MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Startup Advisory

Our management team members are available to help startup companies finding their way to success. For best results, we appoint one Straten Consulting management team member as your primary contact, but our entire management team will be available for additional support and expertise as needed. Our combined expertise enables startup companies to fully focus on their core expertise without getting distracted by other areas they don’t have expertise for.

The service includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of expertise:

• Creating a Business Model and Plan to make you successful
• Designing a scalable IT Infrastructure using a mix of Open Source and Commercial solutions to meet your requirements
• A Pricing and Payment Processing model that puts you ahead of competitors while lowering cost
• Comprehensive Reviews that include constructive feedback to improve your product
• An industry specific Sales and Marketing Plan
• Setting up an Advisory Board that delivers valuable input to your business

We understand that startup companies have limited resources and capital. As such, we will work with you on a fair and simple compensation plan tailored to your needs.

If you are just ramping up, we are also start offering a “Takeoff Package”. This package is attractively priced to be affordable to cash strapped startup CEOs. It offers the following services for a fixed price.

• Custom Domain Setup
  • Basic WordPress Web Page to establish an internet presence
  • Web Based Email Setup
• Office Network Planning
  • We create you a custom recommendation to plan your office network outlining cost and growth options
• Basic AI Services Recommendation
  • We understand that everybody wants to use AI services, but is there an area (or not yet)in your startup company you can immediately benefit from using AI services?

In addition, you will receive some educational advisory on the following startup company relevant topics:

• Obtain Funding
  • Learn the basics of raising capital to develop a new product or service, hire a team, and to cover operational costs
• Talent Acquisition
  
  • Understand how attracting skilled and passionate employees can be crucial for building a strong foundation and driving innovation
• Networking
  • Learn how building a solid network of mentors, advisors, and industry connections can provide you with valuable guidance, support, and access to resources
• Market Understanding
  • Understand the importance of having a deep understanding of your target market, including customer needs, preferences, and pain points
• Innovative Culture
  • Learn how you can foster an environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and calculated risk-taking is essential for driving innovation
• Scalable Business Model
  • Understand that a scalable business model might allow your company to grow quickly while maintaining profitability
• Strong Leadership
  • If you are a startup CEO, your leadership can be critical for setting a clear vision, making tough decisions, and motivating your team
• Customer Acquisition
  • Any startup needs to develop strategies for acquiring customers including marketing, sales, and customer service
• Partnerships
  • A strategic partnerships can be a game changer to access new markets, technologies, or resources
• Adaptability
  • Any startup should be agile and willing to pivot when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in the market