Gary B.

Founders often know their idea, but lenders, investors, and the market evaluate businesses — not ideas. Turning an idea into a business requires more than a pitch deck or written summary. It requires a clear business model, realistic assumptions, sound financial projections, defined funding requirements, and a practical path from concept to launch. I work with founders on early-stage business planning. I help clients think through the entire business opportunity: the market, business model, startup costs, funding requirements, go-to-market strategy, financial assumptions, and practical next steps. When you work with me, you work directly with me from start to finish. I do not pass your project to a team or junior associate. I can help you refine your idea and vision, then work collaboratively with you to prepare and document: • Business plans and executive summaries • Startup financial models, budgets, and projections • Cash flow forecasts and funding requirements • Profitability, break-even, and pricing analysis • Market research and opportunity evaluation • Go-to-market strategy and customer/channel planning • Business model development and assumption testing • SBA, commercial lending, and investor funding preparation • Review of legal structure options for discussion with your attorney or CPA I have more than 35 years of experience as a CFO, senior finance executive, business consultant, and advisor, along with more than 10 years as an adjunct professor of business and finance. As a published author on business and finance topics, I have also spent considerable time explaining practical business concepts in a way entrepreneurs can understand and apply. I can help you communicate with lenders and potential investors by presenting the information they want, expect, and need to evaluate your business. If you believe this type of guidance could help you move your business idea forward, I would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation and learn more about what you are building. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My hourly rate is $100 an hour, but fixed rate projects are available when scope and deliverables are clearly defined. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------