




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
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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.
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Startup & Early-Stage Advisory: Strategic support for founders, including business model development, financial planning, and funding readiness to launch with confidence.
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Turnaround Strategy: Clear, actionable plans to stabilize operations, restore profitability, and drive long-term growth for struggling businesses.
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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.
Custom Solutions.
Decades of Experience.
Holistic Business Perspective.
The Four Cornerstones of Business Success

The first test of any business isn’t the product — it’s the problem. Viability is about one core question:
Is there real demand for what you offer?
Without viability, even the most brilliant product or service will fail to gain traction.

Once the business proves that demand exists, the next hurdle is delivery. Capability is the backbone of business success — the systems, processes, and infrastructure that allow you to serve customers reliably, efficiently, and profitably.

Before customers buy, they look for proof — proof that you can deliver, proof that others trust you, and proof that you’ve solved similar problems for others.
Credibility shortens sales cycles, reduces objections, and builds loyalty.

Even the most capable and credible business can’t grow if the right people never hear about it. Visibility ensures your message reaches decision-makers in the market you serve.
But visibility isn’t about broadcasting to everyone — it’s about targeted, consistent, and strategic positioning.
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.