Your business does not need another generic deck, pretty page, or bot demo. It needs a clear story, a strong next step, and a system your people can actually use.
I help founders, leaders, and growing teams turn scattered ideas and repeat work into premium pitch and keynote decks, conversion-focused landing pages and funnels, human-controlled AI workflows, and practical SOPs and strategy.
Bring me the business problemโnot just a task. I will help you clarify the message, map the decision, build the right asset or workflow, and protect the human approval points that matter.
Best fit: you have an offer, a deadline, approved source material, and a decision you need to move forward. That might be a deck that helps the room understand the opportunity, a landing page with one clear CTA, a website chatbot trained on approved information, or an AI strategy and process map that gets your team out of repeat-work chaos.
You will always know what is included, what I need from you, and what happens next. Fixed-scope services are available for decks, conversion pages, chatbot widgets, AI business audits, and strategy intensives. Larger builds, managed agents, team training, and transformation work begin with a scoped conversation.
If you are ready to make the message sharper and the system stronger, send the goal, audience, existing materials, and deadline.
Automation
Business Process Automation
Automated Workflow
Zapier
n8n
HighLevel
Pitch Deck
Presentation Design
PowerPoint Presentation
Business Presentation
Canva
Executive Coaching
Business Consulting
Process Documentation
AI Consulting
Change Management
Proofreading Feedback
Ahmed M.
Miamisburg, Ohio
$40/hr
4.4
31 jobs
My name is Ahmed Saad Malik, a Senior Business Analyst with over 12 years of experience delivering results across government, healthcare, and enterprise domains. I specialize in analyzing complex business needs, documenting detailed requirements, and supporting cross functional teams to implement scalable, process driven solutions.
I bring strong expertise in both Agile and Waterfall project environments, with hands on experience in business process improvement, system integration, EDI transactions, and digital transformation projects. My work ensures that organizations meet strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency benchmarks.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฌ:
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
โข Business Requirements (BRD, FRD, SRS, RTM)
โข Functional and Non Functional Specifications
โข Use Cases, Workflow Diagrams, and Gap Analysis
โข JAD Sessions, Stakeholder Interviews, and UAT Coordination
โข Policy and Compliance Alignment (HIPAA, CMS, State and Federal Guidelines)
Industry and Project Experience
โข Government Systems and Public Programs (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, CHIP)
โข Digital Transformation and System Modernization
โข EDI Integration (837, 835, 834, 820), FHIR APIs, and ETL Pipelines
โข Legacy System Decommissioning and Cloud System Adoption
โข Payer Systems, Case Management Platforms, and Internal Applications
๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ:
โข Project and Collaboration Tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Confluence
โข Documentation and Analysis: Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lucidchart
โข Technical Tools: SQL, XML, Postman, Microsoft TFS
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ:
๐๐ก๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ:
โข Led business analysis efforts for cross agency systems including MSY, CEMS, OTCT, and CLUMPS
โข Defined user stories, maintained backlogs, and coordinated with stakeholders in Azure DevOps
โข Authored user guides, onboarding materials, and testing documentation
โข Supported implementation of technical enhancements and compliance alignment
๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค:
โข Managed requirements for API integration using FHIR standards
โข Conducted SQL based data analysis and gap assessments
โข Partnered with cross functional teams to execute regulatory compliance projects
๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐:
โข Delivered multi state Guiding Care implementation for Medicaid care management
โข Managed Epics, Features, and Stories in JIRA in coordination with Agile delivery teams
โข Aligned system workflows with Home and Community Based Services and enterprise policies
๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ง:
โข Supported projects across Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and ACA programs
โข Created traceability matrices, validated HIPAA EDI data, and managed backend testing
โข Contributed to operational performance improvements and process optimization
๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐:
โข Executed EDI integration, clearinghouse migration, and provider system improvements
โข Facilitated JAD sessions, developed process flows, and supported issue resolution
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
โข Certified Business Analysis Professionalโข (CBAP), 2025
โข Project Management Professional (PMP), 2023
โข Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), 2019
โข Scrum Product Owner Certification, 2018
โข Salesforce Admin Certification, 2021
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
โข Master of Science in Computer Science โ Montclair State University, New Jersey
โข Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering โ Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
If you are seeking a Senior Business Analyst who combines strategic insight with practical execution, I am ready to support your project. I offer a track record of delivering detailed documentation, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and supporting successful system implementation across a wide range of industries.
Business Analysis
Business Process Modeling
Requirement Analysis
Business Process Reengineering
User Stories
Agile Software Development
Jira
Product Management
Project Management
Software Documentation
Digital Project Management
Technical Project Management
Project Scheduling
Scrum
Documentation
William C.
Columbus, Ohio
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am a data engineer experienced in taking and manipulating large quantities of data in excel. I can create custom tables with specific data or create tables, charts or pivots with relevant data
Excel Formula
Excel Macros
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Power Query
Microsoft Excel
Kay A.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$35/hr
4.9
50 jobs
I specialize in helping startups and entrepreneurs secure funding through investor-ready business plans, business proposals, financial projections, and pitch decks, including documents tailored for SBA loans, grants, and private investors.
I donโt just write documents, I deliver strategic, well-structured, and persuasive business solutions that position your business to attract investors, secure funding, and scale successfully.
If youโre looking for someone who can take your idea and turn it into a clear, compelling, and funding-ready plan, Iโd love to work with you.
Hereโs What Clients Say About My Work
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โKAY took our concept and transformed it into a professional, investor-ready business plan that exceeded expectations.โ โ Claudia K., Startup Founder
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โThe financial projections were detailed, realistic, and exactly what we needed to secure funding.โ โ Mayer G., CEO
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โVery collaborative and understood our vision from start to finish. Highly recommend.โ โ Patricia M., Project Manager.
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โDelivered a top-quality business proposal that impressed both investors and partners.โ โ Michael T., Business Owner
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โProfessional, responsive, and truly knowledgeable in business planning and funding strategies.โ โ Andrew L., Entrepreneur
Services
๐ Business Plans (Startup & Investor-Ready)
๐ Business Proposals
๐ฐ Financial Projections & Financial Modeling
๐ Pitch Decks & Investor Presentations
๐ Market Research & Analysis
๐ฆ SBA Loan & Grant-Focused Business Plans
๐ Investor Memorandum
๐ Statement of Purpose (SOP)
๐ผ Grant Writing
๐ Business Strategy & Consulting
Tools & Expertise
๐ Microsoft Excel (Financial Modeling)
๐ Microsoft Word (Professional Documentation)
๐ PowerPoint (Pitch Decks)
๐ Financial Analysis & Forecasting
๐ Market Research & Business Strategy
Why Work With Me
โ๏ธ 10+ Years Experience in Business Planning & Strategy
โ๏ธ Helped Clients Secure Nearly $100M in Funding
โ๏ธ Delivered 1000+ Business Plans, Proposals & Financial Models
โ๏ธ Strong Understanding of Investor & SBA Requirements
โ๏ธ Professional, Reliable, and Results-Focused
Letโs Work Together
๐ Iโm ready to help you turn your idea into a clear, professional, and funding-ready business plan, proposal, or financial model. Letโs discuss your project and bring your vision to life.
Financial Modeling
Business Plan
Business Plan Writing
Financial Projection
Financial Plan
Pitch Deck
Business Strategy
Market Research
Executive Summary
Business Proposal
Business Proposal Writing
Product Description
Grant Writing
Business Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Samantha G.
Hudson, Ohio
$125/hr
5.0
28 jobs
I help founders scale profitably, gain control of their cash flow, and make confident financial decisions.
As an experienced Fractional CFO, I work with founders and leadership teams to:
- Turn financial data into clear, actionable decisions
- Build forecasting models that guide growth
- Protect cash while scaling the business
- Identify inefficiencies and increase profitability
- Make confident hiring, investment, and pricing decisions
What I Support Clients With:
- Financial strategy & decision-making
- Cash flow forecasting & runway planning
- Budgeting & financial modeling
- KPI development & performance tracking
- Pricing strategy & margin optimization
- Finance team oversight (bookkeeping, tax, systems)
Background:
I bring a unique combination of legal and financial expertise as both a CPA and former attorney, with experience in investment banking, equity research, FP&A, and corporate law & treasury.
For the past several years, Iโve worked as a Fractional CFO for startups and small to mid-sized businesses (up to $10M in revenue) across industries including tax, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping companies scale to 30%+ revenue growth.
Iโm known for:
- Translating complex financials into simple, clear insights
- Helping founders feel more in control of their business
- Delivering high-level thinking with a practical, execution-focused approach
I typically work with clients on an ongoing basis, supporting strategic decisions, forecasting, and financial leadership.
If you're looking for a Fractional CFO to help you scale, send me a messageโIโd love to talk further.
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Business Planning & Strategy
Taxes
Tax Law
Financial Planning
Financial Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Corporate Law
Budgeting & Forecasting Software
Accounting Software
Financial Projection
Company Valuation
Bookkeeping
Financial Consulting
Emmanuel A.
Oxford, Ohio
$35/hr
4.9
182 jobs
Emmanuel has worked with over 500 clients, created 3000+ business plans and investors documentations, and helped raised over $800M in business funding, bank financing, SBA loan, and investor capital.
Key Highlights::
โ Top 1% Business Plan Writer on Upwork, Financial Modelling Expert, and Pitch Deck Designer
โ 100% Positive Client Feedback due to 99% Funding Rate via SBA Loan, Bank Financing and Investors
โ Specialist Consultant for top 5 financial institutions in North America
โ Proven Results with verifiable client remarks spanning over 5years on Upwork
โ 97% Repeat Client Rate - "5/6 clients re-hire me for future projects"
About Me::
First, let me share with you, what past clients said about me::
โข Emmanuel is an excellent business plan writer who values every single dollars and we are super thankful to him for working with us on a tight budget. In the end, he delivers a mind-blowing business plan, business proposal, and also completes our business case profile. It is a privilege's to be recommending him. Thanks again for your help - James Albert from Florida, United States
โข Myself and my wife had a tough time choosing a business plan writer on this platform, but this guy caught our attention and we decided to give him a chance. For more than 20 years, I and my wife have never been in agreement over a single decision, but today, we unanimously agreed that Aina is a professional business plan writer and we are happy we worked with him. Less I forget, our business plan has been approved! Laura and Mathew.
Second, get to know about me::
For over a decade, I have worked as a Business Plan Writer, Executive Business Plan Reviewer, and Funding Incubator Officer and I have been involved directly in the successful planning and implementation of over 100 startups - in over 20 countries, including the United States of America, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, UAE, Europe, and the rest of Africa.
As a Business Plan Writer with incredible business writing skills, business planning strategy, business modelling, business plan, and business continuity planning capability, I have worked with leading organizations that are responsible for funding startup businesses in North America - this includes, SBA loan departments, small scale business banking institutions, and crowdfunding agencies for startup entrepreneurs. Through my on-the-job work experiences with these organizations, I have gathered unrivaled expertise needed to write WINNING BUSINESS PLANS that SBA offices, BANKS, and INVESTORS are looking for and I know how to craft a business plan that will compel loan organizations and grant providers to sign the approval document.
Third, why I'm I special and what makes me amazing?
โ I have worked directly with entrepreneurs, business owners, business managers, and CEO's of startup businesses and I have helped them in raising over $500M in investment funding. So, I know what it takes to write incredible business plans that is relevant and effective.
โ I have proven academic pedigree and work experience that makes me a top flying candidate; including bachelors degree, masters of business administration, project management certification, and I have over a decade experience in business consulting, business coaching, and business case documentation writing.
โ Having worked within the SBA funding disbursement department, I have first hand knowledge about what the SBA offices are looking for in a business plan. By combining my writing fluency with my work experience - I guarantee that you will receive a COMPLETE BUSINESS PLAN that will transform your vision into a lender-ready, investor-attracting document that eliminates red flags, builds credibility, and gives your startup the best shot at securing funding ๐๐๐.
I have the capability to write a winning business plan for a trucking, logistics, transportation, home care, elders care, restaurant, bar/wine, coffee/tea, real estate, hospitality, medical, fitness &gym, retail/wholesale, cannabis, agriculture, eCommerce, and all types of businesses.
Contents Included
โข Executive Summary
โข Company Description
โข Business Overview and Summary
โข Mission and Vision Statements
โข Goals, Objectives, and Milestones
โข Products and Services
โข Industry Analysis and Summary
โข Market Statistics and Reports
โข Industry Summary, Facts, and Figures
โข Economic Relevancy and Analysis
โข Strategy and Implementation Summary
โข Execution Strategy and Plan
โข Marketing Plan, Social Media Plan, and Offline Plan
โข SWOT Analysis
โข Financial Analysis and Excel Spreadsheet
Please send me a message to learn more about your needs and to discuss why I am the most qualified freelancer to help you make a difference and help you get the loan, investment, and funding that you need for your business launch, project scaling, and startup funding.
Best Regards,
Emmanuel
Business Plan Writing
Business Planning & Strategy
Business Proposal Writing
Business Strategy
Business Plan
Business Writing
Executive Summary
Investor Overview
Financial Plan
Marketing Plan
Grant Writing
Business Consulting
Market Research
Pitch Deck
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