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- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our clients are more than a consumer they are an extension of BusinessFOCUS Systems family. BusinessFOCUS SYstems service fees: Discussion Points: 1. The federal government doesnt make general grants to small businesses. FUND DEVELOPMENT. Research Fund Development Opportunities Research for up to three (3) lenders and grant opportunities and presentation of one (1) is $300.00 per assignment. Loan Packaging (Up to $50,000.00) $3,125.00 Preparation of Business Plan. Letter of Inquiry/Interests, Proposal, Budget, Budget Justification, Attachments, and Appendix. Services shall include strategic planning, *local travel time, telephone interaction, and attending meetings/workshops/seminars/telephone conferences**. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment. Loan Packaging (Over $50,001.00) Lets Discuss! Crowdfunding Pre-Launching Campaign Development Strategy (90-day) $3,125.00 The Fundraising Pre-Launching Campaign Fee is a flat rate service fee associated with the expense to develop a pre-launching crowdfunding campaign plan to execute strategies to attract and build a support system to fund the campaigns initiative. Campaign Development Package Proposal, Budget, Budget Justification, Attachments, and Appendix Services shall include strategic planning (project development, developing work plans, and telephone interaction. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. Consultancy Services: Provides professional advisement and/or performs professional administrative and technical assignments onsite. $125.00 per hour X the number of hours to perform services. Services shall include strategic planning (project development, developing work plans, *presentations to stakeholders (Board of Directors, Planning Bodies, Advisory Board, officials, committees), *local travel time, telephone interaction, and attending meetings/workshops/seminars/telephone conferences**. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment. STAFFING SOLUTIONS SERVICES. Flat fee: $125.00 for three (3) hours of service per week minimum Also called a virtual office assistant and provides performs professional administrative and technical assignments remotely. PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. Proposal Development Services. Fees for most proposal development assignments range from $3,125.00 - $5,000.00, per assignment, depending on the complexity of the proposal and the length of time to prepare the assignment. Proposal Development Package Letter of Inquiry/Interests, Proposal, Budget, Budget Justification, Attachments, and Appendix Services shall include strategic planning (project development, developing work plans, *presentations to stakeholders (Board of Directors, Planning Bodies, Advisory Board, officials, committees), *local travel time, telephone interaction, and attending meetings/workshops/seminars/telephone conferences**. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment. Grantwriting Services Fees for most grantwriting assignments range from $3,125.00 - $5,000.00, per assignment, depending on the complexity of the proposal and the length of time to prepare the assignment. Proposal Development Package Letter of Inquiry/Interests, Proposal, Budget, Budget Justification, Attachments, and Appendix Services shall include strategic planning (project development, developing work plans, *presentations to stakeholders (Board of Directors, Planning Bodies, Advisory Board, officials, committees), *local travel time, telephone interaction, and attending meetings/workshops/seminars/telephone conferences**. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment. Business Plan Services. Business Plans [exception retail, hospitality, entertainment (e.g. amusement parks)] $1,800.00 per assignment. Business Plan Package Creating a live business plan that realistically blueprints the company and its outlook requires the client to be accessible and involved in the project as this is the clients vision and only the client can communicate what is the companys goal. Detailed description: Executive Summary: The Executive Summary portrays the goal of the business plan, contains financial pro forma highlights, illustrates the company's goals, and establishes key objectives for the current and future development. Company Structure: The corporate structure provides a complete guide to the start-up costs and expenses or a thorough view of the existing company's financial history. The companys structure also conveys the legal registration of the company, ownership structure, and location of operations. Product or Service Description: The product or service description provides a detail description of the company's products and services highlighting the services that the company provides, the products the company sells, and how the company delivers its product or services to its targeted or existing customers. Market and Industry Analysis: The market and industry analysis reflects the synopsis of the current market for the companys products and services. Marketing Plan: The marketing plan details the process the company will use to advertise its products and services to its targeted audience such as ads, email blasts, direct mail, guerilla marketing, outdoor advertising, and lead generation. The marketing plan also identifies who the target audience is and the potential outcomes of marketing based on the trends affecting the local economic landscape. 3-Year Financial Projections (Pro Forma): The financial projections demonstrate how the company will build its financial future. The plan will also illustrate how much money the company will make, how the company will repay the loan(s), and the means to pay its employees. Reports include a Break-even Analysis, Projected Profit & Loss, Projected Balance Sheet and Projected Cash Flow. There is a 30-day turnaround with the final package providing one (1) physical binder plus one (1) electronic copy. **General Additional Expenses All other out-of-pocket expenses such as overnight delivery service, copying, *travel and lodge outside of Palm Beach County (Florida), and postage shall be billed in advanced at cost, plus 15%. Prior approval for shall be requested and approved in writing. Appropriate documentation shall be submitted with request for payment.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I fell in love with communities, both on the Nonprofit and Business development side, working as an AmeriCorps Member in 16 years ago. I truly believe that personally and professionally that "Visions & Ideas" come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes individuals and businesses need a little push towards a great direction to make dreams come true.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Development of Comprehensive Business Plans with a three (3) or five (5) Pro Forma. Procurement of Government Contracts (Federal, State, and Local). Business Development Services (Start-up and Growth). Staffing Solutions (Organizational Management). The company's detailed experience in proposal management and proposal writing methodologies include collecting, writing, and editing technical information to produce succinct, readable documents for audiences with varied levels of technical expertise using cohesive, highly-effective, visually-appealing documents with varying formats and structures.