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Sadiq O.

Ibadan, Nigeria

$30/hr
4.9
296 jobs

🏆 Top 1% Business Consultant | Business Plans That Get Funded ($75M+ Proof) 10% OFF for Veterans, First Responders & Tattooed Founders Hi, I’m Sadiq. I craft funding-winning business plans that get startups and SMEs approved by banks, investors, and the SBA. Over 1000+ plans delivered, $75M+ raised, and 500+ startups funded: let’s make your business next. 🔍 Why Hire Me? Most business plans fail because they’re generic, unconvincing, or lack investor-ready financials. I fix that by: ✅ Writing for Funders – I know exactly what banks/investors want to see (SBA compliance included). ✅ Proven Results – Clients secured loans, grants, and VC deals after rejections. ✅ Data-Driven – Your plan includes 3-5 yr financial forecasts, SWOT, market analysis, and competitive edge. ✅ Fast & Scalable – Need funding urgently? I optimize for speed without sacrificing quality. 📍 Global Expertise, U.S. Standards While I operate internationally, my specialty is crafting SBA-compliant, investor-ready business plans for U.S. businesses. Why Location Doesn’t Limit Results My clients choose me not for my geography, but for my: ✅ Proven U.S. funding track record (See 100% success rate) ✅ Round-the-clock availability (24/7 project access) ✅ IRS/SBA-compliant financial models Try me risk-free, I’ll prove my expertise in your first draft. Industries I've Helped Fund: Food & Hospitality: Restaurants 🍽️, Food Trucks 🚚, Catering 🎂 Retail & E-Commerce: Online Platforms 🌐, Retail Brands 🛍️ Health & Wellness: Cannabis 🍃, Fitness & Nutrition 💪, Non-Profits 🤝 Logistics & Trade: Trucking 🚛, Automotive 🚗, Small Farms 🌱 Real Estate & Startups: Real Estate 🏡, Startups 🚀 Tech & Services: SaaS/Apps 📱, Consulting 💼 (Don't see your niche? I've probably covered it - ask me!) 📑 Your Complete Business Plan Package Includes: 1. Core Business Documentation ✓ Executive Summary – A compelling snapshot of your opportunity ✓ Company Profile – Overview, mission/vision, and legal structure ✓ Roadmap to Success – Clear goals, objectives, and milestone tracker 2. Market Intelligence ✓ Industry Deep Dive – Trends, size, and economic relevance ✓ Competitor Analysis – Your unique advantages and differentiators ✓ Target Customer Profile – Segmented buyer personas and demand validation 3. Growth Blueprint ✓ Marketing & Sales Strategy – Customer acquisition plan ✓ SWOT Analysis – Strategic positioning framework ✓ Implementation Timeline – Quarterly action plan with KPIs 4. Financial Evidence ✓ Investor-Grade Projections – 3-5 year P&L, cash flow, and balance sheets ✓ Funding Requirements – Capital needs and use of funds ✓ Visual Data Suite – Charts, graphs, and financial dashboards Plus: SBA-compliant formatting, unlimited revisions, and post-delivery consultation. 📂 What You’ll Get: Investor-Ready Plan (PDF/Word) Market Research & Financials (Charts, Graphs, Forecasts) Unlimited Revisions (Until You’re 100% Satisfied) Post-Delivery Support (Funding Strategy Calls) Client Success Story: From Bank Rejections to $5M Funding One of my clients, a tech startup with groundbreaking potential, came to me after facing four consecutive bank rejections. Despite their innovative concept, they lacked a plan that convinced investors. Here's how we turned it around: The Challenge: ❌ Rejected by 4 financial institutions ❌ No clear financial projections or market analysis ❌ Unconvincing competitive differentiation Our Solution: In just 2 weeks, I delivered: ✅ An investor-grade 35-page business plan with SBA-compliant financials ✅ Data-driven market analysis proving their $12M opportunity ✅ Clear 3-year projections with multiple funding scenarios The Result: "After Sadiq transformed our rough ideas into a professional plan, we secured $5M in startup funding from a bank that had previously rejected us. His work exceeded every $3,000+ consultant we interviewed at a fraction of the cost. We've since hired him for two additional projects!" — Tech Startup Founder, SaaS Industry 💡 Ready to Get Funded? 1️⃣ Click "Invite to Job" (top right). 2️⃣ Tell me: Your business stage (Pre-launch? Scaling?). Your funding goal (e.g., $500K loan, 1M VC round). Your deadline (if urgent). 📊 Business Plan Performance Metrics (Across 1000+ Clients) • 83% funding success rate for clients after bank/investor rejections • Avg. 2.8x higher capital secured vs. self-written plans • 60% faster approval timelines for SBA loans & grants • 100% investor-grade financials with 3-5 year projections 📈 Pro Stats to Highlight • 92% Client Repeat Rate – "3/4 clients hire me for 2+ projects" • 18-Day Avg. Funding Timeline – "From plan to bank transfer" • 100% SBA Compliance Rate – "Zero revisions needed for approval" 📝 Real-World Wins • Food truck client funded $250K in 14 days • Cannabis business secured $600K with a compliant SBA plan • Online retailer grew from $0 to $1.2M revenue in 18 months I respond in less than 5 minutes. Let’s turn your vision into a plan that opens wallets.

  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Business Plan
  • Business Writing
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Business Strategy
  • Executive Summary
  • Proposal Writing
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Consulting
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Small Business Administration
  • Pitch Deck
  • Presentation Design
Traci S.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$150/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m Traci, and I help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners succeed! 🟢 CONSULTING SERVICES: Customer Experience: Customer Journey Mapping ⏐ Strategy Development ⏐ CX Audit Culture Development: Mission/Vision/Values ⏐ Employee Engagement ⏐ Inclusivity Scaling & Expansion: Productizing ⏐ Building to Sell ⏐ Growth Strategy ⏐ Scaling Operations Operations & Systems: Process Development ⏐ Operational Streamlining ⏐ Systems Workflow Business Strategy: Strategic Planning ⏐ Problem-Solving ⏐ Analysis/Assessment 🟢 COACHING SERVICES: Personal Growth: Goal-Setting ⏐ Action Planning ⏐ Self-Awareness Mindset: Overcoming Obstacles ⏐ Motivation Techniques & Strategies Accountability: Check-Ins ⏐ Progress Tracking With over a decade of experience in tech and finance, I bring a diverse skill set in Customer Success, Project Management, Sales, and Operations. I adopt a results-driven approach to business consulting and coaching, empowering my clients to create sustainable impact through strategic growth and innovation. My expertise enables me to diagnose and resolve complex business challenges while providing the motivation and accountability necessary for long-term success. WHY WORK WITH ME I bring a combination of Adaptability, Innovation, and Empathy to every client engagement, which makes me uniquely suited to guide entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners toward success. ❇️ Adaptability: My ability to pivot quickly, revise approaches, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments sets me apart. Whether it's cutting through bureaucratic roadblocks or finding creative shortcuts, I streamline processes and keep projects moving forward. I excel at adapting to changing circumstances so no matter what comes up, we remain focused on the end goal. ❇️ Innovation: I’m a natural innovator, consistently developing fresh, creative solutions tailored to each business's unique needs. In uncertain or rapidly changing environments, I initiate change and quickly adapt, generating practical, forward-thinking options to overcome obstacles. Whether refining an operational system, optimizing customer experience, or launching a new strategy, I always push for innovation that leads to sustainable growth. ❇️ Empathy: I lead with empathy, allowing me to build strong, trusting relationships with my clients. Understanding the human side of business is key to resolving challenges effectively. By deeply connecting with my clients and their teams, I get to the heart of the issue, ensuring that the solutions I provide not only solve problems but also align with the company’s vision and values. Together, these strengths make me more than just a consultant—I’m a partner in your success, committed to helping you scale your business, improve efficiency, and reach your goals. MY PROCESS ✅ Strategize: I begin by diving deep into your business, gathering insights, and clarifying objectives. Together, we’ll develop a customized strategy that aligns with your goals and vision. ✅ Systematize: I’ll help you implement the systems and processes needed to create efficiency, reduce friction, and ensure your business runs smoothly as it grows. ✅ Scale: With a solid foundation, we’ll focus on scaling your operations and optimizing customer experience for long-term success. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, let’s work together. I’m here to help you turn your vision into reality by providing smart strategies, streamlined systems, and innovative solutions that position your business for sustainable growth and lasting success.

  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Business with 1-9 Employees
  • Business with 10-99 Employees
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Needs Assessment
  • Strategic Audit
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Consulting
  • Customer Experience
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Survey Design
  • Employee Engagement
Philip B.

Greeley, Colorado

$219/hr
5.0
348 jobs

HIRE SUCCESS! Business Coach / Fractional CEO / Fractional Business Developer / Fractional Business Strategist / Sales Coach BUSINESS GROWTH: Scale your business or go to the next level; You can use the same formulas and systems I developed that made my businesses succeed and have now helped hundreds of others. MARKETING STRATEGIST: 10K Foot view with detail expertise: BUSINESS ANALYST: Collaboration business management: We work together to achieve your goals. Business strategy development: Over 20 years of successful business experience and coaching hundreds of ecstatic clients. Benefit from my extensive experience in growing business, brokerage included acquisition of more than 100 companies. Unparalleled expertise TO HELP YOU with: 1) BUSINESS TROUBLESHOOTING: Do you need help with a business problem right now? Expert evaluation of your business challenges and the optimal solutions. 2) COMMUNICATIONS: Get the best outcomes from your customers, clients, employees, contractors, freelancers and negotiations. 3) CASH FLOW: How to increase your cash flow right now. 4) SCALING: Quickly outline the path to growing your business with priority action lists. Get and use the same formulas I have used to double and triple business revenues. 5) PLANNING / STRATEGY: How to plan any business or process and increase the success ratios. 6) PROJECT MANAGEMENT: The S.T.E.M. method I developed to maximize projects or business success. 7) MARKETING: How to evaluate what marketing is best for your offer and how to implement the plan. From funnels to email campaigns to top copy writing. Also establishing KPIs and interpreting metrics. 8) SALES: Team and individual strategies, motivation, coaching and planning. From script development to team building and making sales. 9) HIRING: How to use the same hiring techniques as the highly successful Fortune 100 companies. 10) BRANDING: How to create a new brand that optimizes your offer or how to reinvent your brand with a total brand makeover. 11) Direct Response copywriting... use my successful sequential selling formula. 12) Business Buy / Sell Authority as a Business Broker and Recognized by the U.S. Federal Courts as a Business Valuation Expert How can I help you today? Please let me know. Thank you Phil Note: When you schedule a coaching appointment, you have bought that block of time. That is because all I do is coaching and have designated that hour for you, my client. Most all meetings are scheduled a week in advance and I cannot fill that hour on just a few days notice with another client. A make up appointment may be scheduled in emergency situations at my sole discretion.

  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Sales Optimization
  • Sales Letter
  • Landing Page
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Writing
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Copywriting
  • Sales Development
  • Sales Leadership
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Business Coaching
  • Telemarketing Scriptwriting
  • Sales Strategy
Mary D.

Karu, Nigeria

$5/hr
4.6
97 jobs

🚀 ARE YOU LAUNCHING A NEW STARTUP OR NAVIGATING THE GROWTH PHASE OF YOUR BUSINESS? No ONE Believes You? Try ME! Do this before you place ADS!!! 🚀Identify your ideal customer. I am a Market Research Specialist , Customer Avatar Researcher and Business Plan Creator with extensive experience working with startups, providing valuable insights and crafting effective marketing strategies. With a background in market analysis and business development, I have assisted numerous businesses in attracting investors and refining their customer targeting strategies. 🚀I am a market research expert, and through my extensive experience, I have assisted numerous startups by providing invaluable insights through comprehensive market research analysis. 🚀 Do you need to ATTRACT investors to your Business? Let me create the perfect BUSINESS PLAN for you. 🚀 As a Market Analyst, I will research and identify market gaps and meticulously analyze data to drive your company's success, empowering your marketing strategy with insights that matter. 🚀Are you aware of your IDEAL BUYER or can you Identify your Customer Avatar? I can!! If you aim for your business to expand, allow me, as a Market Research and Business Development Specialist, to assist you in researching and crafting your ideal buyer persona or customer avatar. 🚀Competitive Analysis: Navigating Markets and Outsmarting Rivals 🚀I will draw up the perfect BUSINESS PLAN for your business that will attract investors to fund your business idea. 🚀I have helped my clients prepare for their Investor Pitch Deck 🚀I will identify and craft the ideal buyer persona for your business, researching where your potential customers spend time online, offline and strategically identifying market gaps for unparalleled business growth. 🚀Niche and sub niche identification. 🚀Let me calculate and analyze your Total Addressable Market, Service Addressable Market and Service Obtainable Market for your Business. 🚀Market Researcher and Consultancy services. 🚀Do you need a Business Plan and Pitch Deck for your Business? Look no further., I got you covered. 🚀Video Scriptwriter: Tiktok, youtube and instagram 🚀Course Content Creation 🚀Social Media Marketing/Management-Tiktok, FaceBook, Instagram, 🚀Email Marketing 🚀Generate Leads 🚀Google Earth 🚀Graphic Design using canva, adobe, Corel Are you at a point where you do not know what to do in your business? Let's talk, and I will help you redefine or provide structure to your much-loved business! Unveil your startup's potential: Let's rocket-launch your journey with precise Market Research and Analysis. I can craft compelling emails and copy for your business. I create course content. I craft compelling scripts that will suit your social media channels. I generate leads for companies. I grow companies quickly with online marketing, social media advertising, and market research. 🚀 I can help you scale to a 6 to 7-figure level using proven strategies that work. I have a skill set that focuses on leveraging killer content marketing and social advertising. I have successfully launched content-driven advertising campaigns across multiple channels to drive lead generation and, ultimately, company growth. I design digital marketing initiatives, focusing on driving lead and demand generation through paid traffic, SEO, content marketing, and display advertising. I can generate B2B leads for the business you love and proofread documents. I can research any information you desire on the web. I can analyze data for small, medium, or large industries using data analysis software. I can create content for social media accounts, biographies, and autobiographies, among other things. I can also analyze data using Excel.

  • Social Media Management
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • HubSpot
  • TikTok
  • Market Research
  • Lead Generation
  • Google Earth
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Online Market Research
  • Data Entry
  • Graphic Design
  • Topic Research
  • Company Research
  • Google Sheets
Kelly S.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$75/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I help brands grow through paid media, social strategy, live events, and brand activation. This is execution-first work that creates visibility, traction, and momentum. I work as a Fractional Head of Marketing and Growth for founders and teams who need someone to turn direction into action. With 25 years of experience across marketing, business development, events, and brand experiences, I understand how growth connects to revenue without relying on constant selling. I focus on PPC, social media growth, experiential marketing, and brand-driven campaigns, not SEO-heavy strategies. I am comfortable owning execution, making decisions independently, managing freelancers, and moving fast without hand-holding. Clients work with me when they want clear priorities, strong execution, and momentum that lasts.

  • Sales
  • Market Research
  • B2B Marketing
  • Corporate Event Planning
  • Print Advertising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Corporate Branding
  • Business Analysis
  • Event Management
  • Public Relations
Bharat G.

Bengaluru, India

$10/hr
4.6
4 jobs

I help small and large businesses turn quiet social pages into active, engaged communities — through a mix of strong content, organic growth strategy, and paid ads that actually convert. I handle the full picture — content and design, organic community building, and paid campaigns — so you're not juggling three different freelancers. How I work: Most social media "management" is just posting on autopilot. I focus on what actually moves the needle — content that gets shared, targeting that reaches the right audience, and ad spend that's tracked and optimized instead of guessed at. Every client gets a simple monthly report showing exactly what grew and why. Content & Design: ✅ Content strategy & posting calendar (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn) ✅ Graphic design for posts and ads (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator) ✅ Copywriting for captions and ad copy Organic Growth: ✅ Community management & engagement ✅ Hashtag & caption strategy for reach ✅ Account optimization & profile setup Paid Ads: ✅ Facebook & Instagram ad campaign setup and management ✅ Audience targeting & pixel setup ✅ Budget optimization and performance tracking Recent results: [FMCG]: grew Instagram from 0 to 5k organic followers in 1.5 months [Entertainment]: ran paid campaign generating 258 Leads on a 200$ budget If your social presence needs a full refresh — content, growth, or ads — let's talk about where it's stuck and how to fix it.

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Management Tracking
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Social Media Optimization
  • Content Creation
  • Instagram Reels
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Graphic Design

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