Business Advisory & Consulting

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As a business owner, you’re cut from a different cloth.

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You’re unique: a higher tolerance for risk, putting never-ending ideas into action, finding ways to make the impossible possible.

Sometimes, that’s a lot of hats to wear, and it can be helpful to have input and advice from other professionals. That’s where we come in.

Where Could Your Business Use More Clarity?

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We get excited about supporting you in areas that we know well and can provide value. Whether you’re trying to improve financial visibility, strengthen operations, plan for growth, or prepare for what comes next, LSL can help you understand where your business stands—and determine the right next step.

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Benchmarking reports

showing how you measure up to competitors and industry standards.
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Analyzing your cash flow

and providing guidance on ways to improve it.
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Evaluating your operations

Are the right people in the right seats on the bus?
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Creating (or fine-tuning) your annual budget

that aligns with your goals.
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Improved financial reporting

so you know where you stand at any point in time.
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Building on (or putting together) a strategic plan

that focuses on measurable, actionable goals.

How much accounting support do you need?

Get the Right Level of Financial Support

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Not every business needs the same type—or level—of financial support. You may need help strengthening your accounting function, greater oversight and financial visibility, or a strategic advisor to help guide major decisions. LSL can provide the right level of support based on where your business is today and where it is headed.

Accounting Advisory: Strengthen the foundation behind your financial information.

  • Evaluate accounting processes and workflows
  • Improve month-end and year-end close
  • Strengthen policies and internal controls
  • Evaluate accounting systems and automation
  • Improve the accuracy and timeliness of reporting
  • Support and guide your existing accounting team

Fractional Controller services: Turn accurate financial information into stronger oversight and visibility.

  • Review financial statements and investigate variances
  • Improve management reporting
  • Develop budgets and short-term forecasts
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital
  • Establish KPIs and performance measurements
  • Prepare financial information for lenders and other stakeholders
  • Provide financial oversight to the accounting team

Fractional CFO services: Use financial insight to guide bigger business decisions.

  • Develop long-term forecasts and financial models
  • Evaluate pricing, profitability and growth opportunities
  • Plan for hiring, expansion and major investments
  • Model different business scenarios
  • Support financing and banking decisions
  • Prepare for acquisitions, a sale or other transitions
  • Connect financial performance to long-term strategy

Monthly or quarterly meetings with you and your management team

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Consistent meetings to discuss your financials, evaluate key measurements, and collaborate on important challenges and opportunities. Fixed pricing or pay as you go: pick what works best for you.

Cash is the crux of your business

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Keeping it flowing in and knowing how to project it are critical, especially in times of uncertainty.

Here are 6 actions to project and increase your cash flow (including our excel cash flow template!).

Need more accounting support? See what level of outsourced accounting is right for you.