The Small Business Guide to Outsourced Accounting

Not sure if outsourced accounting is right for your organization?

This guide walks you through what it is, how it works, and what to expect so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

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Why Food & Beverage Founders Choose BELAY

Deep expertise in CPG and inventory-based businesses

Strategic financial insight from startup through scale

Integrated accounting, tax, and CFO support under one roof

Proven results with leading consumer brands like A Dozen Cousins, Masienda, Recess, and more

Support built for CPG and consumer brands.

  • Calculate true landed costs, margins, and inventory turn.
  • Handle bookkeeping, sales tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Manage supply chain logistics and seasonal demand planning.

Hear how BELAY supports Smidge Beverage

Let’s talk about the inventory cash trap.

You share exactly what is tightening your margins. It might be inaccurate landed costs, stagnant stock, or blind forecasting. We simply identify what a win looks like for your brand. Ready now? Let’s talk.

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We build your Right-Fit solution.

We search our elite bench of U.S.-based finance experts to build your dream back office. We look for pros who know manufacturing and SKU-heavy models to match your specific needs.

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They plug in fast. You scale distribution.

Your new partner joins with proven systems and clear reporting. This allows you to focus entirely on launching products and growing the brand.

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CPG Inventory
Clarity Check

In 2 minutes, see what is draining cash, margin, or sanity in your inventory accounting.

Takes about 2 minutes · 9 questions

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Our Services for CPG Companies

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Accounting & Bookkeeping
Stay organized and audit-ready. We manage your books, reconcile your accounts, and translate your numbers into actionable insights you can trust.
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Inventory Management
From sourcing raw goods to packaged goods on the shelf, we help you understand your true landed costs, improve cash flow, and optimize inventory across channels—so you always know what’s driving profit. When it comes time to implement an Inventory Management System, our expert implementation team will help you get it set up properly and functioning as a tool for growth.
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Fractional CFO Support
Get an executive-level financial strategy without the full-time cost. Our CFOs help you forecast demand, plan for growth, and make confident decisions about funding, pricing, and expansion.
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Tax Strategy & Compliance
Minimize your tax burden and stay compliant year-round. Our team specializes in the unique challenges of CPG, manufacturing, and eCommerce brands in the food and beverage space.
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2-minute assessment

CPG Inventory
Clarity Check

In 2 minutes, see what is draining cash, margin, or sanity in your inventory accounting.

Takes about 2 minutes · 9 questions

Get Your Results Instantly

Enter your email to see where margin leaks, cash gets stuck, and what to fix first.

QUESTION 1 1 of 9

Your results are ready

What you get

Key issues detected

Your best next step

Whether you’re scaling distribution, launching new SKUs, or preparing for investment, BELAY helps you grow with confidence—and profitability.

Get Started

Schedule a call with a BELAY Solutions Consultant — takes less than 2 minutes.

Unlock the Power of Your Inventory

Download the eBook that takes you through six key areas that help you maximize cash, manage inventory and ensure profitability.

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