Trusted Expertise in
Grants Mgmt, Business Growth & Bookkeeping

Grants Mgmt, Business Strategy & Bookkeeping

Our team helps large organizations secure/manage complex grant awards while empowering small businesses with bookkeeping services that include financial insight/analysis that specifically promotes growth. With over 30 years of experience on your side, your goals instantly become realistic and obtainable.

Our team helps large organizations secure/manage complex grants while empowering small businesses with bookkeeping services that include financial insight/analysis that promotes growth. With our experience on your side, your goals instantly become realistic and obtainable.

How We Contribute to Your Success:

Grants Management

  • Grants & Cooperative Agreements: Managing financial assistance programs for federal government agencies and non-profit organizations
  • Proposal Development: Overseeing complex grant proposal processes, NOFO requirements, and budget development and justifications
  • Audit/Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with federal laws, including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Grant Guidance

Business Management

  • Financial Analysis & Budgeting: Assessing and optimizing budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance
  • Data Interpretation: Analyzing financial and program data to drive strategic decision-making (also see bookkeeping services)
  • Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies, best practices, and implementing solutions to enhance financial assistance operations

Bookkeeping Services

  • Quickbooks Online: Accurate, reliable & organized. Helping small/mid-sized businesses maintain clean, current financials 
  • Cleanup / Catch-up: Bringing your books up to date—no matter how far behind—so you can start fresh with confidence.
  • Insight Beyond the Numbers: Turning your financial data into actionable insights that guide smarter business decisions and growth strategies.

ABOUT OUR OWNER - Richard P. Franetzki

Former Grants Management Division Director for the US Dept. of Commerce, Director of R&D Financial Operations for a large non-profit, and owner of a consulting business that provides local businesses with the tools they need to grow.

A business consulting and team leader who knows the system and how to get things done from the inside, to help your business succeed!

Senior / Executive Level Positions Held:

Global Benchmarking, Best Practices, and Process Improvement Organization
My company’s relationship with Richard began as a very simple project to help us break up our large reports into smaller, more digestible pieces. However, Richard’s expertise and big-picture thinking were such that we have deepened our relationship with him and have designated him as a key resource in one of our company’s most important initiatives. He is definitely the kind of team member that can contribute to strategic vision in addition to aiding with implementation.
President, Facilities Management Solutions Company
I worked with Rick for 14 years and watched him progress in his career. Rick is undoubtably the sharpest financial analyst and business consultant I have ever worked with. He has keen insight when it comes to analyzing financial data and is extremely skilled at developing workable business cases for large projects.
HQ Finance/Budget Professional
I strongly recommend Rick after working with him many years at the American Red Cross. He directed financial operations at our research and development laboratory. Rick is a very professional and talented individual.
President, Business Consulting Company
I have had the honor of partnering with Richard on several projects. In every instance his knowledge and professionalism have impressed me. He is great to work with and a real team player. I would refer him to any of my clients.

Honest Reviews – Rick Franetzki’s Contributions to Organizational Success:

Why Clients Trust Us:

  • The business was established in 2008 with the State of Maryland
  • We carry professional business & cyber insurance with a Berkshire Hathaway Company
  • We own software to fully encrypt emails and attachments for added security
  • Our work files are continuously backed up every day of the week
  • We are a member of the Gaithersburg/Germantown Chamber of Commerce
  • The business holds a Certificate of Good Standing with the State of Maryland