Business Goals
Are you working in your business or on your business?
You have to make dozens of business decisions each day: knowing what you are working towards makes the difference between good decisions and bad surprises. How do you manage it all and still keep business management simple?
Business Goals give your business consistency and growth.
Together we will assess your current situation, diagnose areas for improvement, and ensure that you are making decisions for your business that lead to growth. The Progress program gives you an outsourced Chief Strategist Officer for professional advice and performance tracking.
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$600 kick off session,
Then: $550 per meeting
Monthly or quarterly meetings to track your progress and plan ahead.
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