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Meeting Preference: Video
Languages: English
If you are starting a company from scratch and/or wishing to expand what you have, I can provide insight regarding the challenges you may face pertaining to financials, setting profitability standards, the importance of varied sales channels, developing strategic partnerships, etc. Over 20 years ago, I reinvented a product and launched a web site from scratch to sell it. Throughout almost 20 years, I invented other products, sourced products from US, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan plants and opened a small plant in China. Sales came from on-line direct markets via keyword search while also selling to distributors. Eventually I started another company (splitting the sales channels) and profitably sold them both; thus my retirement and my availability. I am very familiar with the challenges small companies face; the founder does it all and must know how to prioritize time and tasks. The BOTTOM LINE What’s most important is GETTING PAID. The rest is about how to make that happen& help; I'm available before 5 PM - Monday Afternoons preferred, but I can be somewhat flexible, if needed.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Plan
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
- Product Development
Industry Experience
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail