We imagine the epic journey of a small cap through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Essential tools include coffee, a map, a pickaxe, a sword, a shield, and a bullhorn. Plus, a trustworthy investor relations team - the voice of reason in a very noisy world.

Turnover at the CFO level creates a groundswell of disruption and uncertainty in the markets. A departure is often seen as a top risk and that can have a huge impact on everything from short-term share price to future capital raises. Within hours of receiving a CFO’s resignation or firing, management and the board of directors must create a content framework for positioning and key messages.