Get the right people, processes, systems and policies in place, so you can run your business more efficiently, grow faster, and build a more valuable company. We'll help you get the facts, explore your options, reduce risks, and make better decisions. We'll work closely with you to understand your goals and vision, and then develop a realistic business plan that generates superior results.
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We are located in Chicago, Illinois, but we serve clients throughout the country and abroad. We have been in business since 2003. We help start-ups and early stage businesses analyze their markets, determine feasibility, and develop a realistic business plan that is a road map to success, not just a description of the business.
Andrew has advised hundreds of businesses on business strategy, marketing, operations and other issues. He has worked with companies in a wide variety of industry verticals, including energy and environment, medical equipment, biomedical labs, healthcare services, advertising, technology and telecommunications, finance, residential and commercial real estate, insurance, retail, food service, music/entertainment.
Many consulting firms focus on one stage of the business lifecycle. Ground Floor Partners is different - we work with clients at each stage: start-up, growth and maturity. We understand the problems small business owners have to deal with every day: budgets are tight, resources are limited, and a beautiful business plan or strategic plan isn't worth much if it isn't implemented.
Our strategy consulting services are designed to fit the needs of established small businesses and non-profits. We work with organizations at almost every stage of the business life-cycle. Many business strategy consultants engage in a series of one or two day workshops with senior management teams.
A feasibility study is just what it sounds like: a systematic study to understand whether or not a specific project, venture, or approach is feasible. The ultimate outcome of any feasibility report is a go / no go decision. You either move forward or you don't. The study must be based in reality - not pure speculation or abstract theory.
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Janene Rayburn
Jan 30, 2019
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Parker Brock
Nov 17, 2018
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I contacted Ground Floor Partners to help get my startup architectural firm off the ground. They proved to be an invaluable adviser to me, serving as that second voice while providing coaching, guidance, and professional contacts as well. Though the end deliverable may be a custom business plan, it is the honest advice along the process that will become your biggest asset. Would recommend having a chat to see how they can help you grow!
Queen T.
Aug 19, 2018
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Awesome consultants! Great Business plan writers . Has been going above and beyond for me and my ideas since I found them. Andrew and Yvonne connected me with some amazing people (including them) and helpful resources that I probably would've never found out about. Contract is clear and straight forward, so once you're ready for that step of putting all your awesome business idea on paper, Ground Floor Partners will let it be known if its worth a go.
Graham Onak
Dec 28, 2016
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I've worked with Andrew for 8 months, it's clear that he cares about improving his client's business and cuts through the usual sales / marketing fluff. He's an honest guy who prices his business consulting projects fairly. I would highly recommend him for non-profit consulting work, gathering marketing data before launching a business or improving the profitability of an existing business.
