Typical ROI metrics:

  • 3-5x return on investment within the first year
  • 2-4% gross margin improvement within 6-9 months
  • 15-25% reduction in cash conversion cycle within 3-6 months
  • 20-30% inventory turnover improvement within 6-12 months
  • 15-25% increase in return on ad spend within 3-6 months

Value creation areas:

  • Payment processing savings: A $5M business saving 1% on processing fees recovers $50,000 annually—covering 6-8 months of fractional CFO fees
  • Margin optimization: 3% gross margin improvement on $10M revenue = $300,000 additional annual profit (4-6x ROI)