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We help Black business owners build thriving, resilient businesses. Overcome a business challenge or take the next step in growth by working with our advisors
✦Consulting services
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Helping our members build a thriving and resilient business. Overcome a business challenge or take your next step in growth by working with our consultants and business advisors. Our seasoned experts have industry and sector experience that focuses on a structured, business-focused approach that integrates proven methodologies and best practices that deliver practical, tangible results.
Consulting services
Leadership and management
Unlock your business’s potential by learning how to manage it effectively. As your business grows, it becomes increasingly complex and can become more difficult to manage. We can help you implement effective management methods that will empower your staff, simplify decision-making and make it easier to measure performance.
- Manage your business efficiently
Learn key management and communication practices and how to apply them in your business, such as clarifying roles and priorities and monitoring your business performance.
- Building a management framework
Implement a structured system of communication, management tools, accountability and collaboration that promotes alignment and engagement.
- Measure your progress
Implement effective tools, dashboards and KPIs to monitor your performance and react quickly depending on the situation.
Business strategy
Set the stage for a successful future with a strong strategic roadmap. A strong strategic plan defines the direction you want your business to go and gets your entire organization working together to get there. We can help you create a strategic plan that reflects your vision for your business, aligns your team, and defines the actions needed to get there:
- Developing a solid strategic foundation
Assess your internal and external business environment and your competitive positioning.
- Gaining buy-in to a common vision and action plan
Ensure your team’s commitment to a shared vision that will help define the future state of your business, and identify and prioritize the strategies, tactics, and resources needed to get there.
- Exploring alternative business models
If necessary, we can also test the potential of alternative business models to stay ahead of the competition, increase market share or respond to an urgent challenge.
Financial management
Master all aspects of your business finances and better manage your cash flow. Good financial management practices help your business thrive by enabling you to make better decisions, control costs and manage your cash flow. We can help you master all aspects of your business finances so you can maximize profits and increase the value of your business.
✦ We help you
- Establishing sound financial practices
Better understand and manage the various facets of your business finances, including planning, costing, reporting and controls.
- Control your cash flow
Plan and manage your cash flow better to avoid running out of money and take advantage of opportunities.
- Improve your financial performance
Improve the usability of your accounting software and implement tools, processes and capabilities to monitor and improve performance and profits.
Sales and Marketing
Increase your sales through structured, action-oriented sales and marketing activities. Structured, targeted and effective sales and marketing activities are essential in today’s competitive and fast-paced marketplace. Together, we will develop strategies and tactics that will help you reach the right customers at the right time through the best sales channels, both in Alberta and across Canada.
✦ We help you
- Identify gaps and opportunities and develop a roadmap
Evaluate your current practices and identify gaps and opportunities to increase your sales. Develop strategies and action plans that will help you build your brand, align your team, and maximize returns.
- Harness the power of digital
Develop or improve your online strategy to reach your customers and increase your sales.
- Explore new market opportunities in Canada and globally
Increase your sales by expanding into targeted provincial and international markets
E-commerce
Create a successful online presence with step-by-step coaching and support. Succeeding online is essential for your business. We can help you launch or optimize your online presence so that your digital initiatives generate increased sales and sustainable growth.
✦ We help you
- Launch a fully operational online store
Quickly create an e-commerce store, select the right platform and learn how to run a successful digital business.
- Generate more online sales
Identify and implement game-changing improvements that will boost your web presence and digital marketing.
- Create a custom website from A to Z
Get step-by-step expert guidance to help you define requirements, select a vendor, and manage your website strategy, architecture, and development.
Human resources
Attract and retain qualified talent by developing a robust HR management process. Hiring, motivating and retaining the right people is more challenging than ever in today’s competitive job market. We can help you implement a robust HR structure and management process that will improve your recruitment and retention practices so you can attract the qualified talent you need to run a successful business.
✦ We help you
- Building a strong organizational structure
Identify key roles to build your organizational chart, write job descriptions and develop an employee handbook.
- Hiring and retaining the right employees
Implement the recruiting and onboarding tools your business needs to attract and onboard qualified candidates.
- Establish a performance management process
Implement performance goals and tools to help employees understand how to succeed and conduct constructive reviews.
We care about your business
Our ultimate goal is the success of your business. Beyond our knowledge and skills, we are committed to making an impact on you and your organization.