Operations Consultants
Consultants are listed alphabetically by company name.
If they speak a language other than English, it is noted.
Please note you are not limited to this list of consultants. You are responsible for choosing and vetting any consultant, whether they are on this list or not. This is simply a list of consultants our clients have used in the past.
Better Sign Shop (Clockwork Consulting Inc) Point Person: Bryant Gillespie (he/him) Other consultants: Peter Kourounis, Michael Riley https://www.bettersignshop.com bryant@bettersignshop.com (304) 909-7446 Based in Bluefield, WV Optional description from consultant: We're a collective of industry experts that specialize in helping sign and print shop owners systemize and grow their businesses. We host the industry's leading podcast - the Better Sign Shop Podcast - https://podcast.bettersignshop.com/ and we provide coaching, training, and other specialized services for the sign and print industry. If you're ready to unlock the next level of growth for your shop, reach out for a free discovery call. We can help you with growth plans, workflow development, automation strategies, training, and more. Build a better sign and print business with our platform of tools for growing shops. Focuses: Business consulting, manufacturing, project management, workflow Chris Handberg Consulting Point Person: Chris Handberg (he/his) https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-handberg-49312925/ christopherhandberg@gmail.com 317/437-0785 Based in Indianapolis, IN Optional description from consultant: For over 15 years, Chris Handberg has served the community through building partnerships, achieving fundraising goals, developing curriculum and facilitating strategic planning with key stakeholders while focusing on authentic diversity. Focuses: Nonprofit Support; Facilitation; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social Enterprise Support; Human Resources. Culinary Consulting Point Person: Justin Dean (he/him) wdcinotr@gmail.com 859/380-7470 Based in Fort Mitchell, KY Optional description from consultant: Food & Beverage Start-up Support, Product Development, Menu Build Out, Design/Layout, Local Sourcing- Product Development and Third Party Co-packing Assistance. Focuses: Manufacturing; Project Management; Restaurants; Strategic Planning; Facilities; Customer Service Dedicated Web Design LLC Point Person: David Beaulieu (he/his) Other consultants: Timothy Jensen, Bob Stamper https://dedicatedwd.com/ david@dedicatedwd.com 859/358-8043 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: We specialize in WordPress websites, but can build on most popular platforms. Within WordPress, we focus on providing the complete package: web design, hosting, domain names, website care, website security, email, email security, SSL certificates, and ongoing support/training. Focuses: Analytics; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Web Design; Website Hosting, SSL Certificates, Local SEO, Cloud Backups, Domain Names, Website Security, Website Care, Email Hosting; IT Evolve Business Services Point Person: Maria Mendoza (she/her) **ENGLISH & SPANISH mmendozabc@outlook.com 816-787-5627 Based in AZ Optional description from consultant: Business Coaching bilingual services (English/Spanish), I offer professional services in business coaching and accounting. Please find below a detailed description of my services. 1. Start your business from an idea to launch 2-hour orientation session. Cover various critical aspects of business startup, including but not limited the following: -Location -Startup Cost -Legal Structure - Business Name - Registration Process - Business bank account: when and what to ask before opening a business account. - Business Insurance *After 24 hours I assist clients in the registration with the State, IRS, and other permits. 2. Launch your business online: a. Setup your business on Google Business b. Setup your business in social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) 3. Accounting: For businesses that require accounting assistance, I offer a range of services. These includes the following: a. Bookkeeping basics b. QuickBooks online c. Excel (income statement) 4. Canva for businesses Focuses: Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Market Analysis; SEO; Social Media; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Financing; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Customer Service Gearhart Consulting, LLC Point Person: Amanda Gearhart (she/her) www.peacelovewebhost.com argrt00@gmail.com 606-879-1281 Based in Eubank, KY Optional description from consultant: Amanda Gearhart is an information and technology professional with 20+ years of experience in leadership, management, and community building in government entities and non-profit organizations. She is an experienced facilitator and project manager dedicated to helping non-profit organizations research, plan, implement, measure, and report on projects, strategic planning, and community initiatives. Amanda is passionate about helping creators, small businesses, non-profits, and libraries with their technology needs. She primarily provides website development and hosting in WordPress but can build on most popular platforms. From basic troubleshooting- “Why isn’t this printer working?”- to training you or your staff to manage your daily tech needs, she’ll work with you to provide the best solutions to develop and grow your brand. Website Review, Redesigns, and new setup, Webhosting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Software Implementation and migration, Quickbooks, Google Ads, Content Development, WordPress, Library Automation Systems Focuses: Marketing; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; SEO; Social Media; Web Design; Operations; Customer Service; IT; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning Go 2 Girl, LLC Point Person: Vanessa Pennoyer Other consultants: Erin Jones (Director Of Business Support) https://www.go2girl4results.com vanessa@go2girl4results.com (502) 303-6030 Based in Shelbyville, KY Optional description from consultant: Offers Diverse Certification - Women, Minorities, Veterans, LGBTQ+ Business Owners, (Local, State, Federal, 3rd Party). From a career perspective, I've held marketing, sales, and business development for industries including, Beverage, Accounting, Medical, Architecture, Wholesale and Logistics. My education completing my MBA was a focus on marketing. I enjoy research and details to make clients have informed decisions. My mission is to Influence Relationships to Inspire Change. Most businesses operate with a mindset of, "This is how we've always done this" mentality. Go 2 Girl LLC offers services that have a niche target market and is often a disrupter for DEIB efforts. Focuses: Business Consulting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Workshops, Marketing, Operations, DEIA. iSAFE Complete Managed Services Point Person: Bob Stamper (he/his) Other consultants: Zac Brandenburg, Kamilla Gilfedder, Chris May isafecomplete.com bob@isafecomplete.com 859/200-0428 Based in Richmond, KY Optional description from consultant: Managed IT services that include anti-virus backups, patch management, web protection, and compliance support. We also provide web development services and VolP telephone services. Focuses: Marketing; Technology Support & Cyber Security; Web Design; Digital Marketing; Logo; SEO; Social Media Joker Business Solutions Point Person: Mike Johnson (he/him/his) Other consultants: Nate Eldridge https://jokerbusiness.solutions/ mike@jokerbusinesssolutions.com 859-554-0003 Based in Lexington, KY Option description from consultant: Joker Business Solutions helps organizations invest in technology that creates real value and builds the right things at the right time. This includes Managed IT services, website design, website hosting, and credit card processing. Focuses: Web Design; Social Media; Video Production; SEO; Print; E-Commerce; Logo; Digital Marketing; Analytics; IT Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development (KCARD) Point Person: Brent Lackey (he/him) Other consultants at KCARD: Spencer Guinn, Myrisa Christy, Ali Hulett, Terryn Varney, Maddie Grider, Ali Kerr www.kcard.info blackey@kcard.info 859/550-3972 Based in Elizabethtown, KY Optional description from consultant: KCARD is a nonprofit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. We provide educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses. Focuses: Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Agricultural businesses and cooperatives; Business Consulting; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Market Analysis; Social Media; Facilities La Terza Coffee Point Person: David Gaines (he/him) laterzacoffee.com david@laterzacoffee.com 513/607-0348 Based in Cincinnati, OH Optional description from consultant: Helping guide coffee shop owners and managers from an idea to opening and thriving in your community. Focuses: Restaurants; Social Enterprise Support Lee Ann Weinberg and Associates Consulting LLC Point Person: Lee Ann Weinberg (she/her/hers) lee@leeannweinberg.com (205) 266-0283 Based in Louisville, KY Focuses: Business (General); Operations; Non Profit Fund Development, Governance, Grant Writing, Organizational Assessments; Business Consulting; Non-Profit Support; Project Management; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social media; Operations and organizational structure Nick Hulstine (he/his) nickhulstine@gmail.com 785-452-2689 Optional description from consultant: Specializes in restaurants & theatres S Media Point Person: Jason Hoskins (he/his) Other Consultant: Greg Kitzmiller http://smedianow.com info@smedianow.com 606/864-8936 Based in London, KY Optional description from consultant: S-Media is a full-service digital marketing and information technology solution provider. Focuses: Project Management; Restaurants; Strategic Planning; Digital Marketing; Analytics; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design; Customer Service; Facilities; IT; Contact Center TVS Consulting Point Person: Terry Salyer (he/him) terry.salyer14@gmail.com 606/367-3839 Based in Salyersville, KY Optional description from consultant: Professional Business Development Executive Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Manufacturing; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Restaurants; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Analytics; Logo; Market Analysis; Print; Social Media; Video Production; Digital Marketing; Customer Service; Facilities; Human Resources
