START-UPS, EXPANSIONS & BUSINESS PLANS
In recent years, this has become a larger component of our overall service offerings. In this instance there are far too many clients on an ongoing basis, in too many industries, to easily provide a specific example. They are all equally important to us.
An optimal example is a business plan we did for a cafe. This was their first attempt at a start-up. The client was very involved and responsive, which is very critical for a number of reasons: faster turn-around; the business plan becomes their own (not ours), and they are therefore better able to sell it (at least 50% of the equation to obtaining funding).
Along the way, we provided guidance to the client with respect to finance, operations, I.T., and sales & marketing. In instances where additional expertise was required, we sourced out contacts for the client.
Challenge & Solution
Upon completion of the business plan, we assisted the client by communicating with the lender as well. In the end, the customized business plan aspect was complete and they received their funding within 3 weeks. There have been similar examples, but this is the most extreme progress. This was over 1 year ago and they are now considering expansion and possibly franchising, which we hope to assist with.
Result Driven
In recent years, this has become a larger component of our overall service offerings. In this instance there are far too many clients on an ongoing basis, in too many industries, to easily provide a specific example. They are all equally important to us.
- Know your mission
- Sell to consumer needs
- Promotions and Inside Scoops
- Listen, Ask and Act
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