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Where Business Gets Back to What Works.

At Keystone BusinessWorks, we believe lasting success isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about getting back to solid business fundamentals. We’re not traditional consultants who hand over a binder and walk away. We roll up our sleeves, work alongside you, and help put real solutions into motion.

We specialize in working with small business owners who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start building something sustainable. From tightening up operations and strengthening leadership to improving profitability and sharpening strategy, we bring a no-nonsense, in-the-weeds approach that drives results.

We’ve been in your shoes—leading companies, making payroll, dealing with the pressure of decisions that really matter. That’s why we bring more than advice. We bring action, accountability, and a deep respect for the hard work of business ownership.

Keystone BusinessWorks is where small businesses return to what actually works—and build from there.

Let’s get to work.

Our Services
Practical. Hands-on. Built on what works.

At Keystone BusinessWorks, we help small businesses cut through the noise and get back to what actually works. Our services are grounded in fundamentals, delivered with sleeves rolled up, and always focused on progress that sticks. We're not here to advise from a distance—we work shoulder-to-shoulder with you to move your business forward.

 

Fractional CXO

Need executive leadership without the full-time cost? We step in as a fractional CEO or COO to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your business. Whether you’re navigating growth, building leadership capacity, or driving operational improvement, we offer real-world experience and day-to-day involvement that delivers results—without the overhead of a full-time executive.

Business Turnaround

When your business is stuck—or slipping—we help you regain control and reset your course. From cash flow crises and operational inefficiencies to leadership gaps and team dysfunction, we work inside your business to stabilize, prioritize, and rebuild. Our approach is decisive, focused, and action-oriented—because time is critical when the business is at risk.

Business Process Optimization

Too many small businesses are held back by inefficient systems and inconsistent execution. We help you map, assess, and streamline your core processes—from operations and service delivery to finance and admin—so your business runs smarter, not harder. The result: more time, more margin, and more control.

Business Planning

We don’t just write plans—we build them with you. Whether you're launching, growing, or repositioning your business, we help create a clear, actionable roadmap rooted in real-world data and grounded in sound business principles. From financial modeling to strategic priorities, we ensure your plan is built to drive execution, not collect dust.

Succession Planning

Smooth transitions don’t happen by accident. Whether you're planning to pass the business to family, sell to a third party, or develop internal leadership, we help you build a practical, step-by-step succession strategy. We focus on preserving business value, preparing your team, and giving you peace of mind—so your legacy continues without disruption.

How We Work

Every business is different. We start by understanding yours.


At Keystone BusinessWorks, our approach is rooted in reality—your reality. Before we recommend anything, we take the time to deeply understand your business, your market, and your customers. No templates. No assumptions. Just real conversations, honest assessment, and a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go.

We then identify the areas that need attention—whether that’s strategy, operations, leadership, or performance—and work with you to build focused, achievable plans that drive progress. These aren’t just theoretical ideas. They’re grounded in what works and shaped by your unique goals, capacity, and timeline.

We help you move from complexity to clarity—and from stuck to scaling—with a steady mix of strategic insight and practical execution. And we're with you each step of the way.

Our process is simple, but not easy:

Understand – Your business, your market, your customers

Assess – What’s working, what’s not, and what’s missing

Plan – Build practical, actionable strategies

Execute – Roll up our sleeves and implement, together

Refine – Measure, adapt, and continue moving forward

Because at Keystone BusinessWorks, we don’t just give advice. We help build better businesses—starting from the ground up.

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About Stephen Quinn

I’m a seasoned business executive with 30+ years of experience driving growth and transformation across Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneurial ventures. My background spans Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations—with a consistent track record of delivering measurable results.

As President & CEO of PCFS Solutions (2015–2024), I led a full-scale turnaround—tripling revenue and quadrupling shareholder value. Prior to that, I held senior leadership roles at Ingram Micro, where I launched multimillion-dollar service offerings and led marketing initiatives that delivered over $28M in annual revenue.

With deep expertise in strategy, execution, and cross-functional leadership, I bring a hands-on, practical approach to building businesses that work.