Her: "I'm a bit of an instigator." Me: "I know. And, I like it. I'm a bit of a mitigator." It’s a tale as old as time. The push and pull. The sweet and salty. The yin and yang. Because, at the end of the day, it all comes down to that perfect balance. In […]

"We'd love to work together. But, we just can't afford you." We've heard it before. Our typical fee is around $10,000 a month, which might sound steep - at first. But, the value we bring far exceeds this cost. Every single one of our clients has seen substantial returns. You could even say that NOT […]

Being a CFO isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about being the ethical compass of the organization. Think of it as a combination of financial guru and corporate sheriff. Over the years, many tenured CFOs have encountered their fair share of "You want me to do what?" moments, navigating questionable waters. Spoiler alert: they didn't. The […]

A Roadmap to Financial Health For business owners, understanding and monitoring key financial metrics is essential to making informed decisions, driving growth, and ensuring long-term success. These metrics provide a clear picture of your company’s financial health and help you identify areas that need attention before they become critical issues. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Breaking Down Financial Jargon: Making Finance Clear and Understandable In the finance and accounting world, professionals often use terms like GAAP, GAAS, tax code, and other technical language. While these terms are important for accuracy, they can sometimes create barriers, leaving non-finance professionals feeling confused or excluded. No one should be made to feel foolish […]

A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are powerful tools that can transform the way your business operates by integrating various functions—such as finance, HR, supply chain, and customer management—into a single unified system. However, implementing an ERP system is a complex and challenging process that requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. […]

We get it. And we hear you. We've seen the advertisements. And we know that a variety of services, including bookkeeping, are being touted as "Fractional CFO Services". Which, can lead to significant confusion for business owners who may not fully understand the differences between bookkeepers and CFOs. Let's break it down. What is a […]

In the world of business finance, two metrics often come up in discussions about performance and health: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and cash flow. While both are crucial, they serve very different purposes and offer distinct insights into a company's financial status. However, many business owners and managers misunderstand these metrics […]

Yes, we know. Today, you can't swing a cat without hitting a financial consultant. Or, better yet, a Fractional CFO. Each with a unique value proposition, and pricing structure to match. At The William Stanley CFO Group, we've heard that our fees are "expensive". But, in reality, they're reflective of the exceptional value we deliver. […]

In the world of business, few roles hold as much weight and responsibility as that of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Beyond *just* being the steward of a company's financial health, the CFO is a highly educated, deeply experienced, and trusted strategic advisor. Their advice and guidance can often be the difference between success and […]