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8 Furlong Consulting gives small and mid-sized businesses experienced leadership and practical support across Accounting, Business Consulting, Marketing, and Information Technology.

10/09/2026

Tax planning happens year-round.

Regularly reviewing the numbers gives business owners a clearer picture of where they stand and more time to make informed decisions before the year is over.

By the time tax season arrives, the goal is to already have a good idea of what to expect — not discover it for the first time.

10/07/2026

When every decision, problem, and question still has to come through the owner, growth can create more pressure instead of more freedom.

The goal isn’t to remove the owner from the business. It’s to build the people, processes, and accountability that keep everything from depending on one person.

Sometimes an outside perspective is what helps identify where the business is getting stuck.

10/06/2026

Meet the person behind the numbers at 8 Furlong Consulting.

Melynda Wright, CPA, serves as our Chief Financial Officer and brings 25 years of accounting experience to the team.

Her background spans several industries, with a specialty in construction accounting, and she is a licensed CPA in both South Carolina and New York.

We’re proud to have that level of experience working alongside the businesses we serve.

10/02/2026

Running a business can make it difficult to step outside of the day-to-day and see the bigger picture.

Having the right strategic partner brings a fresh perspective to the decisions, challenges, and opportunities that come with growth.

Thank you to Brian for sharing his experience with 8 Furlong Consulting.

09/30/2026

The support a business needs today may look different six months from now.

Accounting, Business Consulting, Marketing, and Information Technology can each stand alone or work together when challenges overlap.

With 8 Furlong Consulting, use one service or several based on what your business actually needs.

One Service. One Solution.

09/25/2026

More revenue doesn’t always mean more cash in the bank.

Higher sales can also bring higher payroll, materials, overhead, and other expenses. Without understanding where that money is going, it’s possible to be busier than ever while financially running in place.

A clear view of cash flow helps business owners understand what their growth is actually doing for the business.

09/16/2026

Join us in the winner's circle

06/11/2026

Where is your team's time actually going? ⏱️

In service and contracting businesses, labor is almost always your largest expense. It's also the easiest place to lose money without realizing it.

If a job takes just a few hours longer than estimated, your profit margin on that project can completely disappear. And if this happens across dozens of jobs a month, it can quietly drain your business's cash reserves.

The solution isn't to work harder or micromanage your team. The solution is to build a simple, clear system to track estimated vs. actual job hours.

When you have clear visibility into where time is being lost, you can optimize your scheduling, adjust your pricing, and eliminate bottlenecks.

Stop letting labor hours slip through the cracks.

Learn how we help local service businesses optimize their operations: https://8furlongconsulting.com

06/10/2026

"I think we had a good month."

As business owners, we've all said it. But "thinking" or "feeling" like your business is doing well isn't the same as knowing.

When you make decisions based on gut feelings, you risk making costly mistakes. You might underprice a major contract, hire too early, or spend money on marketing that isn't actually bringing in customers.

When you transition to data-based decisions, the anxiety disappears. You don't have to guess if a job was profitable or if an employee is performing—you have the exact numbers right in front of you.

Facts first. Feelings second. Results always.

Let's build the systems that give you absolute certainty about your business's health.

See how we help business owners get clear: https://8furlongconsulting.com

06/09/2026

Growing a business doesn't have to feel like a guessing game.

Whether you want to increase your take-home profit, expand your team, or free up your personal time, there is a reliable 4-step framework to get you there:

1️⃣ Track the numbers that matter.
2️⃣ Understand what they are telling you.
3️⃣ Decide with confidence based on facts.
4️⃣ Measure the results of your actions.

When you repeat this cycle consistently, your business becomes predictable, profitable, and far less stressful to manage.

We specialize in helping business owners build and implement this exact cycle, giving you the clarity and control you need to succeed.

Let's take the first step together.

Explore our consulting services: https://8furlongconsulting.com

Address

7825 Broad River Road, Suite 100
Irmo, SC
29063

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18032989838

Website

http://www.8furlongconsulting.com/

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