Stories & Ink: Supporting a growing multi-channel eCommerce brand across borders

Stories & Ink creates specialist aftercare products for tattooed skin, a growing category in the skincare market. Since launching in 2016, the business has expanded into both the UK and US, selling via eCommerce, retail and wholesale. With multiple channels and international operations, Stories & Ink has built a loyal customer base and a recognisable brand, while managing the complexities that come with scale.

The Problem

As a remote team working across the UK, the business didn’t require a full-time CFO, but they did need the financial expertise to support decision-making, manage investor expectations, and stay ahead of compliance. With multi-channel sales, stock management, and international payments in play, Stories & Ink needed clarity on performance and a forward-looking view on cash.

“We’d outgrown our setup, there were too many moving parts across sales channels and markets. We didn’t need a CFO on payroll, but we knew we needed that level of insight to grow with confidence.”

The Solution

Our Approach
Angel Accounting was brought on to provide the benefits of a CFO,  without the full-time overhead. Working closely with the founding team, we:

  • Delivered clear, consistent monthly management accounts tailored for internal decision-making and investor updates

  • Built and now maintain a rolling 12-month forecast that’s easy to update and supports agile planning

  • Provided regular cashflow monitoring to help the team stay on track and spot potential gaps early

  • Ensured the business stays compliant across VAT, Companies House filings, and other reporting requirements

  • Acted as a sounding board for financial decisions, helping the team balance growth with control

The Result

The Stories & Ink team now has visibility across all sales channels, a robust planning tool that supports strategic decisions, and peace of mind that the financials are being looked after. With a trusted partner handling the finance function, the team can focus on what they do best, building a bold, creative brand with a global footprint.

“Working with Angel Accounting has given us the clarity and confidence we needed. The forecast is now an essential part of how we make decisions, and we know the numbers are in good hands.”
Stu Jolley, Stories & Ink

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Stories & Ink

FOunded

2016

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