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I have extensive experience in Business Consulting, Multi-Unit Store Management/Sales Management, Merchandising, Vendor Negotiations, and Product Development at a diverse range of companies. I can help you plan/develop a new location or troubleshoot an existing one. To be successful, it's import to spend time "WORKING ON YOUR BUSINESS", not just "in" it. I understand the importance of marketing and the use of social media to raise awareness and sales performance of your business. To be successful, you need a GOOD PLAN that you execute.

James is a high-energy leader experienced in aiding organizations in identifying problem areas, establishing goals, defining objectives, creating metric-based business processes and implementing procedures that improve profitability and maximize cash flow while incorporating company strengths and established culture to maximize the full potential of the organization. He is a motivated and resourceful executive adept at managing and leading diverse teams of people to meet company objectives and enhance shareholder & investor value in fast paced environments.

Running a small business, managing employees, accounting, marketing, buy/sell business, distribution, warehousing, packaging

I am passionate about supporting small businesses through mentoring. My goal is to contribute to the growth and success of these businesses by passing along my expertise in merchandising, marketing, e commerce, strategy, operations human resources and sales. My focus is on merchandising and marketing. I have a varied background as I was a founder in a successful startup as well as have worked for large retail and wholesale corporations. My goal is through mentoring to empower growth for small business.

How I can assist you in your business endeavors? I have extensive experience in Retail (Large Department stores as a Buyer and Vice President), Manufacturing (Textiles as Director of Marketing/Product Development), Healthcare (CFO, COO, CTO of provider groups) which would be an asset for any business seeking to open up new business opportunities, strategically reviewing current business processes and strategies as well as assisting in thought provoking planning.

Generally, in in almost every aspect of planning, starting, managing and growing a business. Limited specific area or industry expertise, but general knowledge of almost every area from start-up to public company management. Most of career as founder and/or CEO

to work with the right strategic partners/business owners/entrepreneurs to build ecosystems, to help entrepreneur/business owner at any level, from impartial advice to concept creation through launch, to grow together, and to bring prosperity to communities. Further more, to help new business/startup to grow, to thrive, to succeed, to remain competitive and prosper. My goal is to create a long lasting relationship, not transaction. My promise is that to be there to support, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way to help with branding client's business.

My experience helps SCORE clients learn how to create a successful business through sales, marketing (traditional and digital), operations and logistics with an emphasis on meaningful metrics and the application of technology.