Business Consulting
Practical Advice Backed by Experience
We help Camden-area business owners make smarter financial decisions with clear, approachable guidance rooted in over 30 years of hands-on experience.
Local Guidance for Growing Businesses
Strategic Support That Fits Your Goals
Running a small business comes with plenty of tough decisions, and you don’t have to make them alone. We work with entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and neighboring towns to offer practical advice grounded in real-world numbers. Whether you’re starting up, expanding, or trying to streamline, we’ll help you understand your financial picture and plan your next move with confidence.
What Business Consulting Includes
Tailored Advice for Local Businesses
Startup Planning
We’ll help you choose the right structure, set up bookkeeping systems, and create a financial roadmap to get your business off to a strong start.
Growth & Expansion Support
Thinking about opening a second location or hiring your first employees? We’ll walk through the numbers and help you weigh the options.
Cash Flow & Budgeting
We analyze your current financials and create strategies to stabilize cash flow, plan for seasonal shifts, and keep your budget realistic.
Operational Insights
We review processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend simple ways to make your day-to-day operations run smoother.
Exit & Succession Planning
Preparing to sell or hand over your business? We can help you organize financials and plan for a smooth transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Consulting Can Help You
Do you only work with certain industries?
We work with a wide range of businesses throughout Camden and Midcoast Maine, including retail shops, service providers, seasonal operations, and professional firms. Our consulting approach is designed to adapt to different industries so the advice you receive is always practical and relevant. We focus on understanding your unique challenges to deliver guidance you can actually use in your day-to-day business.
Can you help me if I’m just starting out?
Yes, we frequently work with new business owners who are in the early stages of planning and need clear direction. We can help you choose the right entity structure, establish bookkeeping systems, and create a realistic cash flow plan to get started. Having this foundation in place helps you avoid costly mistakes and sets you up for long-term success in the Camden and Midcoast Maine business community.
What’s the difference between business consulting and bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping is about keeping your financial records accurate and up to date, while consulting focuses on using that information to make informed decisions. With business consulting, we interpret your numbers to find trends, address challenges, and identify opportunities for growth. The two services complement each other, and many Camden-area businesses benefit from using both together to strengthen their operations.
Do you provide written reports or just verbal advice?
We can provide either or both, depending on your needs. Some clients prefer in-person discussions where we walk through the numbers together, while others like detailed written reports outlining recommendations and next steps. We’ll customize the deliverables to match the way you prefer to review and act on information so you can get the most out of our consulting sessions.
Can you work alongside my accountant or other advisors?
Absolutely. We often collaborate with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals to ensure everyone involved in your business planning is aligned. Our role is to bring clear, organized financial insight to the table, which helps your entire advisory team make better decisions. Working together like this creates a more cohesive plan for your business’s future.