FOCUS on Finance
FOCUS on Operations
FOCUS on Compliance
FOCUS on Utilization
FOCUS on Strategy

Custom Solutions.
Decades of Experience.
Holistic Business Perspective.

Welcome to F.O.C.U.S. Resources

Empowering Your Business to Thrive
At F.O.C.U.S. Resources, we help businesses succeed at every stage, launch, growth, recovery, and beyond. Led by Lea A. Strickland, MBA, MA, CMA, CFM, CBM, GMC, our team combines strategic insight, operational expertise, and hands-on execution to tackle your toughest challenges and achieve your boldest goals. Whether you’re focused on navigating federal funding, launching a startup, or turning around a struggling business, we deliver the tools, knowledge, and partnership you need to build a thriving future.

Our Core Services

    • SBIR/STTR & Federal Compliance: Expert guidance for government grants and contracts, from proposal budgeting to audit-ready compliance, ensuring you maximize funding and focus on innovation.

    • Startup & Early-Stage Advisory: Strategic support for founders, including business model development, financial planning, and funding readiness to launch with confidence.

    • Turnaround Strategy: Clear, actionable plans to stabilize operations, restore profitability, and drive long-term growth for struggling businesses.

    • Fractional C-Level Expertise: Executive-level financial and strategic leadership tailored to your needs, without the full-time cost.

Why Choose Us?
With decades of cross-industry experience and a proven track record, we don’t just consult, we partner with you to deliver measurable results. Our personalized, results-driven approach ensures strategic clarity and operational focus in every engagement.

Specialized Services
Beyond consulting, we offer board leadership, expert witness services, and media commentary, bringing Lea’s expertise in finance, compliance, and strategic leadership to corporate boards, legal cases, and public discussions.

Let’s Move Forward Together
Ready to take your business to the next level? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how F.O.C.U.S. Resources can help you achieve your next milestone.

Schedule a Complimentary 30-Minute Consultation

Ready to learn more about how we can work together! Let’s schedule a phone call or Zoom session.

FOCUS Resources has been an invaluable resource for our small business. Lea took us step-by-step through bringing our accounting system and internal policies and procedures into compliance to meet DoD SBIR/STTR audit requirements. With her expertise and years of experience to fall back on, we are now confident we have the in-house skills necessary for day-to-day compliance related to government funding. We would 100% recommend her services to anyone looking for help with their government funding compliance system. 

Sarah Stitzel

Business Systems and Compliance, Elemance, LLC