Q: How do I know if Ground Floor Partners is a good match for my business?
A: We can work with almost any legitimate,
sustainable business that currently has annual revenue of at least a million dollars,
or has the potential to grow to this size. We will be happy
to discuss your situation confidentially, and will immediately let
you know whether or not we think we are a good fit for your business.
Q: How much do you charge for your services?
A: As a management consulting firm, most of our services are customized
for each specific client. Our hourly rates start
as low as $125 per hour. The actual rate we charge depends on the type of
engagement, the scope of the project, the client industry, the complexity of
the work, the specific skill sets required, and other factors.
Q: Do you provide client references?
A: We are happy to provide client references to serious prospects once we have
held initial discussions and have tentatively agreed on the scope and structure
of an engagement. (See what our clients say about us.)
Q: I need help with my business, but the services I need do not neatly fit into
any of the categories listed in your website. Can you still help me?
A: If your company can benefit from a team of senior strategists, marketing
experts, or operations consultants, then we are likely to be a good fit.
Give us a call during business hours and we will be happy to discuss your
situation at no charge.
Q: My company has very proprietary information which I do not want to leak
out. Do you sign non-disclosure agreements?
A: Once we have determined that there is a good match between your needs
and Ground Floor Partners' capabilities, we can send you a mutual non-disclosure
agreement. This agreement protects both parties from disclosure of confidential
information. And, if you become a client of Ground Floor Partners, our standard
contract provides ample protection that covers most circumstances.
Q: Why don't you list more of your clients' names on your website?
A: Most of our clients insist on strict confidentiality, so we cannot divulge
any information about them beyond their industry and a general description of
the type of services we provided them.
Q: Do you work with non-profit organizations?
A: Although most of our clients are small or mid-size businesses, we also work
with other entities. As long as we are a good fit in terms of skills and expertise
we are happy to work with non-profit organizations. In particular, we work with
tech transfer departments at major universities.
Q: I am starting a business and need help developing the business concept,
researching the industry, and developing a marketing plan. I have very
limited funds. Will you work in exchange for equity?
A: We only work on a fee-for-service basis. We do not accept equity,
royalties, or payment in kind under most circumstances.
Q: Can you make an equity investment in my business or provide debt financing?
A: Ground Floor Partners is not a lender or private equity firm, and neither
do we act as an intermediary in any financial transaction. That said, we can
support your search for funding in many useful ways, including the preparation
of business plans, investor/lender presentations and supporting documents; and
arranging introductions with qualified funding sources. All work of this nature
is strictly fee-for-services without guarantee that a deal will be completed.
Q: I need a business plan / strategic plan / marketing plan completed in a week
or less. Can you help me?
A: We are willing to go the extra mile for our clients, but we cannot complete
most projects in this short a timeframe. Generally, most planning projects
take at least 3 weeks, and often, several months in order to assure the high
level of quality and accuracy that are essential to success.
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