, this session is also about connection – bringing together SMEs, founders, and decision-makers to exchange insights, experiences, and build meaningful B2B relationships.
If you want to grow smarter, not guess harder – this session is for you.
key takeaways from the session
• Review these four non-negotiables every 30 days: cash in the bank, monthly spend, whether customers are profitable, and the biggest risk facing your business.
• Profit is theory. Cash is fact. Cash buys time – without it, you cannot pivot, fix problems, or survive.
• When starting a business, focus on three foundations: build your infrastructure, build the business, and build your profit.
• You don’t need to be an accountant – but you do need to see your business through the eyes of an investor before they do.
AGENDA
09:30 AM Networking
10:00 AM Welcome note by Ian Hunt, Chief Customer Experience Officer, RAKEZ
10:05 AM Introduction by Mark Hamill, CEO of ARCET Global
10:10 AM Michael Chu
10:30 AM Pramod Dhalwani
11:00 AM Networking
11:30 AM End of programme
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ABOUT THE GROWTH SERIES
Cultivating Success with the RAKEZ Growth Series
The RAKEZ Growth Series has been developed to provide our ever-growing community with access to some of the region’s leading business minds to share knowledge and frameworks, network with your peers and to walk away with actionable insights to help your business thrive and grow.
RAKEZ Growth Series returns in 2025 – bigger, better, and even more focused on delivering key business topics to help you achieve your goals.
Join us and don’t miss out!
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Speakers
Pramod is a seasoned CFO, business coach and Founder & CEO of IFC with 30+ years’ experience supporting entrepreneurs, startups and high-growth SMEs. He helps business owners build financially resilient, scalable organisations through practical frameworks, data-driven decision-making and disciplined financial leadership across the UAE and internationally.
Michael Chu
CFA, CFP, Global CIO & Investment Leader
Michael is an experienced investment professional with a track record of success in overseeing multibillion-dollar portfolios. He credits his entrepreneurial spirit for driving his commitment to achieving exceptional results, employing a proactive approach, and demonstrating efficiency in every endeavour. He has strong analytical and technical skills, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills, which enables him to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
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