Small Business Consulting

Transform from Owner to CEO with Custom Consulting

Are you doing your best to increase your profits, have better cash flow, improve operations, and build stronger teams, but feel like you’re sinking in the day-to-day work?

Look no further - help is right here!

As a seasoned small business consultant, I offer custom-tailored strategies designed just for you – no cookie-cutter approaches here. And with over 30 years of experience as a business owner myself, I’ve been where you are, and I’m here to guide you through.

You might be facing a multitude of obstacles that are keeping you from reaching your full potential…

But there’s no need to worry …

I’ve got the solutions to your most pressing challenges.

let me help

What Are Your Roadblocks To Business Growth?

Does Accounting Feel Like An Unsolvable Puzzle?

I’ll help clear away any confusion, transforming your numbers into an easy-to-follow map for making smart choices.

Together, we’ll uncover hidden profit opportunities that will boost your bottom line quickly.

Does Streamlining Your Systems And Processes Feel Overwhelming?

Don’t worry. I can assist you in fine-tuning them to achieve optimal performance.

And when it comes to your team, I’ll help you hire and manage the right people who’ll drive your business forward.

Is Rapid Growth Becoming A Challenge?

With my guidance, you’ll overcome the common hurdles of scaling.

I’ll help you maintain quality and service while growing, ensuring that your expansion is sustainable and aligned with your business’s core values.

Are You Struggling To Attract The Right Clients?

Using my marketing expertise, I’ll help you define and reach your ideal target market, ensuring you’re not just attracting more business but better business.

Together we’ll make your company a magnet for the right clients, boosting growth and success.

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE

Run Your Business
Instead Of Your Business Running You

As we work together, you’ll find yourself transitioning from a business owner to a true CEO, leading your business to long-term success.

I’ll show you how to spend more time working ON your business rather than IN your business by using strategies that can change how your business operates.

I can lead you toward long-term success.

You'll regain control of your personal life as you learn to step back from the nitty-gritty and trust your team and processes.

But don’t just take my word for it.

My clients, a diverse group of successful business owners, can attest to the transformative power of informed, strategic decision-making.

Ready to join them?

Let's transform your business and achieve new levels of success together.

The next step is simple

Click on the 'Schedule a Consultation' button below, and let's start paving the way towards your business transformation.

Your future as a confident, successful CEO starts now.

Consulting Services

Personalized Business Consulting and Coaching Tailored Just For You

The

You Need For Business Success

Whether you are looking for some short-term guidance, long term support and strategy, or are ready to prepare your business for a profitable sale… I have a solution that will suit your needs.

There are three options to choose from to get you on the path to success.

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Custom Consulting & Coaching

Typically, we work with our consulting/coaching clients over a period of 3 to 6 months on short term projects or specific issues …

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Business Financial Consulting

Most small business owners find that managing their business finances can be a daunting and sometimes overwhelming task…

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Business Optimization Strategy

As an experienced business operations consultant, I know first-hand that a few small shifts in how you look at running your business ..

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Fractional COO Advisory Services

You get the knowledge and benefits of adding an experienced business leader to your team to lighten your load…

Calm The Chaos – Improve Operations – Become More Profitable

I’ve Helped Established Business Owners In Many Industries

let me guide you

A Different Approach To Your Business Success

Many business consultants focus solely on a single aspect of your business – perhaps your marketing or your systems and processes.

I believe in looking at the bigger picture, the entire business as a whole… because ALL of the elements – from your financials to your customer service – are interconnected and influence each other.

It’s my ability to evaluate your entire business that sets me apart.

This unique expertise provides me with the ability to guide my clients towards exceptional levels of success.

Step 1: A Comprehensive Analysis

We start by diving headfirst into your financials and profitability. I know, it might sound a bit dry, but it’s the key to unlocking any business’s potential for success.

Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and examine your balance sheet, your income statement, and your cash flow.

We’re going to understand exactly where you’re standing today so we can build a rock-solid foundation for where you’re headed tomorrow.

But we’re not stopping there.

I’ll use that financial base as a launching pad to look into all areas of your business. We’ll check out your operational processes, analyze your marketing strategies, and a whole lot more.

Every business can improve its profitability. For most businesses that means gradually implementing a number of small improvements.

We’ll find ways for you to increase the profitability of your business, gain control of your finances and grow your bottom line.

Step 2: A Personalized Plan For Your Success

All this hard work will give us the insights I need to tailor-make a roadmap to success that’s just for you, perfectly aligning with your business goals and your ambitions for growth.

But it’s not just about creating a plan – it’s about creating YOUR plan.

This roadmap is tailored to the nuances of your business, to your industry, your challenges, and most importantly, to your vision.

We’re not just looking at where you want to go, but also at how you can get there without sacrificing your personal life.

Step 3: The Results You Want – The Support You Need

Whether your goal is to increase profitability, fine-tune your operations, or build a more cohesive and productive team, our roadmap will address your objectives.

Every business comes with its unique challenges, and every business owner has different skill sets and needs. That’s why my approach is always customized to meet your exact requirements

From basic business coaching to hands-on problem solving, and even offering long-term fractional COO services—each consulting engagement is personalized to fit your unique needs.

Ready To Transform Your Business?

As your small business consultant, I’ll leverage not only my years of experience and business expertise but also my proven track record of successfully working with small business owners just like you.

Remember, success in business is a journey, not a destination and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

So, let’s roll up our sleeves and create a roadmap to success that reflects your aspirations, overcomes obstacles, and brings your vision to life.

Your personalized plan awaits!

HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU

Increase Profits

Every business can improve its profitability. For most businesses that means gradually implementing a number of small improvements.

I’ll find ways for you to increase the profitability of your business, gain control of your finances and grow your bottom line.

Systems and Processes

Without business systems you don’t own a business – you are the business. Things get out of control and overwhelming because there are only so many hours in the day.

As your business consultant and coach I can help you automate, delegate, and systemize your business activities and functions so that you can streamline workload, improve productivity, calm the chaos and achieve growth.

Profitable Pricing & Programs

Most small business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with pricing their services. If it’s done incorrectly, it impacts your cash flow and undercuts your business.

Stop leaving money on the table. I’ll help you set up a sustainable formula that suits your business so you can generate a healthy profit

Marketing Strategy & Planning

Every business needs a solid marketing strategy for reaching prospective consumers and turning them into valued customers.

I’ll help you develop short term and long term digital and/or traditional marketing plans that help you find and retain the right customers.

Business Growth Strategy Consulting

Growth is a major priority in business, that’s why solid strategies for business development need to be identified and implemented.

As one of today’s leading business growth strategists, I’ll help you prioritize your goals, clarify your vision, and expand your business impact.

Kind Words From Clients

We're glad to share with you some of the things they've said about us. When our clients succeed so do we!

During our first call I could tell that Susan was already fully invested in the success of my business.

She quickly picked up on my concerns and we immediately got to work on action items to move the business forward.

I really enjoy that Susan challenges me to think outside the box and consider all alternatives before making a decision.

As the leader of my company, I need someone to hold me accountable with honest feedback and Susan is the perfect person for the job! I highly recommend her.

Crystal StapletonGet Balanced Books/Bookkeeping & Consulting Company

She is very professional, knowledgeable, has great ideas, and is quick to help set a path forward.

I was struggling with getting organized with my growing marketing and photography company and needed help navigating all the changes.

It is amazing how much easier it all is with her expert eyes and advice on what to do and how.

Thanks to her advice and help, my business is thriving. Susan is simply the best!

Maria GalliMaria Galli Photography/Pink Coconut Creative Studio

Susan is a pleasure to work with.

She has helped us to grow our construction business to the next level. Always coming up with new ideas and recommendations on how to make our business grow and be more profitable.

She has a great deal of experience and knowledge in all aspects of running a successful construction company.

We are very pleased we decided to work with Susan.

Steve LanefskiExecutive Craftsman | Luxury Home Renovation Contractor

Susan’s advised us through a hard time in our business.

We came to Susan during a tumultuous time for our business, and I'm not sure we would have survived it without her.

Her advice got us through this hard period and is continuing to ensure we grow and improve, not only to help navigate future challenges and avoid the ones we can but to enjoy the good times as well.

We are very fortunate to have found Susan when we did and are very thankful for her guidance and expertise.

Katie ClearyPHD Swim School | Science Based Swim School

Susan is very knowledgeable, kind and really cares.

Hiring Susan was the best thing I could have done for my Plumbing Business. She has guided me in directions that I would never known to take.

She is very knowledgeable, kind, and really cares about her clients!

Andrea BarrettFlo-Rite Plumbing & Well Service/ Residential & Commercial Plumbing Contractor

Susan helps me see my business through new eyes.

I really enjoy working with Susan. I appreciate that she talks with me, not at me. She helps me see my business through a new set of eyes, and develop strategies to avoid paralysis by analysis.

Every session results in some kernel of knowledge that is directly applicable to helping me become a better small business owner. Thank you Susan!

Valarie MorrisEugene Yoga | Yoga Studio Owner

Susan's knowledge, experience and clear investment in her clients' success is apparent.

In a short time, she has already brought clarity to the issues that have been stagnating our general contracting business as well as helping us implement effective solutions to make our company far more profitable.

She is great and we recommend her highly!

Federico & Paulette GuinartGuinart Construction/Commercial Construction & Remodeling

Working with Susan has been incredibly helpful. As a self-made entrepreneur with no background in business, Susan’s guidance has been invaluable in rebranding my business.

Susan’s “tough love” approach is exactly what I need, as I often struggle to find people willing and able to challenge me to grow.

I’ve been able to achieve so much more than I ever could have imagined with Susan’s help!

Amy GroverCalliope Content | Content Writing Service For Law Firms

If you need to figure out HOW to grow and HOW to implement systems and processes and HOW to be profitable, Susan is the one.

If you're a growing construction business and you feel like you're drowning in the how’s and why's and dos and don’ts, she WILL help you.

She made a huge difference in our business, and I highly recommend her.

Jordin MeyersMyers Land Service/Land Clearing & Excavation

Working with Susan has been an eye opener for me as a small business owner in Maryland.

She is thorough, straight to the point and doesn't try to sugarcoat her advice.

I worked hard following her steps and using her tools and have FINALLY turned the corner.

I'm looking forward to paying myself for my hard work and time and I'll definitely be working with Susan again in the near future!

Nicole HennPark Avenue Cleaning /High End Residential Cleaning Service

My brother and I own and operate a contracting company and have built it from the ground up, to what it is today.

Susan has been a solid coach that we are able to bounce ideas off of and get real life advice from. Her knowledge of operations helps guide us.

Although the business that we run is fast-paced and sporadic sometimes, Susan is very knowledgeable in the subjects we needed to discuss and always willing and able to guide us in the right direction.

Ben & Hays WomackTop Hand Oil Field Services/Oil and Gas Field Plugging

I hired Susan because she’s direct and knows business. I interviewed a lot of other consultants, and I knew exactly what I was looking for when I found Susan.

She has over delivered with her perspectives on problem solving and fast communication and I’m grateful to have her as a part of my team.

Charlie Golenbock RSF Agency/Marketing Agency

Susan helped me get focused and on track.

I was running my small fiber arts business entirely on my own and knew it was time to scale, but I was overwhelmed and had no real plan.

Susan got me on track by creating a plan and guiding me through a step-by-step process.

My business is growing and easier to handle because of her guidance.

Alexis MantioneMy Two Ladies Knitting/ Luxury Fiber Arts Products

Susan has changed the course of my business. I lost 70% of my business due to the pandemic and the effect it had on my niche market.

Working with Susan was exactly what I needed to start rebuilding my company.

With her help I was able to double my business within the first month and launch a passive product line within 5 months of working together.

Ethel BaumbergVision Marketing/Digital Marketing Agency

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