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    Bookkeeping & CFO Advisory for Entrepreneur-Led Businesses

    You built the business. Now it's time to build the financial infrastructure to match. We deliver clean books, cash flow clarity, and strategic financial leadership—so you can make decisions with confidence, not gut feel.

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    Built for Every Type of Entrepreneur

    Whether you're launching your first company or managing a portfolio of ventures, we tailor our support to your stage and complexity.

    Startups & Early-Stage Companies

    Investor-ready financials, burn rate tracking, and the financial infrastructure to scale from day one.

    Established Owner-Operated Businesses

    Reliable bookkeeping and financial visibility for owners who've outgrown doing it themselves.

    E-Commerce & DTC Brands

    Revenue recognition, inventory cost tracking, channel profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasting.

    Service-Based Businesses

    Project profitability, utilization tracking, contractor management, and margin optimization.

    Franchise & Multi-Location Operations

    Location-level financials, consolidated reporting, and expansion planning with clear unit economics.

    Portfolio Entrepreneurs

    Multi-entity bookkeeping and consolidated visibility across multiple business ventures and investments.

    From Problem to Solution

    We hear these challenges every week from entrepreneurs across DFW and nationwide. Here's how we solve them.

    "I don't know my actual cash position right now"

    Real-time cash flow visibility and 13-week forecasting

    "My books are behind and I'm guessing at profitability"

    Monthly close in 5–7 business days with management-ready financials

    "I can't afford a full-time CFO but need strategic help"

    Fractional CFO advisory starting at a fraction of the cost

    "My CPA only touches the books once a year"

    Year-round financial operations with tax-ready books at year-end

    "I'm making major decisions without real financial data"

    KPI dashboards and scenario planning for confident decisions

    "I have multiple businesses and no consolidated view"

    Multi-entity bookkeeping with consolidated roll-up reporting

    Financial Infrastructure for Every Growth Stage

    Your financial needs evolve as your business grows. Our Aligned Method scales with you.

    Foundation (Startup to $5M)

    Building the financial base: clean books, timely close, cash flow visibility, and basic reporting that gives you confidence in your numbers.

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    Scale ($5M to $20M)

    Leveling up: controller oversight, KPI dashboards, cash flow forecasting, pricing strategy, and the financial clarity to make growth decisions.

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    Institutionalize ($20M+)

    Full financial leadership: fractional CFO partnership, budgeting, investor readiness, board reporting, and strategic planning for exit or long-term growth.

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    Quick Answers

    Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most.

    How much does a small business bookkeeper cost in Dallas?
    Small business bookkeeping in Dallas–Fort Worth typically ranges from $750 to $1,250 per month for foundational bookkeeping with monthly financial statements. Businesses needing controller oversight, KPI dashboards, and advisory support typically invest $2,000–$3,500 per month. Fractional CFO partnerships range from $5,000–$8,000+ per month.
    When should an entrepreneur hire a fractional CFO?
    Most entrepreneurs benefit from a fractional CFO when they're scaling past $3–5M in revenue, preparing for a capital raise or exit, managing multiple entities, or when financial decisions are becoming too complex to make without strategic guidance. A fractional CFO provides the strategic oversight of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost.
    Do you work with startups and early-stage companies?
    Yes. We work with startups and early-stage companies that need clean financial infrastructure from day one. This includes investor-ready financial statements, burn rate tracking, cash flow forecasting, and the bookkeeping foundation that supports fundraising and growth.

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    Boutique bookkeeping and CFO advisory for business owners, entrepreneurs, and families managing multiple entities.

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    Client Case Studies

    • Frisco Real Estate: 7 LLCs Consolidated
    • Plano SaaS: Series A Readiness
    • McKinney Construction: WIP Reporting Fix
    • Dallas Family Office: 14-Entity Consolidation
    • Plano Multi-State: Three States, One Close
    • Fort Worth Pro Services: Back-Office Institutionalization

    Disclaimer: This firm is not a CPA firm. We do not provide tax preparation, payroll processing, bill pay services, or attest services (audits/reviews). Bookkeeping and advisory support is for management use; tax filing is handled by the client's CPA. We are happy to coordinate with your existing tax and legal advisors.

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