As a successful entrepreneur, I understand the day-to-day operations required in running a business and enjoy the challenges and opportunities that go along with it. Informally I have worked alongside my fellow Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees to share ideas to build stronger businesses. Formally, I have consulted on franchise committees and provided guidance to other entrepreneurs. I am excited to finally be in a position to take business consulting to the next level and help fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their businesses.
My experience in operating a small business for the past 7 years has provided me with experiences in maintaining all the needs of the business. From book keeping to sales, I have a broad range of administrative experience and can help your small business run more efficiently and effectively, while maintaining a high energy experience for your customers. Whether you operate a direct to consumer, business to business or not-for-profit, my skills and talents are adaptable to a wide variety of organizations. I specialize in:
- Helping to define your company culture
- Strategies for staff training
- Strategies for policies and procedures
- Strategies for inventory evaluation and buying and turning inventory
- Strategies for providing a high-level and “high energy” experience and excellent service to customers
- Strategies for better organization and time management
- Strategies for delegation to managers and staff
- Sales strategies for your products and services
- Techniques for empowering your team
- Finding operating efficiencies
- Visual merchandising
- Marketing strategy and digital marketing evaluation and services
- Working with your Franchisor
- Importing products from the USA (if you operate a business in Canada)
With experience as a franchisee and small business owner, I understand and can help you navigate the unique challenges of running your business. As a birder, naturalist, tour leader and ecotourism and adventure tourism specialist, my skill set lends itself well to businesses and organizations involved in these niche industries including, but not limited to:
- Tour Companies
- Accommodations (Hotels, Lodges, Air B & B’s, etc.)
- Transportation Companies
- Nature Festivals
- Nature-based Not for Profits
- Botanical Gardens*
- Garden Centers*
- Nature Centers*
- Outdoor Education Centers and Forest Schools
- Animal Rehabilitation Centers
- Eco and Adventure Tourism Attractions
- Businesses looking to attract birders as clients
- Businesses looking to attract Canadians as clients
*- Please note as a small business owner of a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise, I cannot assist any businesses whose focus in whole or in part is backyard bird feeding, due to a conflict of interest
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