Over 40 years of leadership roles in the restaurant industry from team member to CEO of several companies .My extensive experience can add significant value to clients in new startups, franchising as well as mature businesses . Functional expertise in Strategy, Finance , Operations and Marketing
Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from success and keeps the majority of the working population chained to a job they don’t love. This is what sets entrepreneurs apart. While everyone has fears, it is how you deal with your fear that makes a difference.
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to determine the true potential of an idea when you’re examining its pros and cons within the echo chamber of your own mind.
With a robust skill set encompassing Strategic Planning, Marketing, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, and Leadership Development, I am well-equipped to offer comprehensive assistance to SCORE clients. My expertise in Strategic Planning ensures that I can guide clients in crafting sound business strategies, fostering growth, and navigating market challenges. In the realm of Marketing, my proficiency allows me to devise effective campaigns, enhance brand visibility, and drive customer engagement.
Whether it's understanding federal resources, government regulations, access to capital, and a variety of issues, I am ready to help the next generation of small business owners both in Central Virginia, and across the United States.
I have 20 years experience in the Quick Service Restaurant industry as both franchisor and franchisee. Franchising, Operations, Profit/Loss, Multi-unit management. Built seven fast casual restaurants in the Denver Metro area over fifteen years.
Preparing loan requests, projections and placing loan requests with suitable lenders
Bookkeeping: My experience includes working with a Chart of Accounts, processing Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable transactions, establishing staff tax withholdings, as well as, making payments to retirement plans, the State and the IRS, at times, via the federal Electronic Tax Payment System.
Budgeting: My experience includes understanding factors to consider when preparing a budget – subcategories: personnel, physical plant, third-party services, operating expenses, indirect costs.
I can help you:
-refine and evaluate your business ideas
-identify strategic and tactical plans to develop them, such as financial projections and business plans
-provide you with the guidance and recommend resources to help you start and grow your business
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