Case Studies
sherloc in Action: Real Businesses, Real Results
Using Financial Forecasts to Secure Loans, Funding or Investment. Investors trust businesses that forecast with data, not instinct. sherloc helps SMEs build investor-ready forecasts for funding applications - showing financial discipline, growth potential, and a clear grasp of cashflow risk.
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Case Study 1:
Future-facing forecasts without a finance team
Forecasting Without a Finance Team
Create future-facing forecasts in minutes, not weeks.
Turn hiring plans, cost changes and growth ideas into clear projections with no spreadsheets.
Test scenarios instantly and move beyond accountant-dependence.
sherloc gives CEOs fast, confident, evidence-based decision-making.
Case Study 2:
Building investor-ready plans - numbers that secure the deal
Investor-Ready Forecasts
Turn your business plan into clean, credible financial forecasts in minutes. Show lenders and investors structured, data-driven projections they can trust. Reduce queries, strengthen confidence, and accelerate applications.
sherloc gives founders the numbers that secure the deal.
Case Study 3:
Tracking key metrics - from chasing numbers to leading the conversation
Tracking Key Metrics
See profit, margin, burn rate and cashflow automatically - updated in real time. Stop chasing numbers and start leading conversations with boards and funders. Every key metric, visualised and explained in plain English.
sherloc turns reporting stress into strategic clarity.
Case Study 4:
Getting ahead of cost risks - see risks before they hit your bottom line
Getting Ahead of Cost Risks
Spot rising energy, material and inflation risks long before they hit your margins. Plan proactively instead of reacting to overnight shocks. Use UK-specific forecasts to strengthen pricing and supplier strategy.
sherloc helps SMEs protect profitability in a volatile economy.
Case Study 5:
Testing decisions - expansion, hiring, taking on debt
Testing Growth Decisions
Model expansion, hiring, or new debt in seconds - safely, with zero rebuilds. See the cash and profitability impact of every decision instantly. Compare multiple scenarios to find the strongest growth path.
sherloc lets leaders commit with confidence, not fear.
