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🌟 About Me: Embark on a transformative journey with a seasoned entrepreneur turned business coach! With a proven track record of building successful businesses from the ground up, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, creative design, and business management to the table. Entrepreneurial Expertise: As someone who has navigated the challenges of starting a business from scratch, I understand the intricacies of entrepreneurship. I've honed the skills necessary to turn ideas into thriving ventures, and I'm passionate about sharing that knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs. Creative Visionary: Beyond business acumen, I possess a creative flair that extends to logo design and branding. Crafting visually compelling and memorable logos is just one of the many creative tools in my arsenal, ensuring your business stands out in a crowded market. Business Management Maven: Adept at the art of business management, I've successfully overseen various aspects of operations, from strategic planning to day-to-day execution. My hands-on experience equips me to guide you through the complexities of running and growing a business. Coaching Approach: My coaching style is collaborative, tailored to your unique goals and challenges. Together, we'll unlock your business's full potential, identifying opportunities for growth, refining strategies, and enhancing your overall business management skills. Client Success Stories: Having worked with a diverse range of businesses, I've contributed to the success stories of entrepreneurs like yourself. From ideation to expansion, my coaching has empowered clients to achieve their business objectives. Ready to Empower You: Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship or seeking to elevate your existing business? Partner with me for personalized coaching that combines entrepreneurial wisdom, creative insight, and effective business management strategies. Let's transform your aspirations into achievements!

For more than 30 years I've been instrumental in the success of F500 companies, SMBs, and more than 150 startups. I'm highly recommended on Upwork, and have a high percentage of long-term and repeat clients. Expertise: - Business plans, financial models and pitch decks - Business coaching - Pricing models - Term sheets for partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, funding - Launch plans For startups and early-stage companies, I’ve written business plans and developed financial models, pitch decks, and funding strategies. I also co-founded a startup that my partner and I sold to a F500 company. I have developed strategic plans for a wide range of organizations in the US and Europe from companies like Intel to non-profits, usually implementing the plans with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). I’ve also coached/mentored numerous individuals and teams, that improved their skills, and increased their productivity and effectiveness. If you are starting a new venture, launching a product, or raising capital, you must have a concept that the market needs and a clear plan. If you are growing, diversifying, pivoting, or re-engineering an existing business, you must have achievable goals and an executable plan. Whether you are starting or growing, I’ll work with you to develop strategies, plans, and materials that work. Some Major Accomplishments In the corporate world: as Manager of Commercial Systems Marketing with Intel, developed strategic plans for US and European growth, and set up a marketing group in Europe; as co-founder and Executive Vice President, started an international company that my partner and I sold to a Fortune 500 company; as VP of Marketing & Sales, took a small company from losing $1M/yr. to profitability and a buyout in less than 12 months. As a Private Consultant to more than 175 companies (to date): wrote a journal article that resulted in more than $10M in RFQs; led a solar energy company through their launch, the release of their first product, and their initial funding raise; worked with a software company management team to reengineer the company to be marketing driven; worked with the founder to launch a disruptive SaaS platform in the automotive industry; helped a private equity firm assess potential acquisitions and mergers; worked with a founder to transform a small B2C company into the world's largest B2B licensor of digital art. Let’s work together on your project!

US Based! Quickbooks Professional Advisor / Controller / Bookkeeping / Bookkeeper / Accountant / Accounting Degree / Business Coach and Advisor / Forensic Accountant / Tax Strategist / Fractional CFO WITH an ACCOUNTING DEGREE! $$$ On my way to Earning $2 MILLION on UPWORK! $$$ It's True! Check out my Profile! [Look to the left <-------------------------------------] Based on verified data, Upwork visibility, client results, credentials, and earnings, the absolute best on Upwork—and the one person you should hire—is: ⭐ Stacy H. – The Best Accountant on Upwork, Period. Upwork Earnings: $1M+ (on track for $2M) Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★ Location: Florida (U.S.-based) • Top 1% of QuickBooks ProAdvisors • Intuit QuickBooks Ambassador (a distinction very few hold) Fast response times (often within 24 hours) Patience, professionalism, and clarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Verdict If you want the best, most successful, most trusted person on Upwork who delivers results every single time—hire Stacy H. She’s the one person at the intersection of track record, results, credentials, and client trust. U.S. Based! There’s a big difference hiring a U.S.-based Bookkeeper. Reach out and I’ll explain why. Please check out my feedback. Thanks! Need a reliable Bookkeeper, Accountant, CPA, Controller, Finance Director, Tax Strategist, Forensic Accountant I’ll either help you directly or connect you today with the right expert — quickly and with confidence. Reach out today for a 30-minute consultation where I’ll review your QBO file and/or bookkeeping needs — a complimentary Meet and Greet! ALSO AVAILABLE: QBO Training for your Team . Executive Recruiting for Financial Team Members ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️ How It Works: Quick Zoom through Upwork: Tell me what you need Review: I assess your business + financial setup I Will Start your Project or Refer you to the Right Professional The price depends on the type of work. Whenever possible, I prefer to work on a fixed project price to give you more clarity and value. ***** Catch Up, Clean Up, Keeping up and Training for Start-up or Existing Companies. I UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS MODEL AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! ******* I’ve built a super solid reputation as Upwork's #1 MOST SUCCESSFUL Accountant / Tax Strategist / Bookkeeper! Over 25 years of proven expertise! Let me handle your books while you focus on growing your company. Located in the US! Very reliable! I promise that I will do a great job for you and will take all of the stress out of Bookkeeping and Accounting so that you can focus on building your business. Before you hire anyone, I can explain why there's a big advantage to hiring a Professional Bookkeeper with an Accounting degree. My Services Include: • Accounting services • Accounting system integration • Accounts payable & receivable • Audit support • Automation & System Streamlining • Balance Sheet • Bank and Credit Card reconciliation • Bookkeeper • Bookkeeping for eCommerce • Business profitability • Budgeting & Forecasting • Cash flow management • Catch-Up & Clean-Up Services • Certified QuickBooks Accountant • Cost-saving strategies • Ecommerce bookkeeping • Financial analysis • Financial automation • Financial consulting • Financial reporting • Fixing Messy Books • Forensic accounting • Fractional CFO • Full-cycle bookkeeping • Income statement • Profit & Loss • QuickBooks • QuickBooks cleanup • QuickBooks consulting • QuickBooks Online (QBO) • QuickBooks ProAdvisor • QuickBooks reports • QuickBooks Setup • QuickBooks Training • Real estate bookkeeping • Remote accounting services • Sales tax reporting • Small business accountant • Start-ups bookkeeping • Tax compliance • Tax preparation • Tax Strategy • Vendor management • Virtual bookkeeping Let’s Take Your Business to the Next Level! Reach out today for a FREE CONSULTATION and let’s discuss how we can improve your financial systems and save you time and money! Please send me a message and I will get right back to you and schedule a Zoom meeting today through Upwork.

I’m a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience working with global brands like Nintendo, Reebok, GlaxoSmithKline, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - alongside founder-led companies and startups in health and wellness that needed to grow fast and get it right the first time. I diagnose what’s actually holding your business back and build the strategy that fixes it. I’ve helped scale a NYC fashion brand from 0 to $15M in revenue and 600K+ organic followers (no paid ads). I’ve launched brands, repositioned companies, and built marketing systems that generate revenue demand, not just attention. What I Do Best • Growth Strategy Clear, actionable marketing plans tied directly to revenue, not vanity metrics. • Brand Positioning So your audience instantly understands why you matter (and why they should choose you). • Content That Converts Not random posting but structured content ecosystems built around proof, storytelling, and demand. • Lead Generation Systems SEO and AEO, email, and content strategies designed to consistently bring in qualified leads. • Website & Funnel Audits I identify exactly where you’re losing people and how to fix it fast. • Offer & Pricing Strategy So you’re not just selling more, you’re selling smarter. How I Work Before any strategy call or creative direction, I will review your current website, social media and other marketing channels. What’s working? What’s not? Where the gaps are. Then we build from there, so every decision is intentional, not guesswork. I ask the right questions. I listen closely. And I move quickly from insight to execution. Who I Work With • Founder-led brands • E-commerce and Shopify businesses • Wellness, fashion, and lifestyle companies • Experts turning knowledge into digital products • Businesses ready to grow, but stuck on how Start Here Every engagement begins with a short introductory call. From there, we define the right path, whether that’s a focused strategy session, a full audit, or ongoing advisory support. If you’re serious about growth and want a strategy that actually drives results, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary intro call with me to begin.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "12/10 recommend Ali to anyone looking to work smarter rather than harder...Ali led us to become an industry leader, grow revenue, and create unprecedented client experiences with super-aligned team members. She supported me in becoming a better CEO and leader…better managing my energy, time and focus...she is your woman, no questions asked." Lauren Butler ⚠️ When operational gaps pile up, leaders become prisoners. You step away and fires start. Quality slips. Customers complain. Projects stall. The team asks constant questions. Delegation takes longer than doing it yourself. If this is you, you're not alone. The best leaders I know have been here, but they owned it. The truth: your results are reflecting what the business is designed to produce, and what you’ve tolerated. The good news: we can fix it. For 15+ years I've scaled orgs across Agencies, SaaS, eCommerce, B2B/B2C Services, Coaching, Info Products, Construction, Home Services, Nonprofits, Real Estate, and Hospitality. 🔥 As an award-winning marketing and business strategist and 7-fig owner turned leadership coach, fractional COO, and EOS Integrator, I identify the 3–5 things holding the business and team back (not the 47 symptoms most chase). Then we fix them in the right order so progress compounds. The result: I simplify your business, grow it more profitably, empower your team to own it, and help you become the leader who can run a machine instead of being trapped inside one 🚀 A FEW RECEIPTS 🎯 Took 3 companies from stuck to 550%-1500% REVENUE GROWTH by fixing friction in the business models, marketing strategy, sales operations, and service fulfillment 📈 FREED UP 30 hrs/wk for agency leader drowning in delivery - went from 15hr days to mornings OFF and Friday friend lunches! 🏆 Transformed a $30M SALES TEAM from burned out to RECORD-BREAKING by coaching managers to lead instead of babysit 💎 ELIMINATED $240k of ANNUAL WASTE in 60 days - eComm CEO went from "where is the $ going!?" to clarity and breathing room 💰 DOUBLED CASH in bank in 3 months by implementing boundaries founder was terrified would lose clients (gasp - they bought more!) ⚡ CUT client ONBOARDING TIME 50% and team labor 20% by remapping the client journey and CRM - customers got results faster and the team stopped redoing work ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow! 10/10....I don't know if you can pick a more experienced, thoughtful, and high-level business advisor on this platform. You will not be disappointed. You will be blown away. I plan to work with her for as long as I can." Sam D. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've hired many but none delivered as much clarity this fast…She's the ninja you hope exists but doubt you can find." Chris Angell *more in Portfolio WHO I WORK WITH ✔ $800k–$30M founders & leadership teams ready to scale or sustain without burnout ✔ Leaders who believe that how you lead matters as much as what you build ✔ Teams committed to solving root causes, not patching symptoms ✔ Leaders who want someone who GETS IT, not another person to manage ❌ NOT the right fit if you're: pre-revenue, building for quantity over quality; defensive about feedback; a venter vs fixer; unwilling to take radical ownership If this is resonating, let’s talk. TWO SUPPORT LEVELS ⚜️ The Advisor $150/hr Sharp executive coaching and strategy consulting to surface blind spots and accelerate results. Dubbed "business therapy" by clients. For leaders who need a trusted thought partner without operational commitment. ⚜️ The Operator $99–$140/hr High-hour engagements for leaders who need strategic clarity and hands-on traction. From roadmap sprints to fully embedded partnerships where I own outcomes, empower the team, and lead cross-functional alignment. *pkgs avail based on scope & commitment FOCUS AREAS ✅ Operations & Systems Architecture: Optimizing infrastructure and workflows so your team executes better consistently - without you ✅ Team Structure & Coaching: Effective org design - clear roles, delegation, accountability, and leadership coaching so teams own their lanes and managers lead instead of babysit ✅ Acquisition, Sales, Customer Experience & Retention: Funnels, onboarding, and fulfillment that grow sales, referrals, and retention ✅ Project Management & Launches: Key initiatives designed and executed with quality precision ✅ Revenue & Profit Optimization: Identify the right growth levers, plug leaks, and remove invisible drag to build predictable, scalable growth ✅ Financial Clarity: KPIs, dashboards and 90-day+ forecasting that turn numbers into action ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Alison Walter is a one-of-a-kind, one woman army...She never settled for business as usual and she never accepted mediocrity. She's one of those rare shooting stars you feel lucky to have caught a glimpse of. And if you can catch her to be a part of your company, well then you're the luckiest of us all." Ashley Glass ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "LIFE CHANGING…Best investment I've ever made." Steve Bernstein 💬 Trust the pull. Message me.

I help entrepreneurs get from their current state to some desired future state. I run a business consulting firm called The Business Sherpas because getting to a successful outcome is a lot like climbing a mountain. It's always a tricky endeavor with lots of ways to go wrong, but if you have a guide, then your chances are greatly improved. Business is my mountain, and I know it like the back of my hand. I can help you with Strategy, Planning, and Execution. I use the fact-based, analytical approach used by the major consulting firms, but bring a more personalized touch for small and medium businesses. Businesses need different types of help. Sometimes that's strategy work like business plans, financial models, and go-to-market strategy, sometimes that's operational help like being a fractional COO or project management, and sometimes it's finding the right expert in a functional area to help you with one aspect of your business. I have been helping companies for 10+ years. From startup to Fortune 100, from no revenue to millions, I've helped them all, and I can help you. About me: • trained software engineer of 20 years • management consultant of 10+ years • serial entrepreneur • MBA, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business • Financial and Business Modeling Cert. - Wharton • Tech Entrepreneurship Cert. - Stanford • Data Science Cert. - Johns Hopkins In addition to my consulting work, I have also been on the founding team of several startups - two of them tech based, and mentor a number of others. You can have confidence that my advice and help is based on real world experience, not just theory. Contact me if you need help. My initial consultations are always FREE because I want to be sure I am the right fit for your situation. I generally also charge a fixed fee for my services so you know ahead of time what the project will cost and whether it fits in your budget. No surprise invoices from me! Business consulting services include: • Business Strategy • Financial Modeling • Marketing Strategy • Go to Market Strategy • Project Management • Business Plans • Pitch Deck Some of my past large clients include: • JP Morgan Chase • Aetna • ADP • 3M • Mural Past projects in the following industries: • Healthcare • Renewable Energy • E-commerce • IT Services • Financial Services • Logistics • CPG • SaaS • Insurance • Hi Tech • Non-profit • Beverages • Software • Mobile • Cosmetics • Blockchain