When Amanda Hillis launched FORT+ Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency, she brought 20 years of creative expertise, but was aware of her limitations.

“If I'm going to start my own company,” Amanda recalls, “I'm going to make sure I bring in financial support from the beginning.”

From day one, Amanda prioritized building a solid financial infrastructure to support her growing business. After outgrowing her initial bookkeeping solution, she was ready for the next level—and that’s where Fine Point Consulting came in.

Why Fine Point

Amanda was drawn to Fine Point Consulting’s deep bench of expertise and collaborative approach. But the real selling point?

“They teach as they go,” she says. “While I don’t ever want to run the finances, I do want a solid understanding of what’s happening. The team at Fine Point makes sure I understand every step.”

That transparency and empowerment set Fine Point apart—and made Amanda feel confident in every financial decision. And that confidence started from day one. Like many entrepreneurs, Amanda expected a complicated onboarding experience, but her expectations were quickly exceeded.

“Diana stepped in immediately and pushed things forward—weekly, if not daily. It was like ripping off a Band-Aid. Quick and efficient.”

That proactive mindset continued long after onboarding as Amanda praises the rapid response time from her FPC team—usually within a couple of hours.

“The team is incredibly respectful of my time. Financial issues can be stressful, and they never leave me hanging.”

True Strategic Partnership

What makes FinePoint’s support truly exceptional is their ability to anticipate challenges, not just react to them.“Heather, my account manager, raises the caution flag long before we’re in a place of need,” Amanda shares. “That forward-looking perspective has saved us from several potential issues.”

The Fine Point team doesn’t just manage the numbers—they help Amanda run a smarter, more resilient business. From suggesting contract improvements to implementing new tech tools for payroll and time tracking, Fine Point has helped streamline FORT+’s operations in ways Amanda didn’t anticipate.

“After two years of partnership, Fine Point has become more than a service provider—they’re an integral part of the FORT+ team.”

“I don’t know how I would do business without them,” Amanda says. “Even my employees know Heather and Nigel by name and reach out directly when they need help. That’s how seamlessly integrated they’ve become.”

Advice and Results That Speak for Themselves

Amanda’s advice to fellow founders—especially creative professionals and marketing agency leaders—is simple:

“This is worth every penny of your investment. If you don’t pay for the leadership and expertise Fine Point provides, you’ll end up paying another way—usually by fixing costly mistakes.”

She’s even referred other business owners to Fine Point, knowing firsthand the impact it can have. That impact shows up not only in smoother operations, but in Amanda’s ability to stay focused on what she does best—guiding brand strategy and creative direction—while trusting that her finances are in expert hands.

“They don’t treat me like a small client. They treat me like a partner. And that makes all the difference.”

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