There’s Power in Numbers. ✦

Members

Numbers Lab Members are the heart and soul of Skopos Collective: the entrepreneurs and business owners who understand the power in numbers. This is the community we serve and inform our work most deeply.

Partners

Partners are the community development organizations and non-profit financial institutions, all of which have a commitment to helping business owners reach their potential. They employ us to open the community to their network.

Collaborators

Collaborators are Skopos Collective employees, contractors, and volunteers who support our initiatives and make it all possible.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

There’s Power in Numbers. ✦

Members

Partners

Collaborators

Collaborators are Skopos Collective employees, contractors, and volunteers who support our initiatives and make it all possible.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

There’s Power in Numbers. ✦

Members

Partners

Collaborators

Collaborators are Skopos Collective employees, contractors, and volunteers who support our initiatives and make it all possible.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

There’s Power in Numbers. ✦

Members

Partners

Collaborators

Collaborators are Skopos Collective employees, contractors, and volunteers who support our initiatives and make it all possible.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

There’s Power in Numbers. ✦

Members

Partners

Collaborators

Collaborators are Skopos Collective employees, contractors, and volunteers who support our initiatives and make it all possible.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

The Skopos

Manifesto

Skopos is the Greek word for Purpose: the process of intentional, soul-filling work and the sense of accomplishment that follows it.

Our company name reflects an intentionality in our mission, and our Manifesto guides how we show up for our clients, our communities, and each other.

These principles reflect our belief that business can be a tool for justice, creativity, and interdependence—not just profit.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

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01 America needs you.

In the 1950s, small businesses were a dominant economic force, contributing 58% of total GDP in the United States. Today, small business contributes only 33%, dwarfed in the shadows of Fortune 500 mega-corporations.

The impacts are devasting for the American Dream: Concentrated wealth & power. Income inequality where executive compensation outpaces typical employee wages 344:1. Extractive industries that grossly pollute our environment. Violent industries that chip away at our personal freedom. And broken dreams that struggle to make ends meet In a system that was designed to reward profits, not purpose.

We believe another world is possible.

The Skopos

Manifesto

Skopos is the Greek word for Purpose: the process of intentional, soul-filling work and the sense of accomplishment that follows it.

Our company name reflects an intentionality in our mission, and our Manifesto guides how we show up for our clients, our communities, and each other.

These principles reflect our belief that business can be a tool for justice, creativity, and interdependence—not just profit.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

✦

01 America needs you.

We believe another world is possible.

The Skopos

Manifesto

Skopos is the Greek word for Purpose: the process of intentional, soul-filling work and the sense of accomplishment that follows it.

Our company name reflects an intentionality in our mission, and our Manifesto guides how we show up for our clients, our communities, and each other.

These principles reflect our belief that business can be a tool for justice, creativity, and interdependence—not just profit.

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01
America
needs you.
In the 1950s, small businesses were a dominant economic force, contributing 58% of total GDP in the United States. Today, small business contributes only 33%, dwarfed in the shadows of Fortune 500 mega-corporations.

The impacts are devasting for the American Dream: Concentrated wealth & power. Income inequality where executive compensation outpaces typical employee wages 344:1. Extractive industries that grossly pollute our environment. Violent industries that chip away at our personal freedom. And broken dreams that struggle to make ends meet In a system that was designed to reward profits, not purpose.

We believe another world is possible.
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02
We are people who believe in people.
You’re our neighbors, our friends, our family. You're the mom-preneur juggling bedtime and big dreams. The community organizer turning a cause into a company. The designer refusing to settle. The immigrant seeking a better life through new opportunities. The artist coloring outside the lines.

You’re building a life on your terms. You’re keeping the American Dream alive, even when the Dream feels heavy.

That’s becoming more radical these days and we want to honor that!
✦
03
Humanize finance.
7 out of 10 business owners dislike the finance function the most. We think it’s because business owners often don’t have access to a “numbers person” they can call, or one that they like, to build their business intuition. We’re here to change that.

Sharpening your financial skills and learning how to ask hard questions is a catalyst for long-term success. That’s why we’re here, to make real-world business education accessible and available to ambitious small business owners like you.
✦
04
We don’t
believe in the profit motive.
The profit motive was not the start of great companies like Patagonia and Apple; people and ideas were! It was about doing something because it feels right and changes the status quo, not just ‘cause it looks good for your Balance Sheet.

We believe in making money. We don’t believe in maximizing profit at all costs.

The obsession with profit and maximizing shareholder value is gutting communities and destroying our planet, while executive cronyism, cost-cutting, and short-termism have hollowed out our long-term health.

We believe that both government and business can do better—must do better— starting with the idea that both entities can be an amazing force for good.
✦
05
You can't compete on price alone.
You’re not in business to just sell a product or a service that is fast and convenient. The idea that we can win as low cost leaders is a race to the bottom. Your value can’t boiled down to data, convenience and price. It’s not sustainable.

You’re selling quality, reliability, innovation, social values, experience, passion and care to your relationships. When your value blossoms with human relationships, it’s the best kind of competitive advantage you can have.
✦
06
Innovation through
co-creation
Every business is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t provide the solutions necessary for scalable, sustainable growth.

Learning & innovative doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it happens through experience, conversations and trying new things. It requires thoughtful collaborations (and sleepless nights!) to navigate the messy zones.

We believe the best solutions are not just done for you, but done with you.
✦
07
Be smart with your money.
Make long-term decisions with intention. Build resilience into your business. Spend and save in alignment with your values.

Once you understand your numbers, you can plan—not just for survival, but for growth, joy, and longevity.

That’s where freedom lives.
✦
08
Another world is possible.
We hold the American Dream near and dear. But what happens to the promise of entrepreneurship in America when starting and growing a business is out of economic reach for most people? What happens when we can no longer create the world we want to live in?

Our Collective energies create the world we want to live in.

Let’s build together!

The Skopos

Manifesto

Skopos is the Greek word for Purpose: the process of intentional, soul-filling work and the sense of accomplishment that follows it.

Our company name reflects an intentionality in our mission, and our Manifesto guides how we show up for our clients, our communities, and each other.

These principles reflect our belief that business can be a tool for justice, creativity, and interdependence—not just profit.

✦
01
America needs you.
In the 1950s, small businesses were a dominant economic force, contributing 58% of total GDP in the United States. Today, small business contributes only 33%, dwarfed in the shadows of Fortune 500 mega-corporations.

The impacts are devasting for the American Dream: Concentrated wealth & power. Income inequality where executive compensation outpaces typical employee wages 344:1. Extractive industries that grossly pollute our environment. Violent industries that chip away at our personal freedom. And broken dreams that struggle to make ends meet In a system that was designed to reward profits, not purpose.

We believe another world is possible.
✦
02
We are people who believe in people.
You’re our neighbors, our friends, our family. You're the mom-preneur juggling bedtime and big dreams. The community organizer turning a cause into a company. The designer refusing to settle. The immigrant seeking a better life through new opportunities. The artist coloring outside the lines. You’re building a life on your terms.

You’re keeping the American Dream alive, even when the Dream feels heavy.

That’s becoming more radical these days and we want to honor that!
✦
03
Humanize finance.
7 out of 10 business owners dislike the finance function the most.

We think it’s because business owners often don’t have access to a “numbers person” they can call, or one that they like, to build their business intuition. We’re here to change that.

Sharpening your financial skills and learning how to ask hard questions is a catalyst for long-term success. That’s why we’re here, to make real-world business education accessible and available to ambitious small business owners like you.
✦
04
We don’t believe in the profit motive.
The profit motive was not the start of great companies like Patagonia and Apple; people and ideas were! It was about doing something because it feels right and changes the status quo, not just ‘cause it looks good for your Balance Sheet.

We believe in making money. We don’t believe in maximizing profit at all costs.

The obsession with profit and maximizing shareholder value is gutting communities and destroying our planet, while executive cronyism, cost-cutting, and short-termism have hollowed out our long-term health.

We believe that both government and business can do better—must do better— starting with the idea that both entities can be an amazing force for good.
✦
05
You can't compete on price alone.
You’re not in business to just sell a product or a service that is fast and convenient. The idea that we can win as low cost leaders is a race to the bottom. Your value can’t boiled down to data, convenience and price. It’s not sustainable.

You’re selling quality, reliability, innovation, social values, experience, passion and care to your relationships. When your value blossoms with human relationships, it’s the best kind of competitive advantage you can have.
✦
06
Innovation through
co-creation
Every business is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t provide the solutions necessary for scalable, sustainable growth.

Learning & innovative doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it happens through experience, conversations and trying new things. It requires thoughtful collaborations (and sleepless nights!) to navigate the messy zones.

We believe the best solutions are not just done for you, but done with you.
✦
07
Be smart with your money.
Make long-term decisions with intention. Build resilience into your business. Spend and save in alignment with your values.

Once you understand your numbers, you can plan—not just for survival, but for growth, joy, and longevity.

That’s where freedom lives.
✦
08
Another world is possible.
We hold the American Dream near and dear. But what happens to the promise of entrepreneurship in America when starting and growing a business is out of economic reach for most people? What happens when we can no longer create the world we want to live in?

Our Collective energies create the world we want to live in.

Let’s build together!

The Skopos

Manifesto

Skopos is the Greek word for Purpose: the process of intentional, soul-filling work and the sense of accomplishment that follows it.

Our company name reflects an intentionality in our mission, and our Manifesto guides how we show up for our clients, our communities, and each other.

These principles reflect our belief that business can be a tool for justice, creativity, and interdependence—not just profit.

Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016

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01 America needs you.

We believe another world is possible.

Strategize

Streamline

Secure Funding

Strategize

Streamline

Secure Funding

Strategize

Streamline

Secure Funding

Strategize

Streamline

Secure Funding

Our Approach, Your Journey.

Our Proven  Framework

Skopos was founded by Elli Papadopoulos, a former SBA loan underwriter who spent years helping businesses navigate complex lending processes—often having to say “no” to entrepreneurs simply because their financials weren’t in order. That experience shaped everything we do today.  

We bring the perspective of both the lender and the entrepreneur. Whether you're preparing for growth, cleaning up your books, or seeking outside capital, our goal is to help you feel confident and in control. We don’t just organize your numbers—we show you how to use them to make smart decisions, stay resilient, and build a business with purpose.
Our services meet you where you are. And wherever that is, we’ve likely been there before.

Over the years, we've worked with a lot of business owners who were smart, hardworking, and completely in the dark about their finances. So I built a system to fix that. It has three parts -- Streamline, Strategy & Funding -- that build on each other and help businesses scale.    

Our services meet you where you are. And wherever that is, we've likely been there before.

Streamline.

We start with what we call the Streamline phase: ensuring your books are accurate, insightful, and built for decision-making. Most clients begin here, especially if they’re transitioning into QuickBooks Online (QBO) or need a serious overhaul.

Outcomes

A clean Profit & Loss Statement you understand
Accounting Processes & Checklists
QBO Guidance & Training
Software Integrations & Automations
Expert, actionable advice tailored to your specific goals

Strategize.

Once your books are in order, we dive into strategic planning. This is where we help you map out your growth options, analyze your price & costs, build budgets, calculate your break-even, and evaluate scenarios to support confident decision-making.     We’re always prioritizing what’s important for you to know, then bring our expertise to the table to help you understand it.

Once your books are in order, we dive into strategic planning. This is where we help you map out your growth options, analyze your price & costs, build budgets, calculate your break-even, and evaluate scenarios to support your decisions. We’re always prioritizing what’s important for you to know, then bring our expertise to the table to help you understand it.

Outcomes

Projections & Financial Models
Break-even, Pricing, and Cash Flow Analysis
Custom Dashboards & KPI Reviews
Revenue Modeling and Sales Pipeline support
Relationship Management with Lenders or Accountants

Secure Funding.

With roots in SBA lending, we know what it takes to make a great first impression on lenders and investors. We organize your funding request, articulate your growth strategy, and craft clear projections to ensure you’re adequately capitalized -- all of which maximize your chances of approval.

Outcomes

Business Plan Narrative
Financial Model for Lenders or Investors
Virtual Data Room
Construction Preparation & Guidance
Connect with Lenders
Support throughout the Loan Closing Process

Learn More

Our three part approach is the foundation for how Skopos works with all of our clients. We carry it through our community, workshops, and consulting because we know it works. Explore how you can get a feel for how we do things around here.

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Brooklyn Based, Community Focused

Humanizing Finance since 2016