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Business consultants

Build a business that runs better — and grows faster.

Strategy, operations and growth planning for small and mid-sized businesses ready for their next stage.

★ 4.9 · 160+ client reviews · Measurable results, practical plans

Known forGrowth strategyOperations improvementTeam workshopsHands-on implementation
About us

Strategy you can actually implement.

Forward Practice partners with owners and leadership teams to remove bottlenecks, sharpen strategy and build systems that scale.

We don't hand over a report and leave — we stay involved until the improvements stick.

  • Free business assessment
  • Clear KPIs and dashboards
  • Leadership workshops
  • Implementation support

200+

Businesses advised

31%

Average revenue growth in year one

12

Industries served

90 days

Typical first-phase timeline

Services

Practical help for growing businesses.

Every engagement begins with an assessment so we focus on the changes that will matter most.

Business assessment

Free

A structured review of strategy, operations and finances.

Growth strategy

From $4,500

Market focus, positioning and a 12-month plan.

Operations improvement

From $5,000

Streamline processes, tools and workflows.

Leadership workshops

From $2,000

Facilitated planning sessions for your team.

KPI & reporting setup

From $1,800

Dashboards that show what's working.

Fractional COO

From $3,500/mo

Part-time senior operations leadership.

Discuss our services

Sample pricing shown for demonstration — replace with your own rates.

How we work

Assess, plan, implement, measure.

01

Assess

Interviews, data review and a candid look at what's holding you back.

02

Plan

A prioritized roadmap with clear goals and owners.

03

Implement

Hands-on support putting new systems in place.

04

Measure

Track results and refine with regular reviews.

Consultants

Operators, not just advisors.

Portrait of Gregory Lane, Managing Consultant at Forward Practice

Gregory Lane

Managing Consultant

Former COO; scaling operations for service businesses.

Portrait of Tanya Reynolds, Strategy Lead at Forward Practice

Tanya Reynolds

Strategy Lead

Market positioning and growth planning.

Portrait of Vikram Shah, Operations Consultant at Forward Practice

Vikram Shah

Operations Consultant

Process design, tools and reporting.

Results

Businesses moving forward.

★★★★★

"We grew 40% in a year without adding chaos. Their systems made it possible."

Stephanie K.

Operations improvement

★★★★★

"The planning workshop finally got our leadership team aligned."

Paul M.

Leadership workshops

★★★★★

"Having a fractional COO gave me back 15 hours a week."

Nadia E.

Fractional COO

Good to know

Policies, written clearly & kindly.

  • Appointments. Availability and scheduling arrangements are confirmed directly with the business.

  • Scope and fees. Any fees, cancellation terms and scope of service are agreed before an engagement.

  • Sensitive information. Please do not send confidential, financial or medical information through a general inquiry.

  • Professional services. A website inquiry alone does not establish a professional relationship. Any required engagement agreement must be accepted separately.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What size businesses do you work with?

Typically companies with 5 to 200 employees, though we tailor engagements to fit.

How long do engagements last?

Most begin with a 90-day phase, with optional ongoing support afterward.

Do you guarantee results?

We set measurable goals together and report progress transparently, but results depend on many factors.

Can you work with our existing team?

Yes — we work alongside your people and help build their capabilities.

What does the free assessment include?

A conversation and short questionnaire, followed by a summary of top opportunities.

Contact us

Request your free business assessment.

Hours

  • Mon – Fri8a – 6p
  • WorkshopsScheduled on request
  • WeekendsClosed

Contact

(555) 010-2400hello@yourbusiness.com

100 Main Street, Suite 200 · Your City

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