Welcome to our FAQ page. Here you will find answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions about our firm or the value we can bring to your business, please contact us for further information.
What size companies do you work with?
Our clients range from 2 – 200 employees and from pre-launch start-ups to companies with $75 million dollars in annual revenue.
What types of companies do you work with?
The list of industries and types of companies we have experience with is too vast to name them all, however here’s a small sample of the type of companies that our clients of our firm:
• film production
• engineering services
• custom boat trailers
• mortgage title company
• construction
• printing
• government services
• specialty equipment manufacturing
• medical training
• commercial laundry services
• financial-wealth management
• cosmetics
• machine automation
• professional race teams
• technology firms (research & development)
• metal fabrication
• website & digital marketing
• international parts distribution
What are your consulting rates?
We are a fixed price solution provider, who believes in providing ‘value’ to each of our clients and are committed to delivering results.
We provide our clients with a not-to-exceed cost estimate before beginning any work. No one likes surprises, so we work with our clients to understand their specific business needs and then outline our plan of action and the associated costs to implement those solutions.
What geographical areas do you service?
We have traveled over 200,000 miles over the past 3 years working with clients all over the United States.
Affirm has offices in Orlando, FL, Knoxville, TN and Charlotte, NC, however our clients are located throughout the nation, and rarely is travel costs an inhibiting factor in working with our firm. In other words, we know the value of a dollar and keep travel costs to a minimum.
Why would my company need a consulting firm?
Typically our clients are experiencing one or more of the following scenarios:
• Struggling with challenges or obstacles within their business that is holding their company back from achieving growth and higher profitability
• Challenged by scaling their business or developing and implementing a growth plan that actually delivers intended results
• The company has outgrown their existing business processes, causing problems with daily operations (errors, increased costs, unreliable results, slower than expected output)
How can my company afford to hire a consultant if my company is already struggling?
We believe the answer is, how can you afford not to hire someone to help you, as typically business challenges only get worse not better. More importantly, you need to partner with a consulting firm that can actually deliver ‘results’… not just any results, but results that will positively impact your business and breathe new life into your company. That’s why our initial consultation with a potential new client is a no-cost, no-risk meeting where we can determine if we can provide a viable, cost-effective solution to you, and more importantly, you can learn more about our firm and whether we would be a good fit for you and your company.
Why would I need a business coach?
There are many reasons why a business owner or leadership team may need or wish to have a business coach, these include:
• motivation
• accountability
• business mentor
• brainstorming or idea generation
• problem-resolution
• sounding board for key decisions
• strategizing or strategy development
What can I expect from the initial consultation?
Every potential new client meets with the founder of our company or a managing partner within our firm. This initial consultation is not a sales call, we want to provide full transparency to who we are as a company and have an open dialogue with you to determine how we might help your business. We do not try to be all things to all people, if we don’t believe we can solve your company’s challenges or meet its goals & expectations, then we are going to openly tell you that. Our firm is built on strong values and the belief that ‘our success is achieved by helping you be successful.’
Do you work with start-ups?
Yes, some of our clients are start-ups. If you’re an entrepreneur developing or refining your business model, identifying target markets, defining your brand, mapping your business operations, strategizing your company launch, or seeking expertise in launching your company, then our firm can bring significant impact and expertise to your start-up.
Do you write business plans?
No, our firm has a team of small business strategists and business growth experts who can help entrepreneurs develop all the key elements needed for a strong business plan, however the actual writing of the business plan is not one of our provided services.
