Business Consulting | Elevated Strategies LLC | East Stroudsburg, PA
Business Consulting

You built something.
Now let's build it right.

Most small businesses in Pennsylvania are run by people who are excellent at what they do — and figuring out the business infrastructure as they go. Strategy, structure, and financial systems aren't afterthoughts. They're what turn a good idea into a business that lasts.

Where Are You Right Now?

Four stages. One consulting system built for all of them.

Business consulting looks different depending on where your business is today. Find your stage below — your consulting track and tier are built around it.

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Pre-Launch / Idea Stage
You have a business idea — or the beginning of one. You're not sure if it can actually work.
  • You have a concept but haven't validated it yet
  • You're not sure how to price it, who to sell to, or how to compete
  • You want to know if this is a real business before you invest real money in it
→ Startup Strategy & Growth Track
2
New Business / Just Starting
You're ready to make it official — or you just did, and now you're not sure you did it right.
  • You need to choose a business structure and understand what it means for taxes and liability
  • You want an EIN, a real business bank account, and a proper foundation
  • You want to do this once, correctly — not redo it in two years
→ Business Structure & Formation Track
3
Running But Unsystematic
You're operating — clients, revenue, work coming in. But the finances are a mess and you don't know if you're actually profitable.
  • You have no real system for tracking income and expenses
  • You're not sure if your pricing covers your costs
  • Tax season feels like a crisis every year
→ Financial Management Track
4
Ready to Scale
You have something that works. Now you need strategy, systems, and a plan that's bigger than what you can figure out alone.
  • You're hitting a ceiling and need a growth plan with actual numbers behind it
  • You're ready to hire, expand, or build a second revenue stream
  • You want a strategic partner — not just a coach, but someone who helps you build the plan
→ Launch or Elevate Tier — all tracks
Not sure which stage fits? Many clients are between stages — or dealing with challenges from more than one. That's exactly what the free discovery call is designed to work through. We'll identify where you are, what's most urgent, and which track and tier makes the most sense.
Consulting Tracks

Three specializations. Each one built for a specific set of business needs.

Your track is the content focus of your engagement — the specific business area we work on and the deliverables you leave with. Confirmed at your discovery call.

BC-Startup · Track 1
Startup Strategy & Growth

For entrepreneurs validating a concept or preparing to launch. We test the idea, build the model, and create the roadmap — so you start with a plan, not a guess.

Key Deliverables
Business model validation & market analysis
Revenue projections (Year 1)
Competitive landscape overview
90-Day launch roadmap
Pitch readiness introduction (Launch & Elevate)
Assessment Workbook F-AW-SS-001 included (7 pages · 12 sections)
BC-Formation · Track 2
Business Structure & Formation

For entrepreneurs forming a business or reviewing an existing structure. We walk through entity selection, PA formation, and the legal and financial basics that protect you.

Key Deliverables
Entity comparison: LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship
Pennsylvania formation guidance & checklist
EIN registration walkthrough
Operating agreement basics
Business banking setup guide
Assessment Workbook F-AW-BF-001 included (5 pages · 10 sections)
BC-FinMgmt · Track 3
Financial Management

For business owners who are operating but don't have financial clarity. We build the systems that tell you whether you're profitable — and what to do about it if you're not.

Key Deliverables
Chart of accounts setup guidance
Cash flow analysis & management system
Break-even calculation
Pricing strategy framework
Monthly financial reporting system
Assessment Workbook F-AW-FM-001 included (6 pages · 12 sections)
How It Works

Consulting is project-based. Here's what the engagement looks like.

Business Consulting is structured differently from coaching. It's milestone-based — meaning we define clear deliverables, a Scope of Work, and measurable outcomes at the outset. Every session has a purpose. Every engagement ends with something tangible you can use.

  • What consulting IS Structured, deliverable-focused, milestone-based. You get a Scope of Work document, a written action plan, and specific outputs — not just conversation.
  • Built around your stage We don't use a template. Your business stage, your track, and your specific challenges shape the entire engagement.
  • What consulting is NOT Not legal representation. Not CPA services or tax filing. Not bookkeeping. Not a replacement for a business attorney or licensed CPA on complex matters. We provide consulting guidance — and we're clear about that distinction.
1
Free Discovery Call — 30 to 45 minutes
We assess your business stage, identify the most pressing challenges, and confirm which consulting track fits. We discuss your goals, your timeline, and what success looks like for you.
Free · No obligation
2
Receive Your Proposal
Within 24 hours: a written proposal with your recommended track, tier, deliverables, timeline, and investment. Everything in writing before you commit to anything.
3
Sign & Submit Your Deposit
Sign the Service Agreement and submit the 50% deposit. Your Google Drive client folder is set up and your intake form is sent immediately.
4
90-Minute Kickoff Session
This is where the work begins. Full business assessment, Scope of Work finalization, and action plan. You leave with a clear, written direction. Not a to-do list — a strategy.
Your Scope of Work is finalized here
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Active Consulting Engagement
Milestone-based sessions. Session recaps within 24 hours. All deliverables organized in your Google Drive folder. Progress reviews built into Launch and Elevate tiers.
What You Walk Away With

Tangible deliverables in every engagement

Business consulting isn't just conversation. Every engagement produces specific outputs you own and can use beyond the engagement.

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Scope of Work Document

Written at kickoff. Defines deliverables, milestones, timeline, and what success looks like. Your engagement is accountable to it.

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Business Assessment Workbook

Track-specific assessment workbook (F-AW-SS-001, BF-001, or FM-001) completed during kickoff — yours to keep and reference.

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Strategic Action Plan

A written, prioritized action plan built around your specific goals, stage, and resources. Not generic advice — your business, your plan.

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Google Drive Client Folder

All session recaps, deliverables, templates, and documents organized in a dedicated client folder — yours to access during and after the engagement.

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Session Recaps — 24 hours

Written recap of every session: decisions made, action items, next steps. Delivered within 24 hours of every meeting.

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30/60/90-Day Follow-Up

Launch and Elevate tiers include structured follow-up check-ins after the engagement closes — to track progress and address what comes up next.

Included in every Business Consulting tier
Free 30–45-min discovery call Business assessment 90-min kickoff session Scope of Work document Session recaps within 24 hrs Email support between sessions Google Drive client folder Track assessment workbook
Investment

Three tiers. Matched to your business stage and goals.

Your tier determines engagement depth and session count. Your track determines deliverables. Both confirmed at your free discovery call.

Business Consulting
Foundation
One focused need. Core deliverables. Solid starting point.
$597
5 sessions incl. 90-min kickoff
Business Consulting
Elevate
Full business transformation. All tracks. Built to scale.
$1,897
12 sessions · 30/60/90-day follow-up

All engagements: 50% deposit at signing · 50% at completion · See full pricing breakdown →

Common Questions

What business owners usually ask us first

My business is very small — is consulting for me?
Yes. In fact, early-stage and small businesses benefit most from consulting because the decisions you make now shape everything that follows. A $597 Foundation engagement that helps you choose the right entity structure and set up your financials properly can save you significantly more than that in corrections later. You don't need to be big to benefit from building it right.
I already have an LLC. Can you still help me?
Absolutely. Having an LLC is the beginning, not the end of the structure conversation. Many clients come to us having formed their LLC but without a proper operating agreement, a business bank account, or a real understanding of how their entity affects their taxes. The Business Structure & Formation track covers all of it — including cleaning up what's already in place.
I'm not sure my idea is ready to be a business yet. Is it too early?
The earlier, the better. The Startup Strategy track exists specifically for the pre-launch stage — validating the concept, testing the revenue model, and building a 90-day launch roadmap before you spend money you can't recover. Many people come to us with something that has real potential but needs structure to become viable. That's exactly what this is for.
I need help with both the business structure AND the financials. What tier do I need?
That sounds like a Launch engagement — which allows for up to two tracks across the eight sessions. We'd typically lead with Formation to get the structure right, then move into Financial Management to build the systems on top of it. At your discovery call, we'll map out exactly what the engagement covers and confirm that it addresses both areas.
Can I work with you on both my personal finances and my business at the same time?
Yes — and this is one of our strengths. You can run a Financial Coaching engagement and a Business Consulting engagement simultaneously or in sequence. Many small business owners find that personal financial stability and business financial clarity need to be built in parallel. We'll discuss sequencing at your discovery call and make sure both engagements are designed to complement each other.
Let's Build It Right

Your business deserves a real plan.
Not a guess.

Your discovery call is 30–45 minutes, free, and no obligation. We'll figure out together where your business is, what it needs, and whether we're the right fit.

info@elevatedstrategiespa.com · elevatedstrategiespa.com · East Stroudsburg, PA