How I Can Help?
A Practical Experienced Outside Perspective When You Need It
Starting & Launching a Business — turn an idea into a workable business by thinking through the business model, startup costs, pricing, organization, priorities, and what needs to happen first.
Marketing & Going to Market — define your customer, sharpen your value proposition, create a practical marketing plan, and determine how to reach customers without wasting money.
Websites & Digital Presence — get a simple, effective website in place, improve an existing site, organize content, strengthen your messaging, and make better use of available tools.
Financial Planning & Financing — develop business plans, startup budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, pricing and margin strategies, and help you prepare for discussions with banks or other lenders.
Retail, eCommerce & Operations — improve how your business runs through better eCommerce, marketplace strategy, inventory, fulfillment, purchasing, vendor relationships, and operational processes.
AI & Technology Adoption — identify practical ways to use AI for research, writing, customer communications, planning, analysis, process improvement, and routine tasks.
Growth, Strategy & Problem Solving — get an experienced outside perspective when deciding where to grow, what to stop doing, what isn’t working, or how to tackle a difficult business problem.
Leadership & Management Support — strengthen organization, priorities, accountability, decision-making, employee management, delegation, and overall leadership effectiveness.
"Every business situation is different. The initial conversation is intended to determine whether my background and experience may provide value to your business and leadership team".
Practical Advice Without the Typical Consulting Cost
Pathwise Consulting was not created as a traditional high-priced consulting practice. After decades in business leadership, I’ve already been fortunate in my career. My goal today is to stay engaged in the business world, share practical experience, and make seasoned business perspective available to more owners and leadership teams at a reasonable cost.
Small business advisory rates are
$95 per hour
Initial conversation provided at no cost or obligation
Custom engagement pricing available for larger organizations and strategic projects