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Gdansk, Poland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m a Google Sheets & Excel expert with 5 years of experience creating smart, easy-to-use planners that help people stay organized and plan their lives. I design budget planners, wedding planners, and many other custom tools tailored to your needs. If you want a clean, functional, and personalized spreadsheet that makes life easier — I’m here to help!
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Excel
- Budget Planning
- Budget Management
- Product Design
- Canva
- Printable File
- Excel Formula
- Apps Script API
- AppSheet
- Data Analysis
- KPI Metric Development
- Dashboard
- Looker Studio
Multan, Pakistan
Top Rated Plus 🏆 | Local SEO Specialist | Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) | Citation Building | Link Building | Technical SEO | SEO Audits | On-Page SEO | Keyword Research Hi, I’m Muhammad Amir, 5+ years experince. helping local & service-based businesses rank higher on Google Search + Google Maps (Local 3-Pack) and turn that visibility into calls, leads, and sales. Are you facing any of these problems? ❌ Your business is not showing in Google Maps ❌ Competitors are ranking above you in the Local Pack ❌ Your website isn’t getting calls/leads from organic traffic ❌ Google Business Profile is suspended / not optimized / not getting results ❌ NAP is inconsistent across directories ❌ Website has technical SEO issues (indexing, speed, crawl errors) If yes — you’re in the right place ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 (𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬) I specialize in Local SEO Optimization, Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization, Citation Building, White-Hat Link Building, Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, and SEO Audits to grow rankings and real business results. ✅ My goal is simple: 📍 Improve local visibility → 📞 Increase calls/leads → 💰 Grow revenue 🧠 My Local SEO Strategy (Proven Process) 🔎 Step 1: Local SEO Audit + Competitor Research I analyze your current rankings, competitors, local pack factors, GMB/GBP health, website SEO, citations, backlinks, and technical issues. 🛠 Step 2: Fix the Foundation (Technical SEO + On-Page SEO) I resolve the SEO blockers that stop Google from trusting your website: ⚡ Site Speed / Core Web Vitals 🧭 Indexing & Crawlability (GSC issues, robots.txt, sitemap) 🔁 Redirects / Canonicals / URL structure 🏷 Meta titles/descriptions + headings (H1/H2/H3) 🧩 Schema Markup (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Review) 🔗 Internal linking + content optimization 📍 Step 3: Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization This is the #1 asset for local rankings 🔥 ✅ Setup / Audit / Fixes ✅ Categories, services, keywords & locations ✅ Business description + products/services optimization ✅ Posts strategy, Q&A, photos, tracking ✅ Local 3-Pack ranking improvements 🧾 Step 4: Citation Building + NAP Consistency Google trusts businesses with consistent local data ✅ 📌 Manual citations on trusted directories 📌 NAP cleanup (Name/Address/Phone consistency) 📌 Duplicate listing guidance 📌 Authority signals to boost maps rankings 🔗 Step 5: White-Hat Link Building (Safe + Powerful) I build authority the right way (no spam) ✅ 🌐 Niche + local backlinks 📍 Geo-relevant links for local pack growth ✍️ Outreach-based link building 🧱 Backlink strategy to increase Domain Authority ✅ My Core SEO Services 📌 Local SEO Optimization 📌 Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization 📌 Local SEO Audit + Technical SEO Audit 📌 Citation Building + Cleanup (NAP) 📌 Keyword Research (Local + Service Keywords) 📌 On-Page SEO (Titles, Meta, Headings, Content, Internal Links) 📌 Technical SEO (Speed, Indexing, Crawl, GSC Fixes) 📌 Link Building (White Hat Backlinks) 📌 Content Optimization for Local Pages (Service/City Pages) 📌 WordPress SEO + Shopify SEO 🏆 Best For Industries Like: 🏠 Home Services: HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Electricians, Pest Control, Cleaning, Landscaping ⚖️ Professional: Lawyers, Accountants, Real Estate, Consultants 🏥 Health: Dentists, Chiropractors, Clinics, Therapists, Med Spas 🍔 Food: Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Catering 🛍 Retail: Local shops, showrooms, stores 🚗 Automotive: Repair shops, detailing, towing, dealers 🛠 Tools I Use 🔍 Ahrefs • SEMrush • Moz • Screaming Frog • SurferSEO 📊 Google Search Console • GA4 (Google Analytics) • GBP Insights 🌟 What You Get Working With Me ✅ Keyword-focused Local SEO plan for your area ✅ Manual work (no automation spam) ✅ Strong local signals + authority improvements ✅ Clear action steps + transparent reporting ✅ Focus on real leads & sales, not “empty rankings” 📍 I’ve worked with businesses targeting locations in USA, UK, Canada & Australia and helped them improve visibility in Google’s Local Pack / Maps results. 🤝 If you want to dominate local search, rank higher on Google Maps, and get more calls/leads — message me now. 📩 Send me your website + location + main services, and I’ll share a quick view of what’s missing + what we should fix first 🔥 Muhammad Amir Keyword tags: Google My Business Management | Google My Business Reinstatement | Map Pack SEO | Local Search Ranking | Google Maps Marketing Strategy | Reputation Management | Review Optimization | Business Listing Optimization | Online Visibility Growth | Local Lead Generation | Location-Based Marketing | Geo-Relevant SEO | Local Brand Authority | Multi-Location Local SEO | Franchise SEO | Service-Based Business Marketing | Small Business SEO Strategy | Local Organic Growth | Search Visibility Improvement | Local Competitor Analysis | Local Market
- Google My Business Optimization
- Local SEO
- Google Local Business Optimization
- Business Consulting
- Local Citation
- On-Page SEO
- SEO Audit
- Website Audit
- Technical SEO
- Google My Business
- Search Engine Optimization
- Google My Business Listing
- SEO Backlinking
- SEO Competitor Analysis
- Keyword Research
- Google Maps
- SEO Keyword Research
- SEO Localization
- Google Map Maker
- Map Integration
Tampa, Florida
Are you a founder, startup, or growing business looking for a partner who can deliver both business clarity and technical excellence? With over 16 years of experience and a proven track record of helping clients raise over $100M+ and launch scalable digital products, I offer a rare combination of strategic business insight and hands-on development expertise. Whether you need investor-ready documents (pitch decks, business plans, financial models), or you're building a high-performing web/mobile app, I deliver solutions that are tailored, strategic, and designed to drive results. 💼 What I Offer 📊 Business Strategy & Financial Consulting • Investor-Ready Pitch Decks (VC/Angel/Accelerator formats) • Compelling Business Plans (Investment, Visa, or Growth-focused) • Clean, clear Financial Models (Cash Flow, Valuation, Projections) • One-Pagers, Executive Summaries, and Visual Storytelling • GTM Strategy, Product Roadmaps, and Startup Positioning 🧑💻 Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Development • MVPs & SaaS Platforms (Scalable & Lean) • Frontend: React.js, Angular, Vue.js, Next.js, Svelte, Tailwind CSS • Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Django, NestJS, .Net • Mobile: React Native, Flutter, Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS) • Admin Panels, Dashboards, Realtime Apps, and APIs • Integrations: Stripe, PayPal, Twilio, Firebase, AWS, and more • CI/CD, Docker, Git, Vercel, Netlify, Firebase Hosting 🌍 Who I Work With I collaborate with startups, SMEs, and enterprise teams across industries like: • FinTech & SaaS • HealthTech & EdTech • E-Commerce & Retail • Crypto & Blockchain • Real Estate, Logistics, Automotive, Media, and More • From Silicon Valley to Saudi Arabia, from bootstrapped founders to funded startups, my work is • adapted to meet your industry, market, and stage of growth. ✅ Why Clients Choose Me 🚀 $100M+ Raised for clients through compelling pitch materials 💡 Tech & Business Fusion – Get strategy, storytelling, and code in one place 🌐 Global Perspective with U.S.-based communication 📈 Results-Driven Approach – Not just deliverables, but business outcomes ⚡ Fast Turnaround & Clear Communication 🤝 One-Stop Partner – From investor docs to MVP launch and beyond 🔍 What You Can Expect ✅ Free discovery call or consultation to understand your goals, business needs, and product vision ✅ Detailed proposal with clear deliverables, timeline, and transparent pricing ✅ Collaborative, agile development process with regular check-ins and milestone reviews ✅ Candid, expert feedback to refine your strategy, UX, and overall product direction ✅ Clean, scalable, and well-documented code built to industry best practices ✅ Professional communication with fast response time and ongoing support ✅ Post-launch maintenance & optimization to ensure performance and long-term success ✅ Flexible delivery options — from team handoff to long-term collaboration, based on your preference ✅ Pitch-ready, polished final product that’s not just functional, but persuasive and market-ready 📂 View my portfolio for real-world examples of startups funded, products launched, and businesses scaled. 📩 Ready to elevate your business and build something great? Let’s connect and turn your vision into reality.
- Full-Stack Development
- Pitch Deck
- Startup Consulting
- Node.js
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Business Plan
- Business Consulting
- Business Development
- Financial Report
- Software Development
- Hybrid App Development
- AI Development
- Payment Gateway Integration
- ChatGPT
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
As a certified graphic designer, I am passionate about helping brands convey their message effectively through design, using the latest technology in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Canva 🖥️. My projects range from creating logos 🎨 and advertising materials 📊 to optimizing social media graphics 📱 and photo editing. These are some of my areas of expertise and tools I specialize in: Areas of expertise: 🖌️ Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva). 🏷️ Logo and branding creation 📢 Design of Advertising Material 📱 Social Media Design 📚 Print Design 🤖 AI image and video generation Software I specialize in: ✔️ Photoshop ✔️ Illustrator ✔️ InDesign ✔️ Canva ✔️ Firefly ✔️ Nano Banana Please contact me for a FREE CONSULTATION or invite me to take a look at your project. I know I can create THE BEST DESIGNS for you and your brand🤝. Note: My spoken English is not perfect, but I can communicate in written form.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- Flyer Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Banner Ad Design
- Business Card
- Business Card Design
- Design Mockup
- Social Post Design
- Flyer
- Banner
- Adobe Firefly
- Influencer Marketing
Lagos Island, Nigeria
Hello friends, Let us start with why you should go with me... I come with years of experience in Business consultancy and Plan writing, with 100+ completed online and offline projects. I have completed business plans for many companies and industries Real Estate, E-commerce, Online mobile app, restaurant, Verizon & AT&T, Beauty & fashion, Healthcare, Education, Hospital, Carpentry, Cannabis/Marijuana, Gym/Fitness, Engineering, Sport, and many more. I have also helped clients take off their business and reach new heights by optimizing the strategy, research, and analyzing their market and competitive position, and create a clear and compelling business plan to articulate their opportunity. My Complete Business Plan will include but not limited to: Executive Summary Mission Statement Keys to Success Goals and Objectives Company Summary Products Services Industry Analysis Market Analysis Summary Competitive Edge and Analysis Competitive Summary Strategy and Implementation Marketing Plan Target Market Segment Strategy Personnel Plan SWOT Analysis Management Summary Important Charts and Graphs My complete financial plan includes: Start-up Summary Revenue Forecast Projected Profit and Loss Balance Sheet Cash Flow Break-even Analysis Graphs and Tables The add-ons of the gig include: Free Cover Page Delivery in MS Word, PDF, and Excel formats. Quick response time Unlimited Revisions BEST REGARDS, Fola
- Content Writing
- Resume Writing
- Financial Planning
- Business Planning & Strategy
- Financial Projection
- Business Plan
- Executive Summary
- Business Presentation
- Presentation Design
Surabaya, Indonesia
I help founders and managers obtain absolute clarity, recovered time, and the elimination of operational friction by translating manual and messy data into automated, intuitive, and structured systems you can actually trust. 📊 Built 50+ dashboards, automations, and reporting tools that clients use in their real day-to-day work 💼 Worked with all kinds of businesses, from marketing and operations to finance and more, translating messy reality into clean, structured systems 🏅 Earned Top Rated (Top 10%) in Spreadsheet Development in just 3 months by focusing on accuracy, stability, and long-term usability 🤝 Trusted for fast communication, curious questions, and solutions that fit each client’s unique needs and workflows I’m William, a spreadsheet and automation nerd in the best way: I like understanding how your work really runs, then quietly building tools that make it lighter, faster, and easier to manage. For the past 4+ years, I have helped businesses turn scattered, exhausting workflows into practical, result-focused systems. My expertise lies in cleaning up messy data architecture so it becomes completely reliable, automating repetitive tasks so they stop eating your week, and building streamlined, intuitive dashboards that actually drive daily decisions. My job is to handle the complex engineering in the background so you can recover your time, gain absolute clarity, and focus on driving the business forward, without ever having to become “the spreadsheet person. 📊 What I Can Build for You • Client & Lead Management Systems → Engineered CRM dashboards and lead pipelines that streamline follow-ups, centralize interactions, and drive conversions—making client management smooth and scalable. • Finance & Forecasting Dashboards → Developed automated tools to track budgets, cash flow, savings, and debt—built for clarity, daily decision-making, and long-term financial insight. • Sales & Performance Analytics → Designed actionable dashboards that spotlight team performance, product sales, and revenue growth—optimized for weekly, monthly, or annual tracking. • Inventory & Operations Trackers → Built end-to-end systems to monitor stock, trace production, and automate data capture—bringing structure, speed, and visibility to daily operations. • Marketing & Content Dashboards → Created data-driven tools to track lead growth, campaign results, YouTube insights, and content plans—automated and visual for instant clarity. • Custom Reporting & Automation Systems → Delivered fully tailored reports, planners, and trackers aligned to client workflows—no complexity, just fast insights and clean execution. 🛠 Tools & Tech I Use • Spreadsheets – Google Sheets & Excel: Advanced formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and other core spreadsheet functions • Automation & Scripting – Google Apps Script, Zapier, Make(.)com, Airtable Automations to eliminate manual workflows • Dashboards & Reporting – Aesthetic, intuitive dashboards in Google Sheets & Looker Studio with KPI trackers and real-time data updates • Data Analytics – From data cleansing and management to insights-driven recommendations • Integrations – QuickBooks, HubSpot, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, YouTube & OpenAI APIs, Google Analytics/Ads, custom API connectors • Google Workspace – Docs, Slides, Drive, Calendar for seamless document creation and sharing 🗣 Client Testimonials Summary “Working with William has been a fantastic experience for many clients. He’s highly skilled in Google Sheets and data management, and always delivers high-quality, reliable results. Clients appreciate how he listens closely to their goals and offers thoughtful recommendations to achieve the best outcomes. His dashboards are not only functional but also clean, intuitive, and easy to use, making data management effortless. William communicates clearly, responds quickly, and consistently meets deadlines. He goes above and beyond expectations, and clients frequently return to work with him again. A trusted expert for anyone looking to streamline their data and reporting workflows.” 🚀 Ready to Simplify, Automate & Visualize Your Data? If you’re losing hours fixing spreadsheets, updating numbers by hand, or second-guessing your dashboards, let’s fix that. Send me a quick message about your current setup and what you wish it could do instead. I’ll help you turn it into a clear, automated system you can rely on every day.
- Google Sheets
- Google Sheets Automation
- Dashboard
- Google Apps Script
- AppSheet
- Looker Studio
- API Integration
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Microsoft Excel
- Power Query
- Visual Basic for Applications
- Excel Macros
- Microsoft Power BI
- Make.com
- Automation
- Google Forms
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- BigQuery
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How to Hire Top Business Planners
How to hire business planning analysts
Need to gather requirements from stakeholders, generate business forecasts, and create a plan for meeting your business goals? A business planning analyst can help.
So how do you hire business planning analysts? What follows are some tips for finding top business planning analysts on Upwork.
How to shortlist business planning analysis professionals
As you’re browsing available business planning analysis consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want a business planning analyst who understands your industry so they can develop the right business strategy for your needs.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., using Excel pivot tables to analyze data).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular business planning analyst.
How to write an effective business planning analysis job post
With a clear picture of your ideal business planning analyst in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective business planning analysis job post should include:
- Scope of work: From business plans to stakeholder management, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or marketing channels, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
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BUSINESS PLANNING ANALYSTS FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is business planning analysis?
Business planning analysis is the practice of using business intelligence to develop and implement plans, processes, and procedures within an organization. The business planning analyst will also often serve as a liaison between the various stakeholders and departments within a company.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in business planning analysis consultants:
- Business planning, development, and analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Business, technical, financial, and/or legal writing
- Business modeling and forecasting
Why hire business planning analysts?
The trick to finding top business planning analysts is to identify your needs. Do you need someone simply to draft a basic business plan? Or do you also need help documenting and generating risk-mitigation procedures? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a business planning analyst?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced business planning analyst may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business planning analysis services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
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