About Us

We inspire your numbers to tell a story

So many small business owners lack a financial system, let alone understand how to use financial information to evolve their business.  And yet, we all know small businesses perform better when owners are financially aware and can make decisions that fulfill purpose and profit goals.  

Skopos is on a mission to change this, one business at a time.  Whether its through our direct work with clients, or through our educational classes, we break it all down for you, dear business owner, in approachable ways you can understand.

Our Team

Skopos is a woman-owned business consultancy that brings an organized, numbers-first approach to the work we do.  Our Collective of advisors, project managers, CPAs, lenders and other professionals believe that small businesses are the heart and soul of our thriving communities. 

We bring over 25 years of combined experience in brand and communications strategy, systems thinking, and digital and enterprise content strategy.

Headshot of Skopos founder, Elli Papadopoulos

Elli Papadopoulos

A mission-driven entrepreneur with deep experience in small business strategy and finance, and the driving force behind Skopos.  After spending seven years working with the Grow America Fund to underwrite and manage a multimillion dollar commercial loan portfolio at the height of the recession, she grew tired of declining small business loan requests due to inadequate financials, lack of clear planning and limited cash flow.  Elli started Skopos to work with business owners on the other side of the table, advising them on the financial issues that prevent them from operating smoothly, accessing financing and communicating their growth plans.  Her expertise with financial planning, project planning and capital resources has helped dozens of manufacturing, creative and food businesses bring ideas to life.