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The fractional finance department for creative studios in Palatine, Illinois
We help creative business leaders make smart financial decisions.
Aardvark is an all-in-one financial studio designed for creative owners.
CFO
Financial strategy specific to your business—without the need to hire a full-time CFO.
Bookkeeping
Captures and categorizes your business transactions—it's foundational to strategy.
Tax Strategy
CPA insights to help you make strategic decisions and save money.
Budgeting & Cash Flow
Hands-on support in building budgets and cash flow forecasts to keep you focused.
Key Performance Indicators
Ongoing measurement that's critical to performance.
Tax Preparation
Tax filing for personal and business.
Invoicing & Bill Pay
Client invoicing on your behalf and bill queue for your approval.
Payroll
Administration of your company's payroll.
Aardvark infuses creative operations with financial strategy.
Why agencies in Palatine choose Aardvark.
We’re financial storytellers.
Your financials tell a powerful story. We illustrate it in a way you can actually understand. (Don't have financials? We've got you.)
We design a studio-specific strategy.
Your financial narrative reveals your operational opportunities. Together, we create a path to realize your ambitions.
We cultivate worth.
You focus on producing award-winning work. We focus on building the value of your business.
Relationships based on trust and understanding.
"Aardvark shaped its advice to the realities of our company, industry, and leadership style. Our investment has paid for itself many times over."
Spencer Kehe
OnlyCh1ld
“Aardvark helped us navigate our growth roadblocks. We're closing our year stronger than ever and are more prepared for next year.”
Graham Veysey
North Water Partners
Meet the best fractional CFO serving Palatine, Illinois
We partner with award-winning creative companies.
Why We Love Working in Palatine.
Palatine, a vibrant and bustling town nestled in the outskirts of Chicago, boasts a diverse array of flourishing industries that stimulate its local economy. The town's thriving healthcare sector is led by stalwart organizations like Northwest Community Healthcare and Racine-Wilcox Veterinary Clinic. Additionally, Palatine prides itself on its information technology industry, with key players such as NDSE and Hudson Technologies spearheading groundbreaking technological advancements. To support the growth of small businesses in Palatine, the local government offers an assortment of resourceful initiatives. The Economic Development Department provides tailored assistance, while the Small Business Administration's financing programs offer invaluable support to budding enterprises. These resourceful government programs serve as invaluable assets for ambitious entrepreneurs aiming to flourish in Palatine's vibrant business landscape.
Make smarter financial decisions.
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