business coaching & consulting tailored to your small business

Pooth & Associates, LLC

BUSINESS STRATEGY    MARKETING    TIME MANAGEMENT    BUDGET & CASH FLOW    PROJECTS    ACCOUNTABILITY

we specialize in helping small businesses

The health of our economy depends on small businesses. The owners of those businesses take a great deal of risk and pour a lot of heart and soul into their companies. Carena Pooth believes passionately that small business owners deserve access to high quality coaching and consulting services. That’s why we’re delighted to work with businesses that many of our peers feel are too small to deal with.

so many ideas, so little time

The owners of small businesses – the backbone of our economy – usually find themselves wearing many different hats and struggling to find enough hours in the day to handle all their responsibilities. When they think about improving their business, they often feel overwhelmed by a never-ending stream of ideas, and they just don’t know where to begin.  So they just go back to working on the day-to-day, and weeks go by, months go by, and before they know it another year has passed. If this sounds like you, we can help you get your arms around all those great ideas for your business, take a planned, strategic approach, and stay on track with it.

lonely at the top?

Senior managers in large corporations rely on advisory boards and experts within their own companies when they need advice or want to start a project. Small businesses, on the other hand, do not have immediate access to this type of expertise. As a result, the owners of small businesses often find themselves in a very lonely position, trying to solve problems and make decisions by themselves in matters in which they cannot possibly be expected to have the knowledge or expertise.

imagine having a business expert available whenever you need one

What if you knew and trusted an experienced business expert you could call whenever you felt the need? Whenever you wanted to discuss an idea, or get a second opinion? Or on a tough day when you just wanted someone to listen and understand? Imagine having a reliable go-to person who understands you and your business. Someone who listens and understands quickly, who’s ready to get you just what you need – even if it’s something you’ve never dealt with before. Imagine how this kind of help could relieve stress, save time, and propel your business forward!

needing help is not unusual!

It is not at all unusual for a business owner to be mystified by finances, or not to be very organized in the office, or to face cash flow issues from time to time. Many business owners feel deeply challenged in the role of people manager. Written communications, both internal and external, often represent a serious stumbling block for business owners. Marketing is such a mystery to many business owners that they simply rely on word of mouth (word of mouth is great, but it shouldn’t be the only marketing anyone does). Finally, planning is probably the most neglected of all business disciplines, yet it is essential for any business to become truly successful. We can help you with all of these things and more.

coaching, practical advice, and hands-on help for your business

While there are common threads among all businesses, Pooth & Associates recognizes that every business is unique and every business owner is unique. For this reason, we tailor our approach to each individual situation.

If it’s coaching, a sounding board, or an accountability buddy you’re looking for, that’s what we’ll provide. But we do “real work” too! From helping you map out your goals, strategies, and action plans to working with you to design efficient systems and processes for your business. From helping you create polished, affordable marketing and customer communications to setting up sophisticated spreadsheets. If we don’t have the skills for a specific task, we’ll find someone who does. Whatever you need for your business, we’ll work as a member of your team to make it happen.

are we a good fit for each other?

Pooth & Associates works with small business owners who are committed to doing their part to make our programs work for them. This means they are eager to work hard and be responsive to requests for information or meetings. They understand that there is no magic wand! We have to work together as a team, and we both have to keep our promises to each other and ourselves. Pooth & Associates’ one-way confidentiality commitment promises that our clients’ secrets are safe with us. If this is the kind of working relationship you’re looking for, then we’d love to talk to you.

take the first step

Contact us for a free, no obligation conversation – not a sales pitch. The purpose of this informal meeting or call is to get to know each other a bit, talk about your business, and find out whether we can help you. Many business owners tell us that this initial discussion is valuable and helpful in and of itself.

At Pooth & Associates we know that healthy cash flow is important to every business, so we don’t require a huge down payment the way some other consulting services do. Retainer-based clients pay us monthly, and others do so in accordance with a manageable payment schedule.

Contact us today to set up a free, no obligation meeting or call with Carena Pooth to discuss your business needs.