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With more than 40 years business experience, 20 in Project Management, and 10 in Marketing and Branding, I'm excited to assist other entrepreneurs launch a successful business.

I have a passion for helping new startups just getting going as well as established companies looking to change directions. I can help you spark creative ideas and develop an attack plan to get a business off the ground or turn the ship towards better opportunities. I encourage out-of-the-box thinking while always being practical at what's possible to accomplish.

I’m an entrepreneur at heart. I’m here to help you start or grow your business. I’ve been in your shoes having sought the help of SCORE when I first started my business. I’ve seen a lot in my 20+ years since that I can draw on to help you navigate the entrepreneurial journey. My areas of expertise include: product development, sourcing and manufacturing, licensing, physical retail, e-commerce, tourism, overnight rentals, conventions, event planning, finance, cash flow, corporate structure, tax planning and public relations.

25 years of experience in hospitality and live music venue start-ups across the U.S. and S.E. Asia. Have mentored ex-staffers in the areas of capital sourcing, business plans, company structure, branding, marketing, operations, public relations and hiring practices, many of whom have gone on to become industry leaders.

In one sentence, I help tech entrepreneurs and IT companies to communicate effectively in a business environment.

If you are starting or developing your B2B business and stuck in the ways of how to reach your clients and partners and to deliver them values of your product or service, I can help you to shape your business message, persuasively present, and communicate it in a result-oriented way.

My areas of expertise: Information Technology | Executive Communications | Visual Communications | Presentations | Tone of Voice in Startups and Enterprises.

Marketing advice and PR counsel

As the Chief Executive Officer of Valor Strategic Solutions, a Veteran-owned, small business consulting firm, I leverage my entrepreneurial skills, military experience, and passion for social change to empower small businesses to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success. With over three years of experience as a professional photographer, I have a unique perspective on how to craft compelling stories, and engage audiences.

I've had my own consulting business for more than 35 years, so I have some idea about starting and maintaining a small business. As a writer, editor and marketing/corporate communications consultant, I can help with all forms of business communications, key messaging, customer outreach, marketing programs, product differentiation, market outreach, competitive differentiation, business planning, etc.

I'm a marketer, business developer, and salesperson. I've also managed and led marketing teams, developed and implemented business plans, and coached small businesses and individuals on being more effective marketers and business developers. I am also an independent marketing strategy consultant (see matjammarketing.com) My industry experience has been in the service sector.

Business Development, Business Ideas, Business Start-up, Business Infrastructure, Marketing