Professional Background
Karson Lawrence is the founder and principal consultant of The KPS Group, a business operations consulting firm specializing in small business growth, financial clarity, and operational systems.
With a focus on trade contractors and service businesses, Karson helps business owners build operations that run without them—creating clarity in the numbers, discipline in execution, and systems that scale.
Areas of Expertise
Financial Operations
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- Financial reporting and clarity
- QuickBooks setup and optimization
- Bookkeeping and controller services
- Job costing and profitability analysis
Operational Systems
- Process improvement and documentation
- Systems design and implementation
- Fractional COO services
- Operational efficiency optimization
- Scalability planning
Business Strategy
- Growth strategy and planning
- Business model optimization
- Decision-making frameworks
- Leadership development
- Capacity planning
Industry Specialization
- HVAC contractors
- Plumbing businesses
- Electrical contractors
- Roofing companies
- General contractors
- Service-based businesses
Professional Experience
The KPS Group
Founded The KPS Group to help small business owners—particularly in the trades—build operations that create freedom. Provides fractional COO services, bookkeeping, and business consulting to companies scaling from $500K to $10M in revenue.
Published Insights
Karson regularly publishes practical insights on business operations, financial management, and small business growth:
- The KPS Group Blog - Weekly articles on trade business operations
- Business Operations Glossary - Comprehensive definitions for business owners
- Frequently Asked Questions - Expert answers to common business challenges
Technical Skills & Tools
Financial Systems
- QuickBooks Online
- Financial modeling & forecasting
- Job costing systems
- Cash flow management tools
Business Operations
- Process documentation
- SOP development
- KPI tracking & reporting
- Project management
Service Coverage
Based in Caddo Mills, Texas, serving clients across the United States with a focus on:
- Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Houston, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Nationwide (remote consulting available)
Work With Karson
If you're a trade business owner looking to build operations that run without you, let's talk about how The KPS Group can help.