It’s also never been more important to work with people who know the ins and outs of what it takes to help your business succeed. As someone who has always been kind of obsessed with crunching numbers, I’m here to help people get set up for a successful financial future.
Go on, I’ll let you take a guess.
The #1 reason why most people go out of business?
The #1 reason why most people go out of business is related to poor cash flow management, which means it’s never been more important to be financially savvy.
Time and time again, I’ve found that business owners need a B.F.F. - Best Financial Friend. Any good friend will make complex problems easier to handle, give support when needed, and are always ready with an idea or two to turn their dreams into reality.
Friends help each other go from flailing…to flourishing. That’s what motivates me to do what I do–I’ve seen first-hand that when people have a handle on their finances, it frees them up to build a business they love.
Now, I want to share my knowledge with others in a big way. I want finance to be palatable and down-to-earth versus complicated and overwhelming. That’s why I aim to provide people with relatable, easy-to-understand, actionable tips. I’ve been in hundreds of conversations where I witness the light bulb moments–when things click and people feel ready to tackle any financial problem. I call that going from unsure to unstoppable.
Good financial practices go beyond number crunching and spreadsheets – the joy of building a wildly successful business is waiting!
I Can Speak About:
The Importance of Starting Financial Education Early for Kids
How to Start a Business
Taxes Demystified
Building Confidence with Money
10 Financial Mistakes I See and Fix for Nearly Every Client
Money Moves Your Business Should Make in Each Month of the Year
How to Understand Financial Statements and Gauge Financial Health
How to Declutter Your Finances Every Quarter
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My expertise in supporting femme founders as they grow their businesses runs deep and can’t be covered in a few bullet points. If you have a specific speaking topic in mind for your next event, I’m more than happy to partner with you to create custom topics that your audience will enjoy. You’ll have a room filled with savvy B.F.Fs by the end of the event!
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“I want to teach people that there is more to life than just working for others. If you turn your passion into a business, manage it well, the money will come–not just for your own financial security, but future generations, too. You can create a lasting legacy.”
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Festina’s passion for numbers and money runs deep. Her grandmother paved the way for her career in finance, having worked as Assistant Accountant General–the second highest accountant in all of Sierra Leone. You might say that her love of numbers runs in her blood! She taught Festina basic money management skills like budgeting, savings, and giving back. After one course in accounting in college, Festina decided to pursue it as a career and it’s given her more purpose and fulfillment than she could have ever imagined.
Then…she gave birth to her daughter. One unexpected result of becoming a first-time mom was an entrepreneurial spirit that kicked into overdrive. Festina yearned to pass down not only the valuable education that she had received from her grandmother, but much more. One of the main lessons she wanted to impart to her daughter was the fact that there is more to life than working for others. She knows first-hand that when you turn your passion into a business and manage it well, the money will come – not just for your own financial security but for creating a lasting legacy.
Festina left the conventional path to pursue her passion–in today’s world, a road not taken. She started FMS Advisory to empower women entrepreneurs to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams through business ownership, guided by the notion that with dedication, perseverance, and smart financial management, anything is possible.
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Festina’s passion for numbers and money runs deep. Her grandmother paved the way for her career in finance, having worked as Assistant Accountant General–the second highest accountant in Sierra Leone. She taught Festina basic money management skills like budgeting, savings, and giving back. After one course in accounting in college, Festina decided to pursue it as a career and it’s given her more purpose and fulfillment than she could have ever imagined.
After giving birth to her daughter, her entrepreneurial spirit kicked into overdrive. Festina yearned to pass down all of the valuable education that she had received from her grandmother. She knows first-hand that when you turn your passion into a business and manage it well, the money will come – for your own financial security and to create a lasting legacy. Through FMS Advisory, she empowers women entrepreneurs to unlock their potential and know that with dedication, perseverance, and smart financial management, anything is possible.
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Jontae Grant
"Festina is always attentive and gets back to me in little to no time. She also explain things I need to know thoroughly. My books are organized, paperwork in order and everything is filed correctly for my business. She's the best accountant and I appreciate what she does daily for my business! I also appreciate the check ups if she don’t hear from me in a while."
Natoria Edwards
"Festina was recommended by a friend for tax services. I had a tax issue and my prior CPA was not responsive. So I truely appreciate the Thorough communication and feedback that Festina provided. I really enjoyed the expereience of working with her and will be back next year!"
"Festina is very professional and has always done exceptional work with tax and bookkeeping. I enjoy the communication and the planning. Festina keeps me on target with my initial financial goals and pushes me to think of the future of my business. Her communication is always timely and clear to help you understand finance for your business. Before working with FMS advisory...
Ashley McClain
...I had been hoping from tax prep services and was missing out on key fillings in my taxes. Thankfully Festina was able to address these issues and place on a path to success. Currently, my tax/accounting situation is much more organized. I can easily find any tax or accounting documentation. If I have questions FMS advisory is easily accessible to answer any questions I may have."
Whether you’re just starting or looking to streamline your tax processes, this guide has you covered.
Tax Compliance Guide for Women-Owned Businesses
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