Being in business is about Survival . . .
Building a successful, sustainable business is not just about planning. It’s also about execution. Common obstacles to growth are people, technology, under-capitalization, asset management, systems and processes. We have real world experience and training in all aspects of business.
STARTING A BUSINESS
Cash is King . . .
Do you have a unique skill or business idea? Have you been thinking about parlaying that skill/idea into a new business? We have experience in starting business and building a structure and architecture to make it sustainable. So many start-ups fail in the first three years because they focus on the service/product they are providing and not on the day-to-day running of the business. Whether its what legal entity is the best for your business, what your cash needs will be, what your strategic marketing plan could look like, and how to finance your business, we are here to be a sounding board. We can help you build up your business and manage your risk so that its poised to survive and thrive.
TUNE UP YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS
Where am I . . .
Are you looking for an outside perspective on your business from a strategic, operational and financial lens. Strategically, where are you in the life cycle of the your business? Are you focusing on too many markets, service lines? or not enough? Financially, are your financials structured so they are more than just a reporting tool for the bank. Are you able to pull meaningful operational metrics out them to make strategic decisions on your business? Are you tracking and maximizing cash flow? Operationally, do you know the flow of your business? Are you aware of where the waste, inefficiencies and constraints within you business process are? These are the constant questions that need to be asked and thought through with any business.
Financial clarity
Follow the Money . . .
Many executives and managers attained their position because they were smart, talented and had operational competency. However, few have been trained to think from a business perspective. Given that each leader is running a micro-business within the larger business, this broad business understanding can e transformational. Organizational leadership can be a daunting task without coaching. Understanding the ebb and flow of the business when it comes to human capital, asset management, cash flow and organizational culture is vital to successful leadership. The purpose of an executive coach is multi-faceted. We provide a mirror to the executive. Our goal is to provide teach broad business concepts as well as mirror the executive’s leadership style in order to provide perspective.