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  • $180 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (71 jobs)
    I am an Upwork EXPERT-VETTED, TOP-RATED PLUS C-Suite executive, psychotherapist, grant writer and co-owner of Moments Count (Business Planning and Strategy, Executive Development, and Grant Writing Company). My nationally recognized clients include eBay, Quest, LabCorp, Bigger Pockets, Llewellyn Worldwide, Soloflex, Riedel Crystal, and Free The Slaves. I have secured over $207MM in grants. My team and I are here for you! Under my bio, below, is a complete list of my services.. If it sounds like we might be a great fit please message me so we can explore the options together! I provide a premium service with rapid turnarounds. I will complete your project on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction. My clients highly recommend me (see below), and I have a very large percentage of repeat clients. I earned Magna cum laude with both my BA and MS degrees in Psychology and Counseling. My emphasis is always on creating a collaborative, profitable, efficient, positive, diverse, inclusive, and highly energetic result for you, your career, or your company. MY SERVICES: → Business Consulting & Life Coaching ← Business Consultant • Life Coach • Career Coach • Business Coaching • Executive Coaching • Leadership Coach • Management Coach • Management Consultant • Personal Coach • Life Coach • Psychotherapist • Corporate Coach • Success Coach • Change Management • Success Coach • Conflict Resolution → Business Analyst / Business Services ← Startup Consultant • Startup Strategy and Planning • Business Plans • Pitch Decks • Business Analyst • Competitor Analysis • Feasibility Study • Executive Development • Management Coach • Business Development Analyst • Business Plan Writer • Pitch Deck Designer • Diversity & Inclusion • DEI • Executive Coach • Leadership Coaching • Life Coaching • Conflict Resolution • Business Coach • Career Consultant • Business Consultant • MBTI • Product Concept Development • Market Research • Market Analysis • Customer Service Excellence • Personal Consulting • Conflict Resolution • Executive Coach • Real Estate Consulting • Climate Change → Grant Writer, RFP Writer, Grant Search, RFP Search ← Grant / RFP Prospecting • Expert Grant Writer • Inspirational Storytelling • Grant Writing • Grant Editing • Government Grant Writing • Grant Writing For Non-Profits • Grant Proposals • Grant Applications • Request for Proposal • Grant Search • RFP Searching • RFP Writing → SEO Expert, Website Designer, Website Developer ← SEO Audit • SEO Strategy • SEO Expert • Brand Audit • Marketing Funnel Audit and Automation • Marketing Strategy • Digital Marketing • PR Services • Content Strategy • eCommerce Expert • Content Development • Customer Modeling • Customer Engagement • Storytelling Framework • Website Wireframing • Website Development • Reputation Management • Affiliate Website Development • Backlinks Outreach • Affiliate Marketing • Backlinking Strategy • Infographics • Market Analyst • SEO Consultant • Web Developer • WordPress Developer • Elementor Expert • Divi Expert • Gutenberg Expert • Web Optimization • Landing Page Development
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    Management Consulting
    Business Coaching
    Management Development
    Leadership Development
    Grant Writing
    Change Management
    Grant Research & Prospect List
    Communication Strategy
    Life Coaching
    Leadership Skills
    Psychology
    Career Coaching
    Prospect List
    Executive Coaching
  • $125 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (21 jobs)
    As an operational consultant, my job is to make your life easier and your business run smoothly. I learn your industry and company's uniqueness to help you identify the foundational business structures to increase your efficiency and automate menial tasks. I will work with you and your team to uncover sources of friction and implement processes and technical solutions. All solutions will be shaped to you, your current and potential future team. All processes will be maintainable, measurable and provide your team insight for the future. I have experience partnering with companies across diverse industries. I have recently worked in the consumer goods, software, marketing, training, law, real estate, manufacturing and non-profit industries. The first step is to break down your company or issue into its foundational parts through an Operational Audit. The audit allows us to understand how you adapted the foundational parts, the dials you can access to make a change, and their effect on your business. Through interviews, process investigation, operational research, and financial review, we will learn and document your systems and resources. This analysis will be the guidance to prioritize the operational work. Project management tools such as Asana, Monday, and Clickup have become the foundational tools for remote work and working with talented, geographically diverse teams. I help your team set up tools like these to fit your organization's culture now, grow with you in the future, and integrate with the rest of your tools and systems. By training, I am a rocket scientist and systems engineer. I have had the privilege of working on some of the world's most complex engineering systems throughout my career. I apply this experience to every problem. These principles of systems engineering will guide me as I analyze your organization. By focusing on the core of the business, I can quickly learn about your industry and product. My career has exposed me to the operations of companies from two employees up to 100,000. I have managed a 55 million dollar division with 150 employees and the day-to-day of my entrepreneurial ventures. I am an extremely quick study, love to learn, candid, open, and self-aware. These things, combined with my diverse experience, allow me to provide straightforward, rapid results in any industry.
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    Microsoft Excel
    Asana
    Data Analysis
    Business Operations
    Zapier
    Research & Strategy
    Data Entry
    Google Sheets
    Marketing Operations & Workflow
    Process Optimization
  • $250 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (92 jobs)
    PROFILE: I am a strategically focused, tech-savvy entrepreneurial executive. My roles have included VC General Partner (GP), Board of Directors, Strategic Advsiory, Operating Executive (Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Chief Operating Officer (COO)), Investment Banking Equity Analyst and entrepreneurial management. I have broad and deep financial expertise coupled with experience in company strategy, business models, product strategy, financial modeling, pitch decks, capital raising, due-diligence, deal structuring, negotiations and business disputes. Career engagements include Fortune 500 companies (2x), entrepreneurial ventures - bootstrapped (2x) and venture-backed (1x), a venture capital fund (1x), and investment banks (2x). ------- Key deliverables and areas of focus: Founders' economics, startup/start up, seed capital, Series A, Series B, financial model/models/modeling, revenue model, dynamic cost model, staffing model, cap table/capitalization table, charts, dashboards, KPIs, OKRs, business model, pricing model, pricing strategy, go to market strategy, pitch deck, pitchdeck, waterfall analysis, equity, debt, value proposition, unique selling proposition (USP), venture capital/capitalist (VC), private equity (PE), investment funds, term sheets, negotiate/negotiation, deal structure, preferred stock, convertible notes, SAFE notes, commercial bank credit agreements, covenants. financial planning & analysis (FP&A), forecasting, operating budgets (OPEX), capital expenditure budgets (CAPEX), acquisition analysis, liquidity event, pro forma statements, scenario analysis, sales compensation / incentive compensation, and MBO structures. Corporate development, investment bankers/advisors, equity investments, M&A, acquisitions, exit events, partial liquidity events.
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    Fundraising
    Executive Summary
    Business Modeling
    Growth Strategy
    Analytics
    Corporate Strategy
    Business Presentation
    Startup Consulting
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Financial Analysis
    Strategy
    Financial Modeling
    Business Plan
  • $650 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1,023 jobs)
    I have been practicing law for 40 years and hold an MBA. I have acted as legal counsel or advisor to over 2,500 startups and early-stage entrepreneurs. Looking at my client reviews, you will see almost exclusively 5-star reviews going back several years. I specialize in the following disciplines: General Business Law: -Contract Law -Contract and Deal Negotiations -Corporate Formation and Governance -Intellectual Property: Licensing, Copyright, Trademark -Employment, Independent Contractor and Services Agreements -International Law -Regulatory Law -Startup Law -Web Operator Disclosures (TOS/T&C, PP, GDPR) Securities and Finance -Offering Documents, PPM, Subscription Agreements -Convertible Notes, SAFEs, and other similar investment vehicles -Startup Financing -SEC exemptions: Regulations A+, Reg D (506b, 506c), Reg S, Reg CF - Mergers & Acquisitions --Asset Purchase Agreements --Stock Purchase Agreements -Legal Opinions/Howey Test Securities Law -The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 -The Securities Act of 1933 -Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and rules -State Blue Sky Laws -Financial Industry Regulatory Authority regulations and rules -North American Securities Administrators Association -Investment Company Act of 1940 --Investment Advisor Licensing I welcome further discussions regarding your needs. Richard Nacht, Esq.
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    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Private Equity
    Stock Option Agreement
    Startup Company
    Finance & Law
    Intellectual Property Law
    Law
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Contract Drafting
    SEC Regulation
    Securities Law
    Startup Consulting
    Corporate Law
    Legal
  • $100 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (45 jobs)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I work with entrepreneurs to: 1. Solve their most critical problems, 2. Create and deliver value. An accomplished MBA, I am the principal consultant of a management consulting practice with over a decade of experience working with SME's on competitive business intelligence and strategy development. I offer consulting services that will support your business to thrive. My expertise includes: ✔Business plans ✔Market research (including feasibility reports) ✔Financial planning and forecasts ✔Risk analysis ✔Strategic design, development and execution ✔Governance ✔Sustainability ✔People Management My Background ✔ Over a decade working with SME’s in idea, start-up and growth phase ✔ Strong background managing teams of 100+ across multiple locations ✔ Experience in many areas of business, including but not limited to Process Improvement, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain Development, Marketing & Promotions, New Product Development (NPD), Category Management, Restructures, Customer Experience and Project Management. My Qualifications ✔ Bachelors Degree: Business Management ✔ Masters Degree: Business Administration (MBA) honours ✔ Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors ✔ Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain CIPS ✔ Certificate I, II, III & IV in Retail Operations ✔ Certificate III in Information Technology How I Can Help * Ideas Phase: If you have an idea but aren’t sure where to start, I’m here for advice. I can help with your market research and designing your business model as well as integrating your objectives/mission with market gaps. I can also build your business plan inclusive of market analysis and financials, as well as a pitch deck for raising capital. * Pre-Launch Phase: If you have already got some information together and need some help refining your business model, business plan, devising your Go-To-Market Strategy or other advice, I can consult. * Start-Up Phase: If you’ve already launched and are looking to develop systems/structures/processes to ensure the business and employees are working towards goal attainment and achieving the strategic vision, I can help. I can create dashboards to capture how your organisation is progressing using the Balanced Scorecard approach to set out SMART goals and appropriate KPI’s. We can also review your 2- and 5-year plan to consider milestones. * Growth/Change Phase: If you are looking to take your business to the next level, diversify your offering, enter new markets or re-structure I can consult on all of this, including new market research, risk assessments and new business plans. * Learning: If you prefer a coaching/mentoring relationship so you can navigate these processes with guidance to build on your business skills for the future, or just require the support to move forward from wherever you are - I can coach you. You can expect an honest and transparent approach when working with me, I am reliable and a collaborator, taking into consideration your feedback and organisations requirements. My goal is to provide you with what you need to create and sustain your competitive edge, make evidenced-based decisions from sound market analysis, follow your road-map to success and feel supported throughout your process. **If you’re interested in working with me hit the Invite Freelancer button and send me a short description about you and your project.
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    Business Writing
    Management Consulting
    Business Consulting
    Business Development
    Business Coaching
    Strategic Plan
    Financial Modeling
    Startup Consulting
    Financial Analysis
    Business Plan
    Market Analysis
  • $30 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (327 jobs)
    I will take you through patents, product design, prototypes, and pitching for a fraction of what you're expecting it to cost. Did you know you can have patent protection for $229 + $70 filing fee? Did you know you don't have to pay for manufacturing? A licensee will do that for you. Did you know I will pitch your invention to multinational companies for as little as $500 per month? Let me help you. I have everything you need, and I love what I do. Our partnership will be highly productive, competitively priced, and, most of all, fun! Chasing your dream should be fun. Let's make it happen.
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    Legal Writing
    Prototyping
    Patent Law
    Engineering Design
    Product Design
    Patent Search
    Intellectual Property Protection
    Patent Prosecution
    Patent Preparation
    Legal
    Patent
    Intellectual Property Law
  • $181 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (53 jobs)
    Are you an entrepreneur that wants to take it to the next level? 100% of my coaching clients have shared they are more clear, inspired and energized after working with me. Let me help you find your mojo! I am a Top Rated Plus Business Coach on Upwork with 100% satisfaction score, contact me today! ⚡︎I can help you if you are struggling with these challenges: ● "I have no idea on how to get started with my startup" ● "Life has been chaotic and I need to get clear on my direction " ● "I don't have the energy or motivation right now to grow my business" ● "I want to get to the next level and I am not sure how to get there" ● "I'm starting a new chapter in my life and I need someone to hold me accountable" ● "HELP! I'm overwhelmed and I don't know what to do next" I focus on working with entrepreneurs with startups or small businesses. The process: Who are you? You are the main factor in your success. Why should your business exist? A purpose. How do you do things? Something that makes you unique. What do you offer? Your product or service. All success revolves around the answers to these four questions. All failure comes from a lack of understanding these questions. This is my method. It does not matter if you are a startup or an existing business, this is the core of your work and journey. A client had dozens of business ideas, I helped him launch just one. A client stopped chasing 3 different startups and now is an executive in a new business. One client grew from 5 to 50 employees in just two years. Let's get on a call today! We can set up an initial zoom call in a free 30 min consultation and I will explain how my process will get you the results you are wanting. Best regards, Brian **If you’re interested in working with me hit the Invite Freelancer button and send me a short description about you and your project.
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    Career Coaching
    Business Analysis
    Business Consulting
    Personal Development
    Business Plan
    Business Modeling
    Leadership Development
    Startup Company
    Startup Consulting
    Growth Strategy
    Innovation Strategy
    Business Coaching
    Business Development
    Life Coaching
  • $85 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (15 jobs)
    Hello, thank you for considering me for your project! I am originally from Germany and since then have gained 7+ years of investment and asset management experience in private equity and the social investment sector in London, UK My career to date is characterised best by having an abundance of investment analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, deal execution, business planning, budget reviews and project management assignments. Since transitioning into the impact/social investment sector, I have built bespoke financial models, conducted social impact assessments and analyses and managed grant/debt and equity investments. (Certificate in ESG Investing Holder, CFA Society UK) Let's find out how we can work together!
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    Forecasting
    Financial Modeling
    Financial Analysis
    Hospitality
    Feasibility Study
    Investment Research
    Underwriting
    Business Analysis
    Pitch Deck
    Fundraising Presentation
    Social Impact Assessment
    Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
    Business Plan
    Microsoft Excel
  • $160 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (99 jobs)
    🚀 Upwork EXPERT-VETTED Top 1% Learning & Development Consultant & Start-up Consultant 🚀 Step into the limelight of organizational excellence and personal transformation, with a combined 12 years of soaring highs and learning lows. As a dependable ally in Enterprise Learning & Development and coaching entrepreneurial spirits, my expertise spans across various industries. 🌟 WHO AM I? Call me your Strategic Transformer, specializing in Leadership Training, advanced professional development, and Startup Consultancy. MY MISSION? 🚀 Whether it's orchestrating your team’s performance or uplifting your personal journey, I bring a magic blend of strategy and productivity, with proven productivity methodologies like GTD by David Allen. 💥 MY LEGACY? Stellar and Resounding! ✅ Guest speaker at Upwork's Work Without Limits conferences, spreading wisdom on purpose-driven visions, and hiring for impact. ✅ Energized global giants like Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Siemens, and Rolls-Royce with over 150 global learning initiatives rolled out across 35+ countries, and a revenue of US$16.5 million. ✅ Master NLP Practitioner, distinguished ‘SuperCoach’, and strategic thinker, with the power to ignite personal and professional growth. ✅ Joined forces with global pioneers, public figures such as Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferris, Robert Kiyosaki, Tony Robbins , and Fortune 500 front-runners. ✅ Alumni of Stanford and Harvard, packing a double punch of organizational development and learning curriculum expertise. My 1:1 consulting rate is $240/hr, including some prep and post-work. This ensures quality service and is the reason for my long-standing 100% job success score. 🚀 HOW DO I IGNITE YOUR JOURNEY? 🚀 🌐 Performance Optimization for both teams and individuals - Your productivity takes flight with strategies aimed at controlling workloads and maximizing efficiency. 🔄 Process Simplification to ensure a smooth ride during business restructuring periods. 💫 Professional Leadership Development - I engineer robust learning pathways to magnify decision-making effectiveness. 💕 Personal Beacon, guiding you through personal tribulations, fostering work-life harmony via NLP and mindfulness methodologies. Excited to unlock the door to organizational innovation and personal awakening? Let's start the transformational journey together! 💪 . . . 🗨️ WHAT DO OTHER PEOPLE SAY 🗨️ "It has been an absolute pleasure working with Seb over the past few years. His energy and passion for learning has always shone through. Analytical in his approach, Seb always puts the client first, whether acting as a trusted advisor or delivering on complex change management programmes. An asset to any organisation." MARC THIVESSEN - Chief Operating Officer at Headspring (a Financial Times and IE Business School joint venture) "Over the years, I have worked with over 100,000 thousand inspiring individuals and I have to say Seb truly is extraordinary. I have shared stages with leading thought leaders like, Sir Richard Branson (from the Virgin Group), Bob Proctor (from the movie The Secret) and many others. I see a lot of what works and what doesn’t work and I believe you should pay close attention to Seb if you want to transform your life and business!” JEFF SLAYTER, co-founder of J&K Industry Rockstar System "Sebastian is a contemporary and global professional who focuses on achieving great outcomes for all stakeholders. His background in training and learning development has given him excellent skills in mobilising groups to achieve a shared vision." CRIS MASSIS - MAICD Chief Executive Officer | Non-executive Director | Healthcare
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    Life Coaching
    Employee Training
    Elearning
    Leadership Development
    AccountAbility
    Learning Theory
    Startup Consulting
    Management Consulting
    Business Change
  • $150 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (68 jobs)
    💰 Ex-Partner at Starta VC, a $50M VC fund and accelerator in NYC with 250+ portfolio companies 💸 Venture Partner at Mighty Oaks Capital Partners, building angel syndicate 🎓 Harvard University - Management in Innovation & Technology (executive education) With 9 years of experience on the other side of the table, I help startup founders get VC perspective and refine their pitch decks and fundraising strategies. Here is what I can help you with: ✅ Mock up VC pitch + feedback ✅ Pitch Deck content review ✅ Fundraising related questions (valuation, terms, roadmap & strategy, use of funds etc) ✅ Polish Design: professional designed pitch decks are a standard now What works best for my clients: 1-2 pitch deck review sessions (30-60 min calls) + DIY deck edits OR You can outsource your deck to me (10-12 days, 2-3 content review calls with me, final professional design) You have 10 seconds to hook an investor with your deck. Make it compelling enough to secure a meeting—bulletproof your pitch before outreach. 🚀🚀🚀 FUNDRAISING Fundraising is a numbers game + a system in place. I can help you set up both: ✅ Target Investor lists for your company ✅ Cold investor outreach setup & optimization (email, Linkedin) - it still works if you are targeting the right people the right way ✅ Investor funnel, CRM, updates & closing ✅ Term sheet questions & negotiations
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    Pitch Correction
    Investor Roadshow
    Business Plan
    Presentations
    Presentation Slide
    Fundraising Presentation
    Financial Model
    Financial Modeling
    Presentation Design
    Venture Capital
    Startup Consulting
    Fundraising
    Pitch Deck
    Venture Capital Consulting
  • $110 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (73 jobs)
    How can I help you? - Speaking: From brainstorming your outline to structuring a speech with flow and clear message - Life Coaching: Create clarity and next steps from unfilled life towards doing what you love. - Public speaking and presenting with confidence - Prepare your speech with TED quality! - Video or voice recording for your brand. - Career-coaching: Find a job and nail that job interview full confidence! - Working effectively across borders and cultures. - Accountability to achieve your goal step-by-step Any questions? Just ask! Here are my skills and bio:: -- I'm an international and 2xTEDx speaker -- Lived and worked in many different countries around the world -- Author of ''Awaken your Confidence'' and ''Living Abroad Successfully'' -- Lecturer International business at the university. -- Clarity coach and career coach -- Cross-cultural trainer -- Languages trainer (conversational in all levels) I worked and lived in many countries for +17y, and speak 6 languages. Broad professional experience in the corporate, as professor and entrepreneur. As a freelancer, I provide training or coaching through multiple platforms, webinar, skype, Zoom, or in company. Work with me and I guarantee your motivation and clarity will raise so you can create the goals you desire! Please ask me any questions you may have. I'm open-minded, flexible, and honest and straight-forward. If I cannot do the job, I will tell you so. If I can do the job, I will do it to the very best of my abilities. Looking forward to hear from you, Rachel
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    English to Dutch Translation
    Audio Speaker
    Public Speaking
    Interview Preparation
    On-Camera Presenting
    Life Coaching
    Dutch to English Translation
    Business Coaching
    Cover Letter Writing
    Career Coaching
    TED Talk
    Presentations
    Mock Interview
    Speech Writing
  • $100 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (70 jobs)
    “In order to build conviction, we rely on founders to tell us a compelling story, almost always in the form of slides. We’ve funded companies almost entirely because of the quality of their seed decks. Poor deck? We’ll likely pass on the opportunity.” - Founders Fund principal Delian Asparouhov I’ve sat through 300+ pitch meetings with startups and VCs, and worked with over 100 startups on fundraising. I know what will and what won't get you funded. I hold a top-tier MBA from one of the best business schools globally, and I’ve founded (and funded) 2 startups in the last 3 years. I also advise several entrepreneurs on their day-to-day operations and help them scale their companies. I work with a dedicated expert graphic designer to deliver high-quality revisions at an excellent turnaround time. Together we combine business expertise and creative design. Areas I can help with: - Pitch Deck Content and Design - Financial modeling - Pitch Rehearsal - Startup Consulting - Comprehensive Business plans - Whitepaper - Market research - Marketing and Sales Strategy Ask about our discount for startups tackling global warming Thank you so much for reading!
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    Business Modeling
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Fundraising
    Forecasting
    Financial Projection
    Financial Modeling
    Startup Consulting
    Business Strategy
    Strategic Plan
    Business Consulting
    Presentations
  • $125 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (42 jobs)
    Having founded four private equity funds and thirteen startups, I have been on both sides of the equation - asking for, and setting the terms of, an early stage investment. I founded, Chaired, and served as CEO for thirteen startups, (three are listed on NASDAQ). I also served on twenty-three private and public boards. As a fund managing partner, seventy-two companies received more than $350 million in first and second round funding returning more than seven times the original investment. I have the experience and knowledge to help you create a unique business plan, calculate your current and future valuation, optimize your strategic objectives, implement required Key Performance Indicators, install the appropriate level of governance, and/or perform a balanced score card assessment. Most importantly, I can maximize the impact your business proposal will have on any investor audience from a private investor to partnering institutional funds.
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    Sales
    Financial Projection
    Business Services
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Business Consulting
    Executive Coaching
    Business Coaching
    Startup Consulting
    Business Development
    Financial Analysis
    Business Analysis
    Business Plan
    Business Modeling
  • $140 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (132 jobs)
    🏆 Expert Vetted by Upwork, top 1% of talent. 6-time startup founder / co-founder with 6 successful exits. Upwork project segments: SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, ML/AI Healthcare, Digital Agencies, and more. How I can help you: Sharing my experience, insight, mindset & skillset. Helping you identify your desired outcomes. Holding you accountable to your set milestones. Providing input to the highest priority actions to advance your business. Teaching you to fish, not giving you fish. Areas where I can provide high value: Go-to-market or Grow-to-market strategies. Marketing and sales playbooks. Key startup activities including: customer discovery, business models, product market fit, value propositions, positioning / differentiation / messaging and investor pitches. Website flow, content marketing, and creating value triggers for your targeted buyers. Marketing automation and sales operations. Storytelling and minimizing risk for potential investors. Founder's mindset and decision-making coaching. Exiting / selling your business.
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    B2B Marketing
    Product Roadmap
    Startup Consulting
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Sales Operations
    Buyer Persona
    Customer Discovery
    Business Coaching
    Sales Development
    Sales Consulting
    Business Modeling
    Growth Strategy
    Marketing Strategy
    Go-to-Market Strategy
  • $89 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (484 jobs)
    As a corporate CFO, Wall Street banker, Director of Equity Research and senior bank lender who has worked in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, I have extensive experience with funding for companies in a wide variety of industries. As a result, I know what a serious investor, commercial bank or other funder will require in a complete investor presentation or business plan before they will even consider providing you with the money you need to build your business. In close collaboration with you I will create these documents and the financial forecasting/budgeting tools you, your investors or your banker require. (A due diligence review by an angel investor group of a recent client's application package said it was "...one of the few combinations of documents that we reviewed from a potential client where all components of a well-thought out business model were present.") Whether you need only a detailed financial model or both a model and full business plan or investor presentation package (including pitch deck, cap table, etc.), you can see samples of previous projects in my Upwork profile. I will build your Microsoft Excel-based financial model using my very robust and fully customizable proprietary template. This template, developed over many years of real world use, helps assure your own forecast's accuracy while also saving you significant time and money in development. (If you don't have access to Excel, let me know and I'll arrange access for you while we work together.) When your financial model is complete, you will be able to change any assumption in the Model and the effects of that change will instantly flow throughout all elements of the Model. Any user can easily test all of the financial effects of any assumptions about revenue, profit margins, unit sales, pricing, operating expenses, fixed assets, equity and debt. You or your investor/banker can use the model to easily do unlimited "What If?" testing, sensitivity analysis or breakeven analysis. (Let me know if you will require inventory tracking or a balance sheet. Most companies I work with do not and it is not included in my project pricing unless you specifically request it.) For the text and graphics (charts, pictures, tables, etc.) in your plan, presentation or pitch deck I will use Microsoft Office software. (If you need specific advanced graphic skills for your document(s), you will need to hire a specialist graphics person.) Typically, the time needed to complete a detailed corporate financial model for one product in one market is about 15 - 18 work hours (add about 20% - 25% for a start-up, subscription-style revenue, a balance sheet or inventory management). A full business plan or investor presentation comprising 15 – 25 pages of text and graphics typically requires 15 - 25 hours of work over three to six weeks to create, depending on how quickly you can respond to my daily questions during the project, the complexity of your business, how much text you add to the business plan versus how much original text I have to create, etc. If you are planning to create a new company whose industry you have no experience in, the time required for completion will typically be greater than for an established company with existing operations. I can begin work on your project as soon as you wish once your payment method is verified by Upwork. If you would like me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that is not a problem. If you need a pitch deck, that will flow easily once your business plan or investor presentation is complete. My basic average hourly rate is $69 - $89/hr., depending on the complexity of the work required. Minimum Charges: Per Project - 4.0 hours; Per Work Session: 10 minutes. Premium for urgent completion (8 calendar days or less): 30%, 48-hour Rush Projects: 100% premium. All of my work time, including all phone conversations with you regarding your project, will be tracked by Upwork's software and reported to you by Upwork each Monday. If you are not well-versed in finance or accounting, I will be happy to explain everything to you as we go. That will be very important to your effort to raise money, as your banker or investor(s) will require that you fully understand all of the details of your business. I am committed to your complete satisfaction and will gladly make minor changes to my work within 14 calendar days of completion and closure of the project on Upwork at no additional cost to you. So, let's talk! I am usually in the US Eastern time zone and available to discuss your project at your convenience. I'm happy to have an initial consultation at no cost to you. Will Lyons
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    Executive Summary
    Business Proposal Writing
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Business Writing
    Business Plan
    Financial Analysis
    Business Analysis
    Business Valuation
    Financial Modeling
    Business Modeling
    Financial Report
  • $200 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (135 jobs)
    🚀 $1+ BILLION RAISED | 🏆 TOP 1% OF UPWORK FREELANCERS Many entrepreneurs and executives struggle when translating their world-changing ideas into a captivating Pitch Deck or Sales Deck. Through persuasive storytelling and beautiful presentation design, I’ve helped 100s of founders raise over $1 Billion+ in investor capital. 🔥 SPECIALTIES Don’t waste time churning through PowerPoint slides or worrying over the right way to tell your story. I will write, design and craft a persuasive Pitch Deck or Sales Deck for you in 2 weeks or less. What I do best is combining STORYTELLING, STRATEGY & DESIGN, simplifying complex information to create beautiful presentations that inspire, sell and persuade. Specifically, I write and design: • PITCH DECKS | Raise capital with a simple, visual and strategic story for investors • SALES DECKS | Showcase your business, products & services to sell to potential customers • REAL ESTATE DECKS | Get your next property or syndication funded with a professional deck 🏅 PROCESS I’ve worked with businesses both large and small to create 100s of Pitch Decks over the past 10+ years. This is the process that works: 1. STRATEGY | We’ll start with a knowledge and asset download. I will interview you in order to deeply understand your business, customer, market, audience and objectives. 2. STORY | We’ll create the copy and content using proven frameworks, conveying the opportunity for your customers and investors in a simple, linear and clear way. 3. DESIGN | Lastly, we will create a sharp, beautiful, professional design for your deck, including any visuals, models, templates and icons that make it shine. 👉🏼 Check out some examples here: slideas.myportfolio.com 💬 TESTIMONIALS + HIGHLIGHTS "Rolando is fantastic! I worked with him to create a Pitch Deck, and he was a perfect partner. I wasn't looking for someone to just shoot out slides, I needed his experience on how to convey a narrative - which he nailed. I'd come back to him for more work any day." –Nic W, Founder "Rolando was simply amazing. He was hired to take our lengthy and detailed presentation from its original form and help us transform it into a concise, visually stunning state ready for C-level executives. Rolando was able to quickly understand our intended message even though the presentation was technically detailed and very industry specific.” —Steve M., Sr. Executive Plus... • Over $1B raised for 100s of startups, executives and thought leaders • 100% Job Success on Upwork, among Top 1% of Freelancers with all 5-star reviews • 3x Winner of Google Startup Weekend pitch deck competition • BigCo Client Experience includes: Nestlé, Kimberly-Clark, EA Games, Levi Strauss & Co, PepsiCo, SC Johnson, Mondelez, Unilever, and dozens of additional Fortune 500s 📞 NEXT STEPS If you're looking for a world-class Pitch Deck or Sales Deck, I can help. Simply send me a message to start the conversation. The goal will to see whether we're a good fit to work with one another, and I can answer any questions to help us get started. I look forward to working with you!
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    Lead Generation
    Sales Copywriting
    Venture Capital
    B2B Marketing
    Storytelling
    Presentation Design
    Google Slides
    Sales Presentation
    Keynote
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Data Visualization
    Marketing Presentation
    Business Presentation
  • $299 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (415 jobs)
    Highest-rated fractional CMO on Upwork🏆. I've earned Upwork's Expert-Vetted Badge and I was previously featured on the homepage of Upwork. I promise to bring the intensity you crave, the paranoia you respect, and the frugality your grandma would admire. Plus, I’ve got a maniacal sense of urgency, a pathological distaste for incompetence, and a weird passion for analytics stacks that would make most people swipe left on me. I specialize in helping companies differentiate themselves and turn competition into opportunity. ❓What is a fractional CMO? A Fractional CMO is an outsourced marketing executive who performs the function of a CMO without your company having to commit to a full-time, in-house marketing leader. Please look at my reviews, I take great pride in them. If you need a marketing leader, strategist, or Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), I can help! 👉Fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)/ Director of Marketing services (aka Part-time CMO) 👉Marketing leadership 👉Marketing strategy 👉Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business, especially AI automation 👉SEM/paid ads (PPC) -search engine marketing/pay-per-click media buying services 👉Marketing funnels 👉Copywriting/Marketing communications (value propositions, unique selling propositions, tag lines, slogans, etc) 👉Branding 👉 Website, and company audits 👉Coaching/leadership/advice 👉 Developing and monitoring OKRs 👉Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ---------- I have built and sold 6 companies of my own and authored several books (one best-seller). 🙋‍♂️The 600+ clients I have served have given such great feedback that I was placed on the homepage of Upwork🙋‍♂️ "Some people are bred to play the piano, and some are bred to play sports. Mike was bred to generate company revenue through funnels." Tony G From small pre-revenue companies to large enterprises exceeding 100 million a year in revenue, I have run the gamut. AI As a marketing expert passionate about AI, I specialize in using cutting-edge technology to drive business growth, automate processes, and increase profit. AI goes so much deeper than just using ChatGPT, there are a myriad of AI software programs out there that could change your business (for the better) dramatically. I am a strong communicator and problem solver. I am confident in my ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget, and I am committed to exceeding my client's expectations. ----------------- 🥇My guarantee to you: I will provide the best value (time vs money) that you can find anywhere. ----------------- Industries I love: ✨Web3/Blockchain ✨AI ✨Real Estate Investing ✨Finance ✨Ecommerce ✨Anything with animals I've worked with over 36 industries and over 600 clients! ----------------- Some REAL testimonials I have recently received: "If you are truly serious about growing your company - Mike is the one. It is the best business decision we have ever made for our company." -Glenn P, Freeland, WA "I had a whole team of marketers at my company and Mike came in and thought of radical ideas that put them all on a new path" -Keith, San Francisco, CA Please note: Due to my personal beliefs, I cannot help you if you do the following: 🛑 Sell meat products or work in the meat industry 🛑 Are an animal breeder for the purpose of selling animals [keywords: fractional CMO, marketing leader, Chief Marketing Officer, CMO, SEM, PPC, marketing director, director of marketing, artificial intelligence, AI]
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    Internet Marketing
    Direct Marketing
    Business Consulting
    Freelance Marketing
    Business Coaching
    Public Speaking
    Startup Consulting
  • $99 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (264 jobs)
    Robert Rosenthal literally wrote the book on marketing optimization. It's called "Optimarketing: Marketing Optimization to Electrify Your Business." This "Expert-Vetted" pro – listed in the top 1% of Upwork freelancers – has developed record-breaking marketing campaigns for dozens of businesses and won more than 50 awards. "Optimarketing," previously the #2 marketing book in the Amazon Kindle Store, was based on thousands of marketing experiments and more than a quarter-century of marketing success. Robert marketed one startup that became America’s fastest-growing software firm and helped launch another in the U.S. that was ultimately sold for more than $600 million. Total change in value of businesses he's been closely associated with runs in the billions. His campaigns have been covered in Advertising Age, AdWeek, Direct Marketing News, Target Marketing, The New York Times, and other publications. Clients have included Analog Devices, Bright Horizons, Citigroup, Constant Contact, Fast Company, Fidelity Investments, Forrester, Gartner, Harvard, IBM, IDG, Inc. Magazine, Iron Mountain, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, McGraw Hill, MIT, Monster, New England Journal of Medicine, Progress Software, RSA Security, Thomson Reuters, Webby Awards, Ziff Davis, and many emerging companies. He's worked with more than 250 businesses. Robert is best known for transforming marketing outcomes – and return on marketing investment – via successful innovation. He previously held management positions with BBDO Direct, Petersen Publishing, Publishers Choice, and American Management Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from California State University, Northridge. His skills include campaign concept development; copywriting; marketing strategy development; marketing test design; marketing mix optimization; email marketing optimization; inbound and outbound marketing; pay-per-click (PPC), including Google advertising optimization; web video and other marketing content development; lead and demand generation program development; marketing workflow design; web survey design; landing page development, including Unbounce pages; book marketing; Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media advertising; business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing program development; direct mail/brochure/flyer development; and more. On Upwork, Robert has served as Fractional CMO, Creative Director, Copywriter, and in other capacities. His industry experience includes: Beauty Cannabis (Including CBD) Collectibles Consulting (Including Accounting, Management Consulting, and Other Services) Contractors (Including Asphalt, General Contractors, Home Improvement, Landscaping, and Roofing) Cybersecurity Data Dating Education (Including College/Higher Education and K-12) Entertainment (Including Entertainment Venues and Restaurants) Events Financial Services (Including Insurance, Investments, and Lending) Furniture (Including Manufacturing and Retail) Healthcare/Medical (Including Dental Practices/Dentistry and Therapists) Law/Legal Manufacturing Membership Associations Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)/Business Brokerage Non-Profit Publishing (Including Newsletter) Pharmaceutical Publishing Real Estate (Including Brokerage, Investment, Property Manager, and Wholesaler) Research Staffing (Including Remote Staffing and Staffing Marketplaces) Software (Including AI, SaaS, and Web Development) Training (Including Coaching, Conferences, Seminars, and Webinars) Travel (Including Resorts) He's experienced in a full range of marketing platforms and tools including Basecamp, Canva, ChatGPT, Constant Contact, Facebook/Instagram (Meta), Figma, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Infusionsoft/Keap, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), LinkedIn, MailChimp, Perplexity, Salesforce, Slack, SquareSpace, SurveyMonkey, TikTok, Typeform, Typepad, Unbounce, Wix, YouTube, WordPress, X (formerly Twitter), and others. For businesses looking to launch new products, expand into the U.S. market, or simply improve marketing outcomes in measurable ways, Robert is an ideal resource.
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    Keap Marketing
    AI Content Creation
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    B2B Marketing
    Landing Page
    Marketing Consulting
    Sales Copywriting
    Business Coaching
    Growth Hacking
    Unbounce
    Interactive Advertising
    Copywriting
    Marketing Strategy
    Inbound Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Direct Marketing
  • $38 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (38 jobs)
    👋 Greetings! Are you in search of a versatile and experienced designer who can turn your creative vision into a reality? Well, look no further, because I'm here to help. With expertise in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I have the skills to handle a wide range of design projects, including UI and UX, website and mobile app design, presentations, sales decks, logos, branding, guidelines, brand books, dashboard designs, SaaS designs, CRM, and ERP designs. But don't just take my word for it. I have worked on dozens of projects across various industries and have a portfolio that showcases my best work. Here are some proofs of my experience: 🎮 I designed the user interface and user experience for a popular mobile game that has been downloaded over a million times. 💰 I created the branding and marketing materials for a startup that secured $1 million in funding. 📈 I developed the UI and UX design for a SaaS platform that increased user engagement by 50%. I understand that design is not just about creating something that looks good - it's also about solving problems and improving user experience. That's why I always take a user-centered approach to my designs, ensuring that they are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and easy to use. ✅Tools: ✔Figma ✔Photoshop ✔Illustrator ✔InDesign ✔Sketch ✔PowerPoint ✅WorkFlow: ✔Discovery and Research ✔Definition and Strategy ✔Information Architecture and Wireframing ✔Design Mockups ✔Prototyping ✔Usability Testing ✔Iteration ✔Handoff to Development If you're looking for a designer who can deliver high-quality work and make you chuckle at the same time, look no further. Press *INVITE* and let's start😊
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    Video Editing
    Videography
    Web Development
    Illustration
    Packaging Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Web Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Logo Design
    Brand Identity & Guidelines
    Social Media Imagery
    Presentation Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Graphic Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.4/5
    • (35 jobs)
    🎯15+ years of experience in Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, and Brand Narratives & Copywriting and Co-Founder Shimeji Creatives 🚀 Storytelling and strategy for your brand: experienced strategist, content creator, writer. ✍️Dedicated to ideas & narratives and highly skilled in brand strategy, marketing strategy, corporate communication and brand management across a wide range of industries. 📈 Strong media and communication professional with a background in filmmaking and a passion for supporting brands and organisations, driving and experiencing change. 🤝I work with individuals, brands and organisations on marketing and brand strategies, balancing brand values, audience needs and market opportunities. Professional Focus and Expertise for businesses and brands: 📌Creative Marketing Strategies and Content Strategy 📌Corporate Social Responsibility Narratives 📌Branding and Rebranding 📌Change Management Brand Narratives, Tone of Voice, Copywriting ✍️Brand Tone of Voice ✍️Brand Mission & Vision ✍️Brand Copywriting ✍️Website Copywriting ✍️Social Media Copywriting ✍️Educational Design | E-Learning | Online Course Writing ✍️Online Course Scriptwriting and Copywriting ✍️Educational Brand Narratives and Promotional Copywriting ✍️Brand Narratives and Creative Content ✍️Educational and Promotional Scriptwriting ✍️Pitch Deck Copywriting Strategic Focus and Marketing Expertise: 🚀Brand Marketing Strategy 🚀Launch & Growth Strategy 🚀Content Marketing Strategy 🚀Localized Marketing Strategies 🚀Brand Strategy & Brand Positioning 🚀Brand Audit and Competitor Audit 🚀Brand User Personas 🚀Brand Research & Market Research 🚀Email Marketing & Customer Acquisition 🚀Social Media Content & Strategy 🚀Organic Content and Paid Advertising Strategy 🚀Content Engagement Strategy & Content Formats 🚀Sales and Support Marketing Strategy 🚀Creative Multi-platform Strategies 🚀Innovative Ideas and Out-of-the-box-thinking 🚀Campaign Strategy & Crowdfunding Strategy 🚀Digital Storytelling & Visual Storytelling 🚀Video Content Strategy Interests: - Art and Design - Semiotics - Documentary Storytelling - Global Impact Campaigns - Immersive Experiences - Low-Impact Travel
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    Website Copywriting
    Brand Positioning
    Copywriting
    Marketing Strategy
    Storytelling
    Content Writing
    Growth Strategy
    Campaign Copywriting
    Narrative
    Sustainability
    Creative Strategy
    Content Strategy
    Corporate Social Responsibility
    Brand Research
    Scriptwriting
  • $53 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (22 jobs)
    🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 🎩 | $500M+ Raised | 3000+ Investor Connections | 10X More Investor Meetings Hey there! I'm your pitch deck magician, who can help you transform your startup's story into a captivating and persuasive masterpiece. My pitches have helped clients raise over $500M+ from top VCs like Microsoft, PETRONAS, and many more! With a powerful network of 3000+ investors and the HIGHEST investment success rate on Upwork, my clients enjoy 10X more investor meetings. 🌟 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 🌟 "Ashkan delivered top-notch work, meeting deadlines and providing excellent communication. Highly recommended!" 🚀 "Best experience on Upwork. Ashkan exceeded expectations, providing outstanding mentorship for startups." 💯 "Ashkan's knowledge and passion make clients successful. Highly valued pitch deck expert and consultant." 🧠 "Clients praise Ashkan's creativity, positive attitude, and ability to exceed expectations. A true professional." 🌠 "Ashkan is highly recommended for pitch deck strategy, presentation, and fundraising consulting. A game-changer!" 🎯 We might be a great fit if: 👇 ✅ Your startup is more than just an idea. ✅ You're open to constructive criticism (brutal honesty leads to success!). ✅ You want a comprehensive solution, not just a design. ✅ You need a pitch deck speech, financial projections, and more. ✅ You're aiming to raise $1M-100M in Seed-Series A, B, C. When you work with me, you'll get: 🌟 ✨ The BEST DESIGNED PITCH DECK & STORYTELLING on Upwork. ✨ 10-20 hours of 1-on-1 video calls for pitch perfection. ✨ A 0% equity, no credit CO-FOUNDER in me. ✨ Executive Summary and Investor list of 3000+. ✨ Market research and competitor analysis. My clients have A LOT to say about me: 🗣️ I've worked with the former CFO of Starbucks, restaurant chain owners, and many entrepreneurs who have successfully pitched to Silicon Valley VCs and accelerators like NewChip, Draper University, Y-Combinator, and more! 💥 We might not be a good fit if: ❌ ❌ You want a pitch deck in 2 days. ❌ You just want an introduction to investors. ❌ You want a 50-page investor pitch deck. 🦄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲: I'm a seasoned entrepreneur with experience as an investor, advisor, mentor, teacher, and director. I've pitched to hundreds of investors, worked with 3 VC firms, 10+ accelerators, and studied entrepreneurship at Draper University and U.C. Berkeley. I've sold courses to thousands of students and authored 4 books on entrepreneurship and viral marketing. I've reviewed 1000+ pitch decks and taught 1000+ founders. 📚 ⚡️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: ✅ Open-minded and eager to learn. ✅ First-time founders get a discount – I've been in your shoes! 👟 Ready to take your pitch deck to new heights? Let's chat! 🚀
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    Digital Project Management
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Presentation Design
    Management Consulting
    Startup Consulting
    Business Consulting
    Startup Company
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Investment Strategy
    Lean Startup
    Business Coaching
    Business Modeling
    Executive Summary
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (45 jobs)
    I've spent 20 years helping grow businesses through growth strategies, business improvement and governance. Throughout this career, I've helped innovate and introduce new products to market, including completely disrupting the email marketing industry, leading the evolution towards marketing automation. I developed the first-ever marketing automation business model and innovated in the areas of media attribution and databases, creating the UK first Customer Data Platform (CDP). All my businesses have shown significant growth and part of that comes from my skills in sales & marketing. I have a strong passion for these areas, I believe they should be the centre of any business and everything works around them, as this is the thing that drives company growth. I think string, thought leadership is key, through both written evidence and strong presenting, where you understand the client need and articulate how you can solve it. As an executive & non-executive director, as well as a founder & entrepreneur, I've always put a strong emphasis on building the company culture of my businesses and working hard with teams to build inclusive working environments where I believe people work best when they feel appreciated. I've been a mentoring for people within my businesses, but also for business owners in other companies, who I have helped in their personal development, as well as the business they work for. I've written the go-to-market and business strategies for multiple businesses, taking ownership of their delivery and ensuring that the whole business is bought into the strategy. I have done extensive market research to ensure propositions are aligned to not just the business but the industry as a whole. My current business is all about helping startups and small businesses to grow and take control of marketing. I coach and train people so that they can do the work themselves, avoiding large agency fees and expensive marketing budgets. I firmly believe people can do more if they understand a subject and are encouraged to take control of it. Working efficiently is a big part of what I teach and a lot of this is about knowing what not to work on because the choices and options are so vast they often make people and businesses feel overwhelmed. As part of this, I've developed a unique set of tools for small businesses, allowing them to work like big brands but with less effort or budgets. These include a marketing plan for small business, audience avatars, social media conversation starters and a channel mapping tool. Throughout my career, I have written extensively about these subjects, in industry journals & magazines, for company blogs, in white papers, on publications like Medium.com, as well as presenting on the subjects at key industry events. I left my role as CEO at RedEye to focus on setting up a new business dedicated to helping business owners take control of their working lives but also to dedicate more time to my passion for writing, in whatever format. I intentionally took the decision to offer my writing skills below what I am told they are worth because my goal in leaving my executive role was to help more people and businesses at all levels. Previously I'd helped massive global brands make millions more, but in reality, billion-dollar companies don't appreciate that as much, so I wanted to work with businesses that I can have more of an impact on. I put this into my writing and hourly rate, but only working with businesses where I think I will help them and add value. Finally, my non-work passion is sport. Basketball, football, soccer, athletics, martial arts and trail running are some of the things that I love to participate in, watch and write about.
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    Email Marketing
    Sales & Marketing
    Sports & Recreation
    Business Plan
    Business Writing
    Digital Marketing
    Business Coaching
    Career Coaching
    Marketing Automation
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (72 jobs)
    I am a very senior professional with a diverse background that is probably unusual for this site. I am on Upwork because I am semi-retired and I enjoy helping people with their projects and giving general business support and advice. My experience includes being a university professor, a small tech business owner, a senior advisor in the U.S. government, and a business consultant focused on startup strategy, research fundraising, and Federal and state resources. You can learn more about my background from my LinkedIn profile, just search for James Kadtke Ph.D. Here are some of the skills I bring to the table: -- Superb research skills (including scientific) for a wide range of subject areas. I can research a topic, synthesize the material, and write concise summaries or more elaborate documents -- Excellent writing skills: I have over 80 peer-reviewed publications, and have contributed to countless other reports for the government, businesses, think tanks, and popular media. You can review some of my work at Researchgate under the profile James Kadtke or simply Google search my name. -- Extensive expertise in running and growing a business and finding funding and other resources; I often consult for startups on strategy -- Extensive experience in government and politics, and how to engage with agencies and leadership, so I can craft or review written materials for sensitivity and relevance -- Superb computer and social media skills -- I have been an independent consultant or contractor for nearly 30 years so I am quite comfortable performing on contracts and I strive hard to deliver the best products within time and cost requirements I think you will find that my hourly rate published here is well below most consultants with comparable skills. I am also always willing to negotiate costs to fit within a client's budget.
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    Defense & Military
    Politics
    Business Development
    Writing
    Innovation Strategy
    Proposal Writing
    Article Writing
    Business Management
    Grant Research & Prospect List
    Grant Writing
    Fundraising
  • $35 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (173 jobs)
    I have a degree in journalism and 20 years of experience writing and editing for newspapers, magazines, blogs, and a book publishing company. I have also edited many published books. I am passionate about what I do and strive to exceed clients' expectations. View some of my articles at muckrack.com/carriesnider
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    Developmental Editing
    Writing
    Journalism Writing
    Proofreading
    Copy Editing
    Book Editing
    Article Writing
    Blog Writing
    News Writing
    Copywriting
    Newsletter
  • $185 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (88 jobs)
    Hi, I’m Warren, I am an Executive Coach and Business Mentor specializing in helping entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential. Through my coaching, clients experience significant personal and business performance growth, resulting in high revenue growth, increased clarity of direction, and stronger leadership capabilities. What My Clients Achieve: • Clarity on vision, goals, and strategic direction • Accelerated business growth and faster execution of plans • Increased confidence in achieving ambitious targets • Enhanced leadership and decision-making skills through personalized coaching What I Bring to the Table: • Accountability Partner: I ensure my clients stay on track with their goals. • Proven Senior Leader and Mentor: Extensive experience in high-stakes corporate and startup environments. • Productivity and Performance Specialist: Expertise in the GTD (Getting Things Done) methodology for optimized productivity. Areas of Expertise: • Executive & Leadership Coaching: ICF-certified coaching to help leaders reach new heights. • Business Mentorship: Specializing in Retail, Property, Startups, and Technology. • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Crafting and executing strategic GTM plans. • Productivity Coaching: Leveraging GTD methods for peak personal and professional performance. Career Highlights: • Led a Managed Services Organization for a Global IT Services company, focusing on scaling and operational excellence. • General Manager responsible for launching and expanding new business areas. • Co-Founder of three UK-based businesses in Property, Retail, and Consultancy. • Successfully raised over £300k on Seedrs for a retail business, scaling it from £0 to over £1m in revenue within two years. • Extensive experience in GTM planning, strategic development, and execution. • Mentorship roles with Virgin StartUp, Henley Business School, and TechStars Global Mentor. Industry Experience: With a diverse background across IT Services, Government, Startups, Travel, Retail, Consultancy, and Property, I bring a unique perspective to each client engagement. My industry insights allow me to tailor strategies that resonate in today’s complex business landscape. In an ever-evolving business environment, traditional education only gets you so far. My mission is to support your journey by unlocking new clarity, growth, and performance levels. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership and business to the next level, let’s start with an initial consultation to discuss how to partner to achieve your goals. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” - Aristotle
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    Market Planning
    Coaching Session
    Marketing
    Sales Leadership
    Coaching
    Leadership Training
    Leadership Skills
    Business Consulting
    Life Coaching
    Career Coaching
    Leadership Development
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Leadership Coaching
    Business Coaching
    Executive Coaching
  • $52 hourly

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