How is this different from a sales leader?

A CBDO focuses on strategic partnerships and market expansion versus direct sales execution.

Do you bring your own network?

Yes, our CBDOs leverage their professional networks to open doors and accelerate partnerships.

What industries do you specialize in?

We have CBDOs with experience across technology, services, manufacturing, and other sectors.

How do you measure success?

We track pipeline development, partnership signings, and revenue contribution from BD activities.

How is this different from a sales leader?

A CBDO focuses on strategic partnerships and market expansion versus direct sales execution.

Do you bring your own network?

Yes, our CBDOs leverage their professional networks to open doors and accelerate partnerships.

What industries do you specialize in?

We have CBDOs with experience across technology, services, manufacturing, and other sectors.

How do you measure success?

We track pipeline development, partnership signings, and revenue contribution from BD activities.

Services

Fractional CBDO Services

Expert business development leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CBDO services provide business development leadership including growth strategy, partnership development, market expansion, and deal origination. Scale BD expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CBDOs deliver growth strategy development, strategic partnership identification and negotiation, market entry planning, deal origination and closing, and BD team development.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
BD Strategy	Growth assessment and planning	1-2 days/month
Partnership Development	Active deal origination	2-4 days/month
Growth Leadership	Full BD function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess market opportunities, develop partnership strategies, and actively originate and close deals. Our CBDOs bring their networks and experience to accelerate your growth.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CBDO Services

Fractional Chief Business Development Officer services provide your company with experienced commercial leadership to accelerate revenue growth, build strategic partnerships, and expand into new markets.

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Our CBDO Services Include

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Revenue Strategy: Multi-channel commercial growth planning and execution

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Enterprise Sales: Complex B2B sales leadership and key account development

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Partnerships & Alliances: Strategic partner programme design and management

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Market Entry: New market assessment, entry strategy, and execution

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Sales Operations: CRM, pipeline management, and forecasting optimisation

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Team Development: BD and sales team recruitment, training, and mentoring

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How Fractional CBDO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Discovery	Market assessment and strategy	Weeks 1-4
Build	Pipeline and partnership development	Weeks 4-12
Scale	Revenue growth and team development	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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