Consulting
Let’s face it, most of us are ‘boot strappers’—no formal MBA degree. Just a lot of passion and a creative eye that won’t sleep. As designers, contractors, and business owners, we have to engage all of our resources to create the best business we can to keep up with this ever changing industry. The success of our individual businesses is necessary for us to collectively lead the charge in environmental awareness; to allow broad-range thinking from every angle, to see all the possibilities.
It’s usually a clarifying moment for a business owner to have a seasoned professional diagnose the current state of your business affairs. The best starting point for all businesses is with a Business Review. Next step, strategy to lay the ground work, or road map — the who, what, when, where, and how. Implementation follows — the Business Foundation. I’m available each step of the way with monthly consultation to keep progress on track. Just click on the ‘+’ symbol below to view scope and fees.
Seeking less individualized services? Workshops and webinars are tailored for you. Customized approaches are also available.
‘Business Therapy,’ the past, present, and future of your business
- Prepare your mission, vision, goals and objectives that clearly state you are in business
- Determine your ‘SWOT’ (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) for a realistic analysis
- Define your ideal client and project so marketing efforts are direct and appropriate
- Create a priority action item list to implement the efforts
- Develop a memorable elevator pitch and pre-qualifying phone dialog to accurately communicate your brand and ideal client
OPTION 1: One-on-One
(1) 6-hour planning session
(4) 2-hour follow-up consultations
(1) Strategic planning document
Fee:$5,000
This is a great way to start planning the future of your business. In addition to directed work, these follow-up sessions are designed with enough time to reflect, review progress, address questions, and provide feedback. A strategic planning document is provided and updated after each meeting.
OPTION 2: Small Group
(1) 4- to 6-hour planning session
(1) Strategic planning document
Fee: $6,500
Recommended for executive boards, staff strategy sessions, and small group collaborations where a facilitator is desired. I will provide a customized agenda based on your input prior to this workshop-style session. A final draft summary is submitted to the group within 5 days of the strategy session for feedback and final revisions. All final changes are implemented into a finalized document.
Note: Pricing is based on meetings within San Diego County. Car travel beyond San Diego is reimbursed at $.55 per mile. Airfare and lodging are reimbursed at cost, or visit me here in San Diego or web conference.
a/k/a In-House Consulting
By far the most cost-effective way to see fast, long lasting results with the highest return on your investment. This service allows you to keep things rolling and your staff to stay focused on production. I’ll provide on-site services to tackle and implement the following:
Operations
- Work flow processes and procedures that streamline production
- Time tracking methods for better project data and pricing information
- Work scheduling systems to even output and meet promised deadlines
- Work quality analysis that takes your service to the next level
Business Development
- Open proposal tracking to fill the pipeline
- Marketing collateral review
- Social Media accounts and postings to spread your brand and connect with strategic industry partners
- Competitor’s research for contrast and comparison
Finances
- Contract review to refine scope, terms, and fees
- Past due and current account reconciliation to keep cash flowing
- Cash flow projections
Or whatever scope is decided as the necessary course of action to streamline, refine, organize and elevate your business.
OPTION 1: Small Company
(3) days per week on site for (6) weeks
(1) remote day per week
Fee: $10,000
This option is offered to solopreneurs or small companies with less than 10 employees. The on-site work is hand’s on and usually involves group meetings and one-on-one meetings with key employees. Remote work includes editing, writing documents and research.
OPTION 2: Mid-Size Company
(4) days per week on site for (6) weeks
(1) remote day per week
Fee: $13,500
For companies of 11 employees or more. The on-site work is hand’s on and usually involves group meetings and one-on-one meetings with key employees. Remote work includes editing, writing documents and research.
Note: Pricing is based on work within San Diego County. Car travel beyond San Diego is reimbursed at $.55 per mile. Airfare and lodging are reimbursed at cost.
Option 1: $225 per hour (scheduled more than 24 hours in advance)
Option 2: $350 per hour (scheduled less than 24 hours in advance)
Option 3: (4) hours – $800
Option 4: (10) hours – $2,000
Fees are pre-paid and non-refundable.
Your website needs an update but you’re not sure where to start
Each page layout, content, and portfolio document will be reviewed. I’ll provide feedback with a client’s ‘eye.’
_Copyrighting and editing
_Photograph selection
_Competitor’s comparison
Option 1: Website review with verbal feedback – $1,000
Option 2: Website review with written text edits - $1,500
Option 3: Website review with written feedback and (2) competitor’s comparisons – $2,500
Note: Pricing is based on correspondence via on-line conferencing.
Your kick-off to joining the social media revolution
So, you’ve tried it on your own but aren’t sure what to do next. I’ll answer your questions or train your staff.
_Open Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter Accounts
_Populate profiles, uploading photos, adjusting privacy and notifications settings
_Grow friends, fans, connections, and industry groups
Option 1a: (1) 1/2-day ‘Get Started’ session – $1,000
For anyone who is shy about jumping into social media. We’ll work together to build your social media accounts.
Option 1b: (1) 1/2-day ‘Get Started’ session and (4) 1-hour phone conferences – $1,500
This package includes follow-up strategy sessions to build your social net worth. We’ll focus on showcasing your brand, developing wall post content, and building a compelling voice on-line.
Option 2a: Social media training and strategy – $225 per hour
Option 2b: Social media training and strategy, (4) 1-hour sessions – $800
Option 2c: Social media training and strategy, (10) 1-hour sessions – $2,000
Note: Pricing is based on meetings within San Diego County. Car travel beyond San Diego is reimbursed at $.55 per mile, airfare and lodging are reimbursed at cost; or visit me here in San Diego or on-line via GoToMeetings.com.
