Frequently Asked
Questions, answered.
Everything salon owners usually want to know before a discovery call. Don't see yours? Just ask.
What is a fractional CFO?
A fractional CFO is a senior finance leader who works with your business part-time. You get CFO-level strategy, cash flow planning, and financial reporting without the salary, benefits, and overhead of a full-time hire.
Why do you only work with salons and spas?
Salon economics are specific — commission and booth-rent pay models, retail-vs-service margins, tip handling, and chair-level productivity. By focusing only on salons and spas, we read your P&L fluently and bring patterns and benchmarks from across the industry to your business.
Do you replace my bookkeeper or CPA?
No. We complement them. Your bookkeeper records transactions and your CPA handles taxes; we provide the CFO layer — clean monthly financials, forecasting, KPIs, and strategy. We're happy to work alongside the team you already have.
What salon software do you work with?
We work from the tools you already use — salon POS systems like Phorest and Meevo, plus QuickBooks Online — and turn that data into clear reporting and forecasts.
How much does it cost?
Every engagement is scoped to your business — your size, complexity, and goals. There are no fixed packages or tiers. We'll give you a clear quote on a free discovery call once we understand what you need.
How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding typically takes less than a week. By month two you'll have clean financials, a live KPI dashboard, and a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
Do I need QuickBooks Online?
QuickBooks Online is the foundation of our reporting. If you're not on it yet, we'll help you get set up as part of onboarding.
What is the client portal?
Every client gets a private, real-time portal built on their own data — live P&L, 13-week cash flow, and salon KPIs, updated daily and accessible from any device.
How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll learn about your salon, answer your questions, and outline exactly what working together would look like.
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