What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder —
but solving the cash flow puzzle that keeps you up at night? In
this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined
by Jamie Beaumont — CEO of Plater, a fintech company
revolutionizing how small businesses access growth capital and
manage cash flow. Jamie shares his entrepreneurial journey from
running a recruitment business that struggled with chronic cash
flow issues, to launching an HR tech startup during COVID, to
pivoting into the finance space when he discovered a massive gap in
the market. He explains how Plater has funded over 5,000 businesses
with more than £50 million in lending — helping entrepreneurs pay
their bills later and get paid faster, so they can focus on growth
instead of survival. Together, Paul and Jamie unpack why cash flow
is the silent killer of ambitious businesses, why banks fail small
business owners, how growth capital is the missing piece in most
scale-up journeys, and why entrepreneurs need to stop feeling
embarrassed about needing funding. This conversation is a
masterclass in understanding the difference between turnover,
profit, and cash — and why only one of them keeps your business
alive. This episode is essential listening for founders and CEOs
who want to scale without running out of money, access growth
capital without the pain of traditional banks, and finally sleep at
night knowing payroll is covered. Key Takeaways Why cash flow
problems aren't a sign of failure — they're a normal part of
scaling The brutal reality of invoice delays and how they cripple
small business growth How Plater helps businesses pay bills later
and get paid faster — without traditional bank hassle Why growth
sucks cash — and how to fund scale without equity dilution or
personal guarantees The difference between being profitable on
paper and having cash in the bank Why UK banks are failing
entrepreneurs — and what fintech is doing differently Real-world
case studies: how businesses used Plater to unlock £8 million in
funding and grow revenue by £12 million Why entrepreneurs need to
stop managing cash and start leading growth How Jamie pivoted from
a failing HR tech business to funding 5,000+ businesses in under
four years About the Guest Jamie Beaumont is the CEO and founder of
Plater, a fintech platform that helps small businesses manage cash
flow by spreading bill payments over time and accelerating invoice
payments. Since launching in 2020, Plater has funded over 5,000
businesses with more than £50 million in lending and processed over
£220 million in applications. Jamie is a serial entrepreneur with a
background in recruitment and HR tech, and is passionate about
solving the cash flow challenges that hold ambitious business
owners back from scaling. Next Steps Apply it now Identify one cash
flow gap in your business that's holding you back from growth — and
explore how funding could solve it. Learn more about Plater Visit
www.plater.co to sign up for free and speak with Jamie's team about
how Plater can help your business. Connect with Jamie Beaumont on
LinkedIn to follow his journey and insights on scaling businesses.
Join us at Scale-Up Summit Get your ticket to Scale-Up Summit and
receive a complimentary 15-minute finance review with the Plater
team to discover how much funding your business qualifies for.
Visit www.scaleupsummit.co.uk to secure your place. Scale with Paul
If this episode resonated, Paul's work focuses on helping founders
step out of the day-to-day and scale with structure and confidence.
Book a call with Paul: https://www.paulavins.com/book-a-call
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https://www.paulavins.com/newsletter-opt-in About Paul Avins Paul
Avins is a scale-up business coach and founder of the Grown-Up
Business framework. He works with founders and CEOs to help them
move from operator to scale-up leader — building businesses that
grow sustainably, scale beyond the founder, and create real
enterprise value. Paul's work focuses on disciplined leadership,
high-performing teams, and systems that replace chaos with clarity.
Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up. Fire Up.
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