“After 25 years of working for some pretty big global corporations, you’re working for a business, but they're more like institutions than they are businesses. It sometimes feels like you're dealing with a lot of conceptual aspects of how this giant machine operates, and you're pretty far away from seeing the value it creates for individual consumers.

In the case of a small business like this, it's all about the business and the value it creates for its customers. An example is when we recently installed a ramp for an elderly couple. The husband was blind and he couldn't get out on his front stoop. We installed a small platform and a ramp with rails on it. Now he can carefully go out and know that he always has something to hold onto. He feels safe getting out of his house.

We frequently have people tell us that once we install a ramp, they can now do essential things like seeing their doctor - important tasks they've had to limit in their lives. We’ve now made those opportunities accessible to them again.”

Many of our clients aspire to make an impact through their new business - serving their community and creating positive change. The way each person defines "impact" is unique, reflecting their personal values and goals. Our role is to understand what you're looking to achieve and to present you with options that align with your vision.

This isn’t about scrolling through businesses that seem interesting or match your experience; it’s about finding the perfect fit. For example, Dave’s journey to small business ownership was a complete transformation from his corporate career. Finding the right opportunity often involves exploring, comparing, and refining your choices.

When you work with us, you’ll gain insights about yourself, and we’ll use those insights to guide the process. Together, we’ll discover the right path forward.

We cover many current and relevant topics. A few include:

◈ Understanding your franchise agreement

◈ Making an impact through your business

◈ How to scale your business