Free one-on-one consulting to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.
Whether you’re starting a business, growing an existing company, or overcoming operational challenges, receive personalized guidance from Oakland Thrives’s Start-up & Turnaround Specialist, Donna Bauer.
Business Growth & Strategy Session provides Oakland County entrepreneurs, startups, and
existing small business owners with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Oakland
Thrive’s Startup & Turnaround Specialist, Donna Bauer, for a confidential business
assessment and growth strategy session.
Participants will receive individualized guidance regarding business planning, growth
opportunities, operational challenges, cash flow concerns, profitability improvement,
financing options, marketing strategies, staffing issues, and business turnaround solutions.
Each participant will receive actionable recommendations, identified next steps, and
connections to relevant resources and support services. Sessions are designed to help
business owners evaluate their current situation, address obstacles, and develop practical
strategies for sustainable growth.
Appointments will be scheduled in advance and require registration and completion of a
business intake form.
Participants will receive:
• An objective assessment of their business’s current health and performance
• A clear understanding of what’s working and what’s not working in their business
• Identification of critical issues impacting profitability, cash flow, operations, and growth
• Insight into the root causes behind business challenges rather than just the symptoms
• Prioritized recommendations for immediate and long-term improvement
• Strategies to increase revenue, improve margins, and strengthen financial performance
• A practical action plan with clear next steps for recovery, growth, or expansion
• Greater confidence in making informed business decisions