Admincontrol Blog

The CFO's Guide to Secure Data Rooms

Admincontrol — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:12:25 GMT

As CFO, you're at the center of both the financial story and the strategic risks behind any transaction. When a deal is underway, that responsibility comes into even sharper focus.

The information you oversee (financial models, cap tables, debt structures, and forecasting assumptions) is the same information that has the biggest impact on valuation. The way it's managed, shared, and protected can influence not only the success of the transaction, but also your organisation's level of risk and exposure throughout the process.

CEO's and CFO's Guide to Board Portal Software

Admincontrol — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:50:50 GMT

For CEOs and CFOs leading complex organisations, governance is no longer a back-office function, it is a strategic imperative. Whether preparing for an audit, managing investor relations, or overseeing sensitive board deliberations, the tools you use for board communication directly affects the quality and speed of your decisions.

Common Dataroom Mistakes That Slow Down M&A Deals

Admincontrol — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:47:29 GMT

Most M&A deals don't fall apart at the negotiating table, they slow down during due diligence. Disorganised documents, unclear permissions, and slow responses can frustrate buyers, create unnecessary back-and-forth, and even lead to renegotiations. When every delay can impact the outcome of a deal, your virtual data room isn't just an administrative tool, it's a key part of the transaction.

How to Build a Board Pack Your Directors Will Actually Read

Admincontrol — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:47:55 GMT

How to Be a Board Secretary

Admincontrol — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:12:41 GMT

The board secretary is one of the most important roles on any board. You keep everything organised, make sure meetings run smoothly, and create the official record of what the board decides. This guide explains everything you need to know — in plain language, without the jargon.

7 Things a Board Portal Does That Email Can't

Admincontrol — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:38:59 GMT

1. Keeps Sensitive Information Truly Secure

Email is one of the most common entry points for data breaches. Board-level communications (financial results, executive compensation, M&A discussions, legal matters) are high-value targets. When those conversations happen over email, every forward, CC, and reply creates a new vulnerability.

What Is a Board Portal and How Do You Choose the Right One?

Admincontrol — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:54:36 GMT

Every organisation has a board of directors. And behind every effective board is a lot of coordination: meetings to schedule, documents to review, decisions to track, and people to keep aligned. When that coordination happens through scattered emails and paper packs, things slip through the cracks.

How the Scottish SPCA Improved Governance with Admincontrol

Admincontrol — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:34:37 GMT

The challenge

Before Admincontrol, the Scottish SPCA, like many charities, relied on SharePoint, email, and printed materials to manage board communications. The fundamental issue wasn't just operational; it was a mindset one. Getting board members and leadership to move away from familiar, if inefficient, tools required as much cultural change as technical change.

Evolving Our Identity: A New Look Rooted in the Same Values

Admincontrol — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:02 GMT

Following our acquisition by Euronext Corporate Solutions we are proud to introduce a refreshed visual identity, a new logo and updated look and feel that reflects who we are today. Our name, our people, and our commitment to our customers remain unchanged.

AI in Board Governance and Due Diligence

Admincontrol — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:19:25 GMT

AI is a helpful tool that can help ease your workload by quickly pulling the key insights from different kinds of board documents. This is either done by finding the most important sections or by summarizing the bigger picture in plain language.