Taking the leap to becoming a small business owner can be scary, confusing and unnecessarily expensive. We’re putting an end to all of that! In our Start-Up Your Start-Up sessions, we’ll guide you to the right resources to help you start your business plan, provide information on filing the initial paperwork for the business entity, and offer foundational marketing and financial advice that all start-ups should know. (Additional fees may apply for legal or tax advice through a Cardinal partner.)

Start Up Your Start-Up Package Includes:

• Initial foundational review of existing plans, strategy, cocktail napkin notes, etc.


• Three (3) hours of one-to-one advising focused on starting your small business and connecting you with various small business resources.


• Two (2) additional 30-minute advising sessions to be used any time within one year after the conclusion of your start-up package.

Total Investment: $275

Our Start-Up Strategy package is geared toward entrepreneurs who have already established the business side of their start-up and are in-need of unbiased, strategic advice and guidance. Don’t expect us to just smile and nod the whole time. We’re ready to get our hands dirty with you, and work through ideas to create a strategy that will translate to future success for your small business.

Start-Up Strategy Package Includes:

• Initial foundational review of your existing business model.


• Four (4) one-hour strategy sessions to organize your ideas into actionable items.


• Customized report outlining the strategies built and suggested next steps.


• One (1) 30-minute advising session per month for six (6) months after the conclusion of the strategy sessions.

Total Investment: $795

Our monthly subscription advising services gives small business owners access to a trusted advisor with up to three (3) 30-minute advising sessions per month and unlimited email inquiries. Each new subscription client receives a free 30-minute initial consultation to help us learn more about you and your business.

• Initial 30-minute familiarization consultation, Free!


• Up to three (3) 30-minute phone or virtual meetings per month


• Unlimited email assistance

Total Investment: $75 per month - Six month minimum subscription

Grab the cocktail napkin you scribbled that awesome idea on because it’s time to turn ideas into action! Our standalone strategy and brainstorm session can be one-to-one with a Cardinal advisor or advisor to team. We’ll spend up to two hours with you, strategizing about whatever it is that’s on your mind. Our experienced, unbiased perspective will surely net you some great ideas to turn into actions.

Total Investment: $175 per session

Small business owners are passionate about their products and services – though not necessarily passionate or experienced in the various avenues of marketing – and that’s OK! Working with Cardinal through our Marketing Strategy package will provide you with a roadmap of your current marketing efforts and their effectiveness, as well as give you tools to begin building a strong marketing plan.

• Initial foundational review of your business to help us learn more about your successes and challenges.


• Three (3) one-hour marketing review and education sessions focusing on the foundations of marketing, and finding the best opportunities for your business, whether that means online advertising or alternative types of media.


• Customized report outlining the strategies built and suggested next steps.


• One (1) 30-minute advising session per month for six (6) months after the conclusion of the strategy sessions.


• Referral to one of our trusted marketing partners to assist with the execution of recommended strategies.

Total Investment: $1,800

PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION:

• Email send to curated New Hampshire or New England media list.
  Total Investment: $75 per document


• PR Newswire distribution:
  
  
  
  • Statewide, regional, national or international distribution
  
  
  • Customized curated Cardinal list distribution
  
  
  • Total Investment: Pricing varies based on factors including number of releases, amount of content, and geographic distribution area. Contact us for more information or for an estimate. Pricing will include a 15% service fee.
  
  
  
  

PRESS RELEASE DRAFTING OR EDITING:
Total Investment: $125 per document

• Maximum two (2) pages


• Includes two (2) rounds of edits

An unbiased review of your organizational structure can be invaluable to non-profits of any size and can result in cost-savings and efficiencies for your organization. Through our Operational Review & Strategy package, our team will conduct a detailed analysis of your operations. Each review will focus on your financials, technology, marketing, and operations to get a broad understanding of your organization and can be tailored to address your perceived needs. You will receive a report of our findings along with suggested strategies for success. We’ll provide additional peace of mind by signing a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with your organization to ensure strict confidentiality around sensitive information.

Operational Review & Strategy Package Includes:

• Initial foundational review


• Financial review (P&L and Balance Sheet overview)


• Assessment of existing technology and recommendations for upgrades/improvements


• Review of existing marketing plan/strategies


• Existing policies review & employee handbook analysis


• Comprehensive report of findings & strategy


• Peace of mind with a mutual NDA

Minimum Investment: $2,200
Further customization of this package is available - Inquire for cost.

One-Day Interactive Strategic Planning Session
Engage your leadership team and/or Board of Directors in a comprehensive planning exercise that allows your team to break down successes and challenges in important areas of focus. Post-session, we’ll organize all the data gathered and build a comprehensive strategy report for your team.

One-Day Interactive Strategic Planning Session Includes:

• One (1) day-long strategic planning meeting facilitation


• Data and information deep-dive


• Comprehensive strategy report

Total Investment: $1,500