u/LibraryIllustrious94

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Looking for genuine feedback and potential guidance

Between a friend and myself we are planning to start at consulting service firm. The USP of this firm would be -

  1. Fractional CFO service (traditional) + Investor Readiness + Aligning Investors
  2. Business Transformation service - This would revolve around people, process teach + Change management.

The pedigree of the team
- xCFO with 25+ years of exp across industries,

- Business consultant with global exp from Big4 with 24 years exp

Looking for genuine input from people.

How easy or difficult is it to make it in this current industry/ market?

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u/LibraryIllustrious94 — 2 days ago
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How to get C-suite financial leadership when you aren’t ready for a $200k/year full-time hire.

Most startups reach a point where a "bookkeeper" isn't enough, but a full-time CFO is too expensive. This is the "gap" where strategic growth often stalls because of poor cash flow management or unoptimized overhead.

I’ve been working on Fractional CFO services specifically designed for SaaS, Manufacturing, and Startups to bridge this gap. The goal is simple:

  • Strategic Planning: Get investor-ready and nail your fundraising dashboards.
  • Operational Efficiency: Fix your cash flow so you aren't guessing about runway.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Move from "gut feeling" to board-grade analysis.

We use flexible engagement models—whether it’s a specific project, a few hours a week, or a monthly retainer—so you only pay for the impact you need.

I’m happy to answer any questions in the comments about how fractional models work or what a "growth-ready" finance function actually looks like.

u/LibraryIllustrious94 — 3 days ago