WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT YOU COULD HAVE...
- Steady Cash Flow: A consistent and reliable income stream to support your growth and stability.
- High Customer Retention: Loyal clients who stay with you long-term, providing steady revenue and referrals.
- Diversified Client Base: A balanced mix of clients, reducing the risk of overreliance on a few major ones.
- Effective Marketing and Sales Strategies: Proven techniques to attract and convert your ideal customers.
- Clear Financial Insights: Detailed and accurate financial data to guide your decision-making.
- Structured Processes: Efficient workflows and processes that save you time and reduce errors.
- Optimized Resource Use: Making the best use of your time, team, and financial resources for maximum efficiency and impact.
- A Business That is In Sync with your Desired Lifestyle: Aligning your business operations with your personal values and goals to ensure balance and fulfillment.
- A Dedicated Business Partner: Someone who understands your business deeply and can offer ongoing support and strategic advice.
These outcomes are within your reach! Through a combination of personalized business strategy coaching and the use of customized business insights, you can transform your business and achieve your goals.
Welcome to A. Smith Strategies
Formerly known as Angeline & Associates, LLC, A. Smith Strategies has been dedicated to helping small businesses thrive for over twenty years, specializing in strategic planning and financial insights. The rebranding reflects my commitment to providing solopreneurs and micro-business owners with personalized, expert support tailored to their unique challenges.
As a woman solopreneur or micro-business owner in the service sector, you face unpredictable obstacles that demand customized solutions. Whether you're seeking strategic guidance to tackle immediate hurdles or need insights to fuel long-term growth, I'm here to help you achieve your business goals and create lasting success.
Clear Strategy, Smart Decisions, Lasting Growth
At A. Smith Strategies, I specialize in Business Strategy Coaching—with a unique edge that comes from my extensive accounting expertise. This focused approach allows me to deliver the highest level of support, helping you align every aspect of your business for long-term success.
Simplicity: My service offering is straightforward, designed to give you the clarity you need to focus on what matters most—growing your business without unnecessary complexity.
Complementary Expertise: While my primary focus is Business Strategy Coaching, my background in accounting enhances the strategic guidance I provide. I bring a practical, numbers-driven approach to your business strategies, ensuring your decisions are informed by solid financial insights.
Streamlined Processes: I’ve designed my approach to be efficient and low-hassle, giving you more time to focus on what matters—running and growing your business.
Focused Expertise: My only focus is helping you build a business that’s strategically sound and aligned with your goals. By concentrating on strategy and using financial data to inform decision-making, I offer the best guidance to help you succeed.
With this focused approach, you’ll gain a clear and actionable business strategy, supported by financial insights that guide your every decision. Together, we’ll work to create sustainable growth and long-term success.
What Sets Me Apart?
My approach combines personalized Business Strategy Coaching with a practical, numbers-driven perspective rooted in my accounting expertise. This unique blend allows me to offer highly tailored strategies that are not only actionable but also financially sound. Here’s how my coaching approach sets me apart:
Aligning Strategy with Financial Clarity
Strategic Alignment:
I help you develop business strategies that align with your financial goals, ensuring every decision you make is backed by a solid plan that considers both your vision and the financial reality.
I help you develop business strategies that align with your financial goals, ensuring every decision you make is backed by a solid plan that considers both your vision and the financial reality.
Data-Driven Insights:
With my background in accounting, I offer data-driven insights that inform your strategy, empowering you to make decisions based on clear financial understanding. I combine strategic foresight with financial clarity, giving you a comprehensive view of your business.
With my background in accounting, I offer data-driven insights that inform your strategy, empowering you to make decisions based on clear financial understanding. I combine strategic foresight with financial clarity, giving you a comprehensive view of your business.
You'll benefit from working with me if...
You're a Woman Solopreneur or Microbusiness Owner in the Service Sector:
If you are a woman who either works alone, or you have five or fewer employees and run a business offering services such as bookkeeping, marketing, web development, virtual assistant, social media manager, personal fitness training, or other specialized services, my experience is tailored to meet your needs.
You Want to Maximize Your Profits:
If you're looking to increase your revenue streams without necessarily adding more hours to your workday, I can help you identify and implement strategies to boost profitability efficiently.
You Need Strategic Clarity:
If you’re struggling to identify which areas of your business to focus on for growth and improvement, I can help you gain clarity on your priorities and develop a clear action plan.
You Face Financial Management Challenges:
If managing your finances feels overwhelming, my expertise in accounting can help you create effective financial strategies, manage cash flow, and prepare accurate financial projections.
You Seek Work-Life Balance:
If you're finding it difficult to balance your business responsibilities with personal life, we can work together to set boundaries and optimize your workflow to support a healthier work-life balance.
You're Ready to Embrace Technology:
If you're hesitant or unfamiliar with using technology to automate repetitive tasks, I can guide you on integrating tools and systems that save time and enhance productivity.
You Need an Experienced Business Partner:
If you're the sole owner or decision-maker and need a trusted advisor to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and develop strategies, I provide the partnership and support you need to stay competitive.
You Have a Vision but Need a Plan:
If you have a clear vision for your business but need help creating a strategic action plan to achieve it, I can help you map out the steps to turn your vision into reality.
You Value Non-Judgmental Support:
If you’re looking for someone who will meet you where you are without judgment and help you address your unique challenges, I offer a supportive and understanding approach to coaching.
You're Committed to Growth and Action:
If you're ready to take action and are committed to your business’s growth and success, my coaching will provide the guidance, accountability, and motivation you need to achieve your goals.
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Got Questions? I’ve Got Answers!
1. What exactly does Business Strategy Coaching entail?
Business Strategy Coaching is about helping you clarify your business goals, refine your strategies, and create actionable plans to achieve them. I work with you to identify the areas of your business that need improvement, whether it's a specific challenge you're facing or a broader strategic goal.
While I can guide you through a structured process, my coaching is adaptable to meet your unique needs. Whether you need support with a particular objective or ongoing strategic advice, I’ll provide the guidance and flexibility to help you achieve your goals and align your business with your personal values for long-term success.
2. How does Business Strategy Coaching differ from regular Business Coaching?
My Business Strategy Coaching focuses on creating a clear, long-term plan for your business that aligns with your vision and goals. I help you build a sustainable growth strategy, focusing on the big picture and strategic objectives, rather than just solving short-term challenges. With my background in both business strategy and accounting, I provide a practical, financially sound approach to decision-making, ensuring you’re set up for long-term success.
A Business Coach typically addresses day-to-day operations and immediate issues, such as productivity, leadership, or managing challenges. While they can help with tactical improvements, my focus is on developing a comprehensive strategy that guides your business’s future growth and long-term direction.
Without a clear strategy, small tactical improvements often won’t address the underlying need for long-term sustainability.
3. Do I need to have a specific problem or challenge to benefit from your coaching?
Not at all! Whether you’re just starting out, stabilizing your business, or looking to scale, my coaching can help you. I specialize in guiding solopreneurs and micro-business owners through all stages of business growth. If you feel stuck or uncertain about the next steps, we can work together to clarify your strategy and create a plan that fits your unique business needs.
4. What makes your coaching services ideal for solopreneurs and micro-business owners?
As a woman micro-business owner in the service sector myself, I deeply understand the unique challenges you face. My coaching is designed to be practical, flexible, and tailored to your specific needs. I provide personalized support to help you overcome immediate obstacles, align your business with your personal goals, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're navigating the complexities of running a business solo or balancing various roles, I’ll give you the tools and strategies you need to succeed.
5. What kind of results can I expect from your coaching?
You can expect to see improvements in your business's profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth. By aligning your strategy with your financial realities, you’ll gain more clarity and confidence in your decision-making. Clients often see benefits such as optimized workflows, more consistent cash flow, increased customer retention, and a more strategic approach to marketing and sales.
6. Will you provide me with a detailed, step-by-step action plan?
While I won’t provide a ready-made action plan, I will guide you through the process of developing a clear, actionable business plan that aligns with your unique goals. Together, we’ll break down the steps needed to achieve those goals, and I’ll support you in adjusting your strategies as you move forward to ensure continuous progress.
7. How do you integrate financial expertise into your coaching?
Having a strong financial background allows me to bring a practical, data-driven perspective to your business strategy. I’ll help you understand your financials, track key metrics, and make strategic decisions based on real insights. This means you’ll never just be guessing about your numbers—we’ll work together to ensure your business strategy is financially sound.
8. How long does it take to see results from Business Strategy Coaching?
The timeline for results depends on your business's current stage and goals. Some clients begin seeing positive changes in just a few months, while others may need more time to implement their strategy fully. Regardless, we’ll work together to ensure you’re making steady progress toward your goals.
9. Can I work with you if I’m not ready to scale my business yet?
Absolutely! My coaching is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re just starting or preparing for growth. If you’re not yet ready to scale, we’ll focus on setting a solid foundation, optimizing your current operations, and ensuring you’re financially prepared for the next stage when you're ready.
10. What’s the best way to get started with your Business Strategy Coaching?
The best way to get started is to book a free Discovery Call. During the call, we’ll discuss your business, the challenges you’re facing, and how my coaching can help you create a strategy that works for you. From there, we can determine the best path forward to help you achieve your goals.
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?
Ready to take your business to the next level? Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your needs and how I can help you start, stabilize, and scale your operations.
