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...do you have a have a startup idea that you need to validate & build? ...or an existing business that you need to fine tune with research & development, to be Go To Market Ready? Hello I'm Elissa & thank you for visiting my profile! I am a 5★ UpWork Expert Vetted All-In-One startup and business consultant from Arizona, United States, and in the past 15+ years, I've have partnered with over 250+ founders around the world to achieve startup success in various stages of development: DISCOVER, PLAN, LAUNCH & GROW STAGES. No matter where you are in your startup journey, I provide all resources from A-Z. ***Let's set up a free (15-min) call to discuss your needs, and set up a game plan*** MY EXPERTISE AT A GLANCE: ★ Market Research & Feasibility Analysis: Actionable insights to validate and refine your business ideas. ★ Startup MVP Development: From concepting to wireframing, ensuring your product meets market needs. ★ Strategic Business Planning: End-to-end business plans, financial modeling, and investor-ready pitch deck presentations. ★ Branding & Positioning: Unique strategies that make your brand stand out in competitive markets. ★ Go-to-Market Strategy: Execution plans tailored to target demographics, including customer journey optimization. HIGHLIGHTS OF SUCCESS: ★ $10M+ investor funding unlocked for various clients with market-ready business plans. ★ Led 250+ startups to success, including SaaS, tech, healthcare, and consumer brands. ★ Empowered WIN Energy Drink to refine its buyer personas, optimize feasibility studies, and craft an investor-winning pitch deck. ★ Partnered with LocalFarmOK to build a robust urban farm event business plan, attracting new markets and investors. CLIENT FEEDBACK SPEAKS VOLUMES: “Her business plan and market insights transformed our pitch deck into a winning tool. Within months, we secured our first round of funding!” – Local Farm OK, Founder “Elissa's guidance on scaling our MVP saved us six months of trial and error. A game-changer for our operations.” – WIN Energy Drink, CEO WHY CHOOSE ME? ★ Over 15 years of startup experience and entrepreneurial excellence ★ Expert Vetted by UpWork, having coached over 250+ startups worldwide ★ "Quality and professional" work is the core standard for all deliverables ★ Proven ability to drive long-term growth while mitigating risks ★ Transparent, collaborative, and committed to your success HOW CAN WE START? Book a free (15-min) consultation call today to discuss your business goals. Together, let’s: ★ Solve your most pressing challenges. ★ Align your vision with a data-backed strategy. ★ Create results that make your startup thrive. Ready to elevate your business? Let’s start now.

UpWork's most experienced attorney freelancer. Licensed attorney with 15 years of experience. Trusted advisor to businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals seeking practical legal guidance, strategic risk assessment, and effective solutions to legal and business challenges. Experience includes contracts, labor & employment matters, business disputes, liability issues, intellectual property, legal research, and strategic advisory services. Graduate of Vermont Law School and Seton Hall University with four advanced degrees. Since launching my practice, I have assisted more than 1,000 businesses and individuals with contracts, disputes, employment matters, risk management, compliance, and strategic legal guidance. I focus on practical solutions, responsive communication, and helping clients make informed decisions that protect their interests and achieve their objectives. Just read what my clients have said below.

Fractional CMO for CEOs done with disconnected marketing. Your ads, funnel, and strategy should work together — not against each other. I fix the system and scale what works. $100M+ revenue. 11:1 ROAS. Yeah, really. (Check the case study.) I'm ready when you are. If you want to take the jump to the next level for your business, keep reading... Strategy says one thing, ads say another, and your funnel leaks everywhere. You've hired specialists who optimize their piece but no one owns the whole picture. That's what a Fractional CMO solves. I step in as your marketing leader — owning strategy, execution, and results. 📈 What I've Delivered as a Fractional CMO: → $12.3M revenue added for a supplement brand (scaled from $500/day to $10K/day ad spend) → 11.1x ROAS for pet tech e-commerce — took them from negative ROAS to $100K/week in ad spend → $30M+ in ad spend managed across Meta, Google, and YouTube → $100M+ in total client revenue generated 🔧 My Fractional CMO Services: ✅ Marketing strategy & positioning — clarify your message, offer, and audience ✅ Full-funnel paid media — Meta Ads, Google Ads, YouTube ✅ Direct response copywriting — ads, landing pages, emails that convert ✅ Funnel & landing page optimization — fix the leaks, increase conversion ✅ Marketing audits & roadmaps — find what's broken, prioritize what matters ✅ Team leadership & vendor management — run your marketing like a real CMO 🎯 Best For: DTC / E-commerce brands ready to scale past $50K/month Local service businesses (solar, home services, contractors) Supplement & fitness companies Businesses ready for Fractional CMO leadership without the $250K+ full-time hire ⭐ What Clients Say: "He will make you a lot of money." — Facebook Advertising Client "He is worth every penny. I trust him with my money, with my business. He is a God-send." — Dr. Susan Swartz "As a Fractional CMO, he brought structure, clarity, and high-level strategic thinking." — Marketing Transition Consulting 🏆 I'm Expert Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork), Top Rated Plus, with a 100% Job Success Score across 99 projects. If you're ready for a Fractional CMO who owns the outcome — not just the strategy deck — message me. Let's see if we're a fit.

Market Research | Competitor Analysis |Market Research Analyst | Go-To-Market Strategy, TAM, SOM and SAM I am Steven, the Founder & CEO of a full-service marketing and growth strategy firm that specializes in market research. I deliver world-class industry reports to my clients, supported by fast and detailed research. I am behind paywall of major global research firms. Leveraging a blend of primary and secondary research, alongside qualitative and quantitative techniques, I ensure a holistic approach to market analysis. My services extend to meticulous report generation, competitive landscape scrutiny, detailed market overviews, data interpretation, and consumer behavior insights. I help founders, consultants, investors, and growth teams turn complex market information into clear, decision-ready strategy. My work combines market sizing, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and go-to-market analysis to help clients validate opportunities, prioritize growth initiatives, and build credible business cases. I am committed to empowering businesses to make informed strategic decisions by providing them with the most exhaustive and precise market intelligence. Partner with me on Upwork to gain a competitive edge through data-driven insights SOW Executive summary Market size TAM SAM SOM Market growth / CAGR Market trends Market challenges Consumer analysis SWOT analysis Competitor analysis Marketing strategy Report will be detailed, well-researched, and visually engaging report What I Can Deliver Market sizing: TAM, SAM, SOM, market value, volume, growth projections, and CAGR Industry research: market structure, major trends, growth drivers, restraints, and emerging opportunities Competitive analysis: competitor mapping, benchmarking, pricing, positioning, product comparisons, and SWOT analysis Go-to-market strategy: target segments, market-entry considerations, channel strategy, messaging, and launch priorities Customer and consumer insights: audience profiling, buying behavior, unmet needs, social listening, review analysis, surveys, and interviews Investor and strategy support: evidence-backed insights, market narratives, data points, references, and quotes for pitch decks and business plans Research operations: survey design, online survey management, pilot-test feedback, focus-group/interview support, and survey quality assurance Dashboards and reporting: Excel models, Power BI dashboards, Tableau visualizations, and executive-ready reports DATABASE ACCESS - PAID IBISWorld, Statista, GrandViewResearch, Euromonitor, Capital IQ Pro Forrester Research Medicine Intelligence CSMAR, Factiva Dow Jones Euromonitor THOMSONONE CEIC Mergent Online statista EPS DATA IBISWorld Frost & Sullivan EMIS Market Research eMarketer Guoxin Real Estate Information Network CapitalIQ S&P Gartner Eikon Mintel WinGo Financial Text RESSET IDC D&B Hoovers PitchBook BCC Research Business Monitor Online China Industrial Enterprise Database Mergent Archives (Historical Report Library) imt GALE Market Share Report White Paper Database SDC Global M&A Database S&P NetAdvantage Food Science Source SBRNet - Sports Market Report Bizminer Emerald SOFTWARE SKILLS Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Qualitrics, SurveyMonkey, Voxco, Similarweb, Semrush. Alchemer, Foleon Looking forward to working together on your project - feel free to get in touch!