Strategic Support for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses As small to mid-sized businesses grow, their financial needs become more complex, requiring expertise that goes beyond basic bookkeeping and accounting. Yet, many of these businesses are not ready to commit to a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) due to cost constraints or the specific needs of their […]

In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, managing employee health insurance costs is one of the most significant financial challenges organizations face. For one of our clients, a $150M healthcare company, rising insurance premiums and an unsustainable renewal structure threatened both financial health and employee satisfaction. Through strategic planning and execution, The William Stanley Group delivered […]

Already have a permanent, full-time CFO, but need some additional assistance? Believe it or not, that's not entirely uncommon. Consider these key points to better determine if a Strategic Tax & Executive Advisory makes sense for your organization: Specialized Expertise Is your business facing a specific challenge or a project that requires specialized expertise (e.g., […]

Unlocking Business Growth with FP&A If you run a startup or small to mid-sized business, you already have a significant amount of knowledge regarding business finances. Under your leadership, your business has likely reached extraordinary benchmarks. But you may be wondering—could your business go even further? The answer is YES! Even already successful organizations can […]

Whether you're the sole employee of your small business or you run a Fortune 500 company, financial reporting is an essential practice your business needs to carry out to achieve its financial vision. As an entrepreneur, you already have a variety of tools under your belt, and financial reporting is one of the most important. […]

As a business owner, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “cash is king.” But what you might not know is that your conversion cycle plays a pivotal role in determining how much cash you have on hand at any given time. Understanding and optimizing your conversion cycle can lead to better cash flow, more efficient operations, […]

Determining the right strategy for growth is critical for every business leader. You have countless options at your disposal. So, where should you put your time? Some of that decision will come down to organic vs. inorganic growth. Organic growth is growth found in a company’s core operation. It’s a slower method of growing—but it’s […]

For small to mid-sized businesses, access to working capital is crucial for maintaining day-to-day operations, funding growth initiatives, and managing unexpected expenses. However, securing the right amount of working capital can be a complex and challenging process. In this blog post, we'll explore the common obstacles businesses face when seeking working capital, and provide actionable […]

So far, we've talked about a lot of great things. And most recently, we focused on cash and the importance of forecasting (fore-cash-ting). We talked about how a 13-Week Rolling Cash Forecast is a phenomenal tool that can be leveraged to help manage liquidity expectations. But, a rolling cash forecast? How do you build it? […]

Business 101: The Golden Rule - Cash is King. We know this, right? Regardless of a company's revenue or net income, cash is the lifeblood of an organization. Having sufficient cash on hand is essential for both survival and success. At the most basic level, we can't pay our bills without it. But beyond that, […]