"The secret to getting ahead is getting started."
-Mark Twain
We combine vast industry expertise and a passion for small business to form a partnership where your company excels. Together, we set goals that we exceed through innovation, systems, technology, and strategy.
Our services
Startup Consulting
Some people have a few questions and need specific advice and some request our most popular startup consulting service for small businesses-“Ready in a week.” “Ready in a week” is an intensive program where we work with you and your team for up to six hours a day to get your businesses up and running. Depending on your phase of development, examples of topics covered could include naming, branding, a business plan, insurance, banking, accounting, legal, licensing, advertising and customer acquisition, product development, and customer retention.
Growth Consulting
Many small businesses were started with the owner having an idea or a skill but no plan to scale past replacing the income they were leaving at their job. We can help you with a plan to scale your business, consult on strategic hires, assist in picking a marketing strategy with the best return on investment, and research additional products and services to impact your bottom line.
M&A Analysis
If you are buying or selling a business it makes sense to confirm you are getting the best value. If you are selling, we can work with you to review your finances and operations to make assume you are painting the clearest picture of your worth making a sale easier. Engaging us well before you plan to sell can also add tremendous value. Since companies are usually sold based on multipliers, increases in revenue and efficiency can create a large return.
Crisis Management
Unfortunately small business can feel like running from one fire to the next. Sometimes your fire extinguisher is not sufficient and you need to call for help. If your businesses is experiencing a crisis that might benefit from a team who has experienced a lot of fires, we can work together to come up with a plan to getting your firm back on the path to success.
Efficiency Review
Routines and lack of systems can cause a status quo that hurts the bottom line. A second look at existing systems and strategies to establish new systems can go a long way to improving profitability and employee satisfaction.
Partner Relationship Counseling
Humans have disagreements and business partners can be one of the most stressful relationships one can have. A guided discussion can offer resolutions to disagreements and clarity and unity in vision. Many agree that a regular mediated discussion can have huge affects on performance and communication.
Owner’s Representation
With a founder who has been a part of hundreds of construction projects, developments, and real estate acquisitions, we are uniquely qualified to provide construction owner’s representation in Wisconsin. We can help with deal analysis, site selection, architect selection and interaction, and supervising the builder and subcontractors.