Business success isn't the result of being smarter than the next guy, but it is the result of smart planning and a compelling message backed by tenacity and endurance. I've been there. I know it's glorious and painful all at the same time. I bring experience and understanding, backed by successful processes. My approach is characterized by complete confidentiality, candid input, collaboration and focused effort...and a sense of humor. Most of all I bring an understanding of you going through the stress and uncertainty of a start up and small business. I will help you tackle the biggest problems you face and I offer services including -Brainstorming and Troubleshooting Invaluable exercises in the development of your ideas into a potentially viable business. -Incorporation Guidance Walk through the steps of creating a formal corporation or LLC along with all of the necessary supporting documents. Make sure you have the proper articles, minutes, stock certificates and ledger and more. -Executive Summary Development Plain language explanation of why your customers should care and why you will be successful. -Business Plan Development In depth examination of every aspect of your business with a focus on how you will achieve your goals. You will be able to use your Business plan to guide the growth of your business. -Company Presentations Information prepared for customers and potential vendors and suppliers outside of your company. These short papers or slide presentations are designed to be as precise and impactful in order to move your audience to action. -Financial Projections Development of realistic projections for revenue and expenses is a critical step in long-term survival. We will test assumptions and make reasonable predictions about how much money you will make and how much it will cost you so that you know how long you have to make a go of it. -Investor Prep Prepare your company and documents for presentation to Angel Investors and others. We will hone the message, valuation and supporting documents in preparation for presenting them to people with money to invest. -Strategic Planning Develop true strategy that supports your overall objectives, then that is possible. The process is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all of the work that you will do.