Services
Operations, finance & HR infrastructure built to support growth.
-
We help growing businesses define and refine the way work actually gets done. This includes clarifying roles and responsibilities, improving day-to-day workflows, and putting simple systems in place that reduce confusion, increase accountability, and allow the business to run more smoothly as it grows.
-
We help business owners clearly understand their finances so they can make better, more confident decisions. This includes straightforward, easy-to-understand reporting, clearer insight into cash flow, and better control over labor costs. The goal is to give leaders a true picture of how the business is performing and the clarity needed to plan, adjust, and grow with confidence.
-
We provide HR advisory, risk, and compliance support to help growing businesses avoid unnecessary risk and the costly consequences of noncompliance. Through our partnership with AdvisorHR, we guide businesses through complex and often unforeseen circumstances such as workers’ compensation issues, HR audits, and compliance challenges. This support helps owners protect their business, minimize disruption, and move forward with confidence as they grow.
What Sets Us Apart
Hope Williams, Operations Executive
Experience + Passion for Business
What sets Lange Strategy apart is the depth of real executive experience behind the work. Our founder brings years of hands-on leadership experience helping small and growing businesses navigate the realities of growth—from scaling operations and improving financial clarity to addressing HR challenges and mitigating risk. This isn’t theoretical advice; it’s grounded in day-to-day executive decision-making and real-world problem solving.
We understand the operational and people-related pitfalls that often surface as businesses grow, especially when systems haven’t kept pace with expansion. Our approach helps business owners anticipate and address HR, compliance, and risk challenges before they become costly disruptions, while also strengthening the operational foundation needed to scale effectively. The result is practical guidance, informed strategy, and clear structure that supports sustainable growth.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
Integrity & Accountability
We earn trust through honesty, transparency, and consistently delivering on our commitments.
Visionary Strategy
We help businesses see beyond today, designing clear roadmaps for sustainable, future-ready growth.
Continuous Improvement
We believe there is always room to learn, evolve, and refine our methods to stay ahead of change.
Purpose-First Approach
We design strategies and systems rooted in what truly matters, ensuring every action aligns with our clients’ core mission and goals.
CASE STUDIES
Explore how we’ve helped businesses bring order to complexity, strengthen operations, and scale with intention.
To respect client privacy, identifying details have been changed or omitted while preserving the core insights and results.
THE GROWTH TEST
The Challenge
A growing startup led by a solopreneur experienced explosive growth in its second year after securing a government contract—resulting in over half a million dollars in unexpected additional revenue. While the opportunity accelerated growth, it also introduced complex compliance requirements, increased risk exposure, and operational strain. The owner needed to scale quickly without jeopardizing contract compliance, quality of work, or financial control.
Our Approach
We guided the business through the compliance and risk-management requirements tied to government contracting, including securing appropriate insurance coverage and implementing safeguards to hold subcontractors accountable. We worked with the owner to establish internal operational procedures designed to support increased work volume while maintaining service quality. In parallel, we helped implement structured bookkeeping processes and connected the client with a CPA experienced in their industry to support proactive tax planning and long-term financial strategy. To mitigate delayed government payment cycles, we worked with the owner to secure a bank line of credit—providing the liquidity needed to support payroll, subcontractors, and ongoing operations without disruption.
The Outcome
The business successfully maintained compliance with government contract requirements, reduced insurance and liability risk, and stabilized internal operations to support sustained growth. With stronger financial systems and expert tax guidance in place, the owner transitioned from reactive growth to confident, controlled scaling.
DOING IT BY THE BOOK
The Challenge
A client’s employee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident while driving a company vehicle, resulting in a three-car collision at a busy intersection. Although the employee sustained bruising with no major injuries, the situation carried significant legal and workers’ compensation risk—especially after the employee stated to law enforcement that the vehicle’s brakes had failed.
Our Approach
We guided the client through each required compliance step under state regulations while prioritizing the employee’s well-being. Immediate medical care was coordinated, and a nurse case manager was added at the outset to support recovery and protect both the employee and employer.
We ensured proper post-accident procedures were followed, including drug testing, and promptly addressed the brake failure claim by locating and documenting vehicle maintenance records. These records confirmed the vehicle had been serviced within 60 days of the incident and that routine inspections were up to date.
To further reduce risk and support recovery, we advised the employer to offer salary continuance during the employee’s time away from work. When the employee was cleared for light duty, the employer formally offered modified job responsibilities aligned with medical restrictions. All options were documented, voluntary, and acknowledged in writing by the employee.
The Outcome
Within eight weeks, the employee returned to full duty with no restrictions. The business avoided litigation, inflated workers’ compensation costs, and prolonged claims exposure. The situation was resolved professionally and respectfully, preserving trust on both sides. The employee remained with the company and went on to be successful in her role—demonstrating how thoughtful injury management protects people, culture, and the bottom line.
THE RESET
The Challenge
A small corporation experienced a sudden and significant revenue loss after losing a major client. The immediate impact created severe cash flow strain, weakened financial ratios, and triggered concern from their banking partner—resulting in the company being placed on a high-risk list and the suspension of all lending privileges. Leadership feared mass layoffs would be unavoidable.
Our Approach
We conducted a comprehensive financial and operational assessment to stabilize the business and rebuild financial credibility. This included restructuring assets, evaluating excess and underutilized spending, and identifying balance-sheet line items that were eroding trust with the bank. We worked closely with leadership to redesign accounting systems, tighten internal controls, and implement executive-level spending limits and budgets. A major focus was placed on improving billing speed, client collections, and overall cash visibility—without sacrificing workforce stability.
We partnered closely with company leadership and their existing CPA to assess financial risks, restructure systems, and implement corrective actions that stabilized cash flow and restored financial credibility.
The Outcome
Within 12–18 months, the company successfully restored trust with its bank, exited high-risk status, and regained access to lending. Cash flow stabilized, balance-sheet liabilities were reduced, and operational discipline improved across the organization. Most importantly, the business avoided mass layoffs and emerged with stronger financial systems, clearer oversight, and a more resilient operational structure.
PAID IN FULL
The Challenge
A small business was in the middle of a time-sensitive, six-figure project when a large corporate client unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy. At the time of filing, the client owed $120,000 for completed work, with an additional project phase valued at over $90,000 scheduled to begin immediately. The business faced the real possibility of entering a multi-year bankruptcy process with no guarantee of full repayment.
Our Approach
We acted quickly to protect the client’s financial position. We connected the business owner with a trusted attorney and conducted an immediate review of the bankruptcy terms to understand risk exposure and available options. We applied to sit on the bankruptcy committee to gain direct access to court proceedings and engaged directly with the U.S. Attorney overseeing the case. At the same time, we advised the client to halt all project work until payment was secured—preventing further financial exposure.
Rather than allowing the business to be absorbed into prolonged bankruptcy proceedings, we worked directly with the corporate headquarters of the larger client to assert payment rights and negotiate resolution outside of court.
The Outcome
Within three weeks of the bankruptcy filing, the small business recovered all $120,000 owed for completed work—completely bypassing the bankruptcy process. The client then safely resumed and completed the remaining phase of the project and was paid in full, on time. What could have become a multi-year legal battle was resolved swiftly, preserving both cash flow and business continuity.
Each of these situations had the potential to seriously damage the business—but strong systems made the difference. Having clear budgets and billing processes helped one company survive a sudden loss of revenue and regain their bank’s trust. Written procedures, proper insurance, and subcontractor rules allowed another business to handle rapid growth from a government contract without losing control or cash flow. Clear contracts and payment processes made it possible to recover six figures quickly when a large client filed for bankruptcy. And in the workplace injury case, something as simple as keeping up-to-date vehicle maintenance records protected both the employee and the business owner. Structure isn’t about red tape—it’s about being prepared. When expectations are clear and systems are in place, businesses can handle problems calmly, make better decisions, and protect what they’ve worked so hard to build.
Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your goals.