A Virtual Business Consultant Who Functions as Your COO and CFO
Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to keep pace with your growing small business? You are not alone. If you were a large company, you might be considering hiring professionals with the skills to help you manage your operations and/or finances. However, most small firms cannot afford to hire both a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Partnering with a virtual business consultant with the expertise to function as both a COO and CFO provides you with access to the knowledge base you need – without the expense of hiring two full-time senior executives.
Do You Need a Virtual Business Consultant?
A good business consultant can work with you to optimize the health and profitability of your business. But how do you know if you need to hire someone? Here are some signs that you might benefit from working with a business consultant:
- Your business has 10 employees or less.
- You lack skilled professionals to whom you can delegate key responsibilities.
- You constantly struggle to effectively manage your finances.
- You have difficulty identifying which customers, products, or services are most and least profitable.
- You cannot make business decisions based on solid numbers.
As your virtual business consultant, I collaborate with you and your team to create the focus, gather the resources, and put the processes in place to help you feel good about where your business is – and where you want it to go.
Unlike an in-house COO or CFO, I look at your business as a whole – pinpointing where the bottlenecks are and recommending solutions to achieving healthy, sustainable growth. But I don’t just help you design a roadmap for achieving your business goals – I take the journey with you. Together, we will put your strategic plan in motion. And like any good co-pilot, I will help you navigate the twists and turns and stay focused on reaching your destination.
The Benefits of Working with a Virtual Business Consultant
Hiring a virtual business consultant gives you the flexibility to structure the terms so they fit your specific business needs. Our working hours can be scaled up or down to meet shifting priorities and budgets. And whether you are a brick-and-mortar company, travel extensively, or operate on a fully remote basis, I can meet you whenever and wherever you are – without wasting time rearranging schedules or paying for travel.
Additional benefits of retaining me as your business consultant
Diverse industry experience:
Virtual consultants have decades of experience in handling the operational challenges of businesses of various sizes and at various stages of growth, offering you access to a broad range of knowledge, expertise, and insights. I bring 30+ years of finance and operations experience acquired in the corporate world to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses and maximize their profitability.
Professional relationships:
I’ve spent years building and nurturing relationships with professionals who may be valuable connections when you are looking for new resources, referrals, or opportunities.
Cost savings:
You only pay for the services you need and can avoid added expenses like benefits and incentives that are associated with hiring full-time professionals.
Providing an Honest, Unbiased Perspective
There is another distinct advantage to working with a virtual business consultant versus an employee. My clients know that my true value as their consultant lies in looking at their business objectively, asking the tough questions, and setting strategies for future success.
I bring 30+ years of finance and operations experience acquired in the corporate world to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses and maximize their profitability. Over the years I’ve worked with companies across a range of industries, which has given me both a broad perspective and deep insight.
Clients don’t hire me to agree with every idea or to ask them what they think. They hire me because I will tell them what I think. I will give you honest, unbiased answers to your questions. If I believe that an idea is unworkable, I’ll say so. If you have a problem you can’t solve, I’ll offer a solution or help you create an actionable plan. I also serve as a sounding board and brainstorming partner to help you continually refine and realize your vision.
Working together, we will formulate systems to increase productivity. Devise action plans to help you get on track and stay on track. And produce tangible, measurable results.
ABOUT BETH DONALDS
Beth Donalds, MBA, CPA, is a veteran finance and operations professional whose practical approach to problem solving and putting fundamentals into practice has helped countless entrepreneurs and business owners translate their vision for success into a reality.
LET’S GET STARTED: 973-768-6785.
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