I am a life-long entrepreneur having gone into business for myself (with my business partner) at the age of 20. Although at times I was very successful, along the way I made a lot of mistakes. Several years ago I decided that I could really make a contribution to this world by helping others to succeed and along the way, avoid making many of the same mistakes that I made.

Examples of some major projects

• Selected to develop and write the Homeland Security Network Technologies Security Operations Center plan for Los Angeles County ($14 million);
• Have helped my clients to secure more than $60 million in grants and contracts;
• Have successfully developed market launches that have landed my clients' products on the shelves of major retailers including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Kroger, Nordstrom and more;
• Have crafted and implemented publicity campaigns that have garnered local, national and international media attention;

Areas of expertise:

• New product launch including market research and strategic planning, developing and implementing branding strategies, positioning and strategic analysis, marketing and distribution channels, labeling, packaging, regulatory compliance, manufacturer sourcing, logistics, and more;
• Whitepaper research, development and writing;
• Funding and grant proposal research, development and writing with a particular emphasis on public safety, homeland security, telecommunications, information technology, energy-related projects, health information technology, broadband, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, interoperability, telemedicine, education and training;
• Crafting responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and RFAs with a particular emphasis on criminal justice and corrections, technology, public safety, homeland security, telecommunications and energy;
• Business, marketing and strategic plan development and writing;
• Strategic and operational planning for start-ups across a variety of industries and locales including consumer goods, health and beauty products, nutraceuticals, technology and more;

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Clients:

• Start-up and established businesses small and large in the United States, in Latin America and in Europe
• Non-profit and faith-based organizations
• Cities, towns, counties and states
• Law enforcement agencies
• Fire departments
• Governmental social service programs and projects
• Community groups
• Cultural institutions and organizations
• Schools and universities
• International organizations

I'm happy to provide a list of clients and references upon request
 

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