Business consulting & financial advisory in Peoria, Arizona
Turn your numbers into a clearer next step.
Merake Consulting LLC helps small business owners understand financial reports, improve financial processes, and plan for growth. Work with Lisa Marsh for practical business consulting that connects your numbers with the decisions you face every day.
A fresh perspective on your business
Help understanding your income, expenses, and financial reports
Review of financial processes and opportunities to improve them
Planning conversations around growth and business priorities
Based in Peoria, Arizona, Merake offers virtual and in-person consultations. Explore what is working, which questions deserve attention, and what practical next steps could help.
Experience grounded in small business
Lisa has worked in accounting since 2013, with experience across construction, HVAC, plumbing, oilfield services, and oil spill response. She holds a Master of Science in Management from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Lisa is also a board member of Arizona Business Networking and owns The Wandering Nook, a small mobile bookstore.
Meet Lisa and learn about her background
Common business consulting questions
How is business consulting different from bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping organizes and maintains your financial records. Business consulting and advisory use those records to understand results, ask better questions, and consider improvements to how your business operates.
Why can a profitable business still feel short on cash?
Profit and available cash measure different things. Customer payments, bill timing, debt payments, and purchases can affect cash differently from reported profit. Looking at both helps explain the gap.
What should I review before planning growth?
Start with the reliability of your records, current income and expenses, available cash, and the resources a growth plan would require. A planning conversation can help identify missing information before you commit.
When might I need more ongoing planning support?
If you need regular help with cash flow, budgets, and financial decisions, fractional CFO support may be a useful next step. The best fit depends on your business and the decisions ahead.
Can I meet virtually?
Yes. Merake offers virtual consultations as well as in-person consultations. Contact Lisa to discuss the meeting format that works for you.
Let’s talk about your business.
Start with a free consultation and findings report. Bring the questions you want clarity on, and we will discuss where support could be most useful.