REAL POSSIBILITIES
GROWTH STARTUP EXPERTISE - ON DEMAND
ABOUT US
RP Consultants offers a Executive-as-a-Service consulting model exclusively to high-growth startups.
We embed highly experienced startup executives, typically either a CFO, COO or a combination role, onto your team to achieve your goals, be it accelerated growth, enhanced profitability or greater scalability.
We lead the finance and accounting functions of your business. We bring results-oriented guidance to your team at the executive level. And we roll up our sleeves to get the job done alongside you.
Let's change the world together.
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SOLUTIONS
Just as you would demand of a full-time executive, we internalize the company’s financial and operational strategies. We help you build profitability, scalability and competitive advantage. Below is a list of the hats we wear.
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Manage accounting and financial functions of the business, including processes, controls employees and software, needed to deliver first rate financials on time.
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Review company’s monthly/quarterly reports, analyze financial results, identify key trends, update forecasts, assess risks and opportunities, and communicate key messages to company leaders and stakeholders
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Provide strategic support for CEOs, board members, and other senior leaders as they review company results and engage in financial planning, cash management and fundraising.
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Develop financial models and key metrics that support company’s strategic direction. These may include KPIs such as profitability, margin breakdown, marketing ROI, revenue and sales productivity by channel, customer retention and cost savings opportunities.
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Assist in fundraising, M&A, due diligence, banking, investor relationships and other “outward facing” financial communication
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Analyze technology, processes and team needed to deliver financial and accounting functions in most efficient and effective manner and make improvements as needed.
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Advise on and support the implementation of the systems and processes that will help scale the company’s operations (revenue and billing tools, CRM, inventory management systems, etc.)
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Develop and manage relationships with outside partners/vendors – including tax accountant, legal counsel, banks, software, etc.
CRITERIA FOR WORKING WITH
RP CONSULTANTS
Just like you, we only want to work with companies who are the right fit. Below is a list of criteria we look for in our Client Partners.
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History of high growth, or a credible big idea that can become a high growth business
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Funding of $1mm+ (or equivalent run rate) in place, or a credible plan to achieve
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Unique product or solution
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Integrity and humility. We are all on a journey and doing our best – we will keep that in perspective at all times.
WHY HIRE A FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE?
A fractional CFO or COO is an experienced executive who oversees finance and accounting, as well as joins your executive team to improve your business. Just like a full time CFO or COO – but you are only using (and paying for) a “fraction” of that person.
So why would you trust such an important role to a “consultant”?
Well, for one thing, do you need a full time person to fill this role?
What experience level? What will the total cost be for the talent you really want? You might think you just aren’t ready for that yet.
A fractional executive allows you access to the critical help you need – “on demand”.
You pay for what you need, and you get the full experience level of a seasoned veteran.
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Secondly, there is a critical distinction between Fractional vs. Outsourcing.
Which is why we don’t “do engagements” at RP Consultants.
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At RP Consultants - we are on your team.
We are not lobbing advice from the outside, leaving it up to you to figure it out. We become an accountable member of your team, with the same goals and aspirations. We are accountable to deliver, both for (as an employee) you and with you (to the company’s stakeholders). That is why we are very selective on who we work with – because we will only work for great companies.
TYPICAL TIMES TO ENGAGE
INCREASE
FOUNDER FOCUS
Sometimes founders know exactly what their skills are and what will advance their mission the most. For many, it isn’t “the numbers”. Even pre-revenue stage, setting up the financials right will create a solid foundation. A little help (and relatively little cost) can go a long way to avoiding costly and time-consuming mistakes. The best part, you only pay for what you need now, and the service can grow with your business.
OVERCOME
SCALE UP WOES
When the business starts growing, it is exhilarating. But what worked before gets a lot harder to pull off. It’s like building the airplane while flying. This is an important time to bring on expertise, and a fractional CFO or COO might be a critical part of your solution. Not only will they keep your books in order (or do a massive clean-up), they should focus you on the right metrics, inform your strategic thinking, and make your business more efficient and capable.
SECURE
EVENT-DRIVEN EXPERTISE
It’s time to raise money or sell the business. These are important, large and difficult projects. It takes a smart strategy, top-notch financial modeling, compelling presentations, and responsiveness to tight timelines. This can be a great time to bring on a fractional CFO or COO who has been there and knows what needs to be done. And importantly, they will be by your side making it happen with you.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
ROBBIE RECH
Robbie Rech, the founder of RP Consultants, spent 20 years advising and running successful startups before RP Consultants.
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He co-founded his first startup, CampRegister.com, in his dorm room at Stanford University. It was an incredible learning experience and ultimately was very successful, although it took multiple twists and a lot of hard work.” Since then, Robbie has worked with both large and small startups as an advisor, investor, coach, and CEO. These companies include HOPE Foods, a natural/organic dip brand, and Peak 7 Adventures, a not-for-profit company serving youth in guided outdoor adventure experiences. "I have had spectacular successes, and I have had spectacular failures. The important thing is always be learning, and to build your company from strong principles of vision, execution, taking care of people and measured improvement."
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So, why RP Consultants? “I started RP Consultants because I love working with founders. There is a ton of Possibility out there. It takes some simple, but very important, principles to make those dreams Real. So many companies are trying to make a positive change in the world, and I wanted to use my experience to help them do it.“
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You can find out more about Robbie here: www.linkedin.com/in/robbierech/