Focused Advisory Engagements

Targeted ExpertiseWhen the Business Is Changing

Advisory Services support businesses at key transition points — when a specific challenge, initiative, or decision requires focused expertise beyond day-to-day operations.

These engagements are intentional, scoped, and time-bound.

Montana-Based. Serving Clients Nationwide.

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What Advisory Services Are — and Are Not

Advisory Services are designed for moments of change.

Advisory Services ARE

Scoped and intentional — defined objectives

Time-bound — clear start and end dates

Transition-focused — for moments of change

Complementary — works within existing structure

Advisory Services ARE NOT

Ongoing control — not day-to-day operations

Controller replacement — not a substitute

Executive leadership — not ongoing cadence

Retainer-based — not open-ended support

Advisory work is most effective inside a stable operating environment — not in place of one.

Common Advisory Engagements

Each engagement is scoped to a specific objective, timeline, and outcome.

Strategic Transitions

Growth inflection points, ownership transitions, restructuring

System Implementations

Financial, operational, or reporting system redesign

Process Redesign

Workflows, accountability, cross-functional execution

Transaction Support

Acquisitions, divestitures, financing, negotiations

Cash Interventions

Performance or liquidity issues requiring immediate action

Where It Fits

Advisory sits above the foundation.

Advisory Services operate within a controlled business — not in place of one. They apply focused expertise at transition points, then step back once the work is done.

Foundation Services

Accurate data and compliance

Controller Services

Ongoing operational control

Advisory Services

Targeted expertise at transition points

CFO Strategy

Once control and clarity are established

When It's the Right Move

Advisory is not ongoing by design.

It's the right fit when a specific initiative, transition, or decision requires focused senior expertise that your current team doesn't have.

A specific initiative requires focused expertise

A system or process needs to be implemented or reworked

A major decision or transaction is approaching

The business is entering a new phase

Internal teams need temporary, senior-level guidance

What Advisory Work Delivers

Tangible systems, processes, and frameworks that stay after the engagement ends

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Process Implementation

Efficient invoicing workflows, job costing frameworks, approval chains

2

System Architecture

Cost tracking systems, billing automation, data flow design

3

Controls & Accountability

Unbilled cost prevention, review cadences, ownership clarity

4

Documentation & Training

Playbooks, SOPs, team capability transfer, handoff protocols

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Measurable Improvements

Reduced cycle times, eliminated unbilled costs, faster close processes

Systems built, documented, and handed off — not ongoing dependency

À La Carte Advisory

Advisory Project Menu

Fixed-price, scoped engagements — pick the project that fits your situation.

Every project includes a defined deliverable, clear timeline, and transparent pricing.

Clarity before strategy

For the owner who feels something is off but can't pinpoint it.

Financial Health Checkup

Starting at $1,500

Full diagnostic of your financial position — profitability, cash flow, debt, and owner equity.

Deliverable: 5-page report + dashboard

Profit Leak Finder

Starting at $1,500

Identify where margin is disappearing — overhead creep, underpriced jobs, unbilled costs.

Deliverable: Report + prioritized recommendations
Most Popular

Cash Flow Forecast & Stress Test

Starting at $2,000

13-week cash flow projection with "what-if" scenarios for growth, slowdowns, and surprises.

Deliverable: Forecast workbook + 3 scenarios

Break-Even & Pricing Review

Starting at $750

Know exactly what it costs to keep the doors open — and whether your pricing covers it.

Deliverable: Break-even analysis + pricing recommendations

Owner Pay & Tax Plan

Starting at $750

Structure your compensation to minimize taxes and maximize take-home — salary, distributions, retirement.

Deliverable: Owner pay worksheet + tax set-aside plan

What's My Business Worth?

Starting at $2,500

Valuation snapshot for owners thinking about exit, partnership changes, or estate planning.

Deliverable: Valuation report + key assumptions

Not sure which project fits? We'll help you scope it.

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Advisory in Action

Real engagement, tangible systems, measurable results

Construction Company: From Chaos to Control

6-month Advisory engagement eliminated $180K in annual unbilled costs

THE PROBLEM

  • Jobs closing without final invoices
  • No job costing visibility
  • $15K/month unbilled
  • Manual, reactive processes

ADVISORY WORK

  • Process mapping
  • System design
  • Workflow automation
  • Team training

SYSTEMS BUILT

  • Job close checklist
  • Cost tracking dashboard
  • Automated billing triggers
  • Weekly review cadence

RESULTS

  • $180K/year recovered
  • 100% job close rate
  • 3-day billing cycle
  • Team owns the system

Systems documented, team trained, engagement complete — no ongoing dependency

Focused Support When It Matters Most

If your business is entering a transition point, Advisory Services can provide clarity and momentum — without creating long-term dependency.

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