Small Firm Business Planning

Often the partners in small architectural, engineering and construction firms are the business developers, project managers and operations directors for the firm. Because they are consumed with the responsibilities of completing projects and interfacing with their clients, strategic thinking for the firm takes a back seat on their list of priorities.

LMK Consulting has assisted owners of these small firms to address several key questions:

• What is the desired future for our firm?
• What are my personal goals in this future?
• How do we move from where we are toward this desired future?
• How do we make sure that we stay on track?

The answers to these questions create a strategic vision for the firm, and form the foundation for annual business planning process to implement the goals of the strategic plan.  They also provide direction for development of key marketing tools such as websites, newsletters and brochures. 

Leslie created scenarios that allowed us to open our minds, realize talents within the company and discover new opportunities.  She understands people, marketing, operations and growth.  Utilizing various exercises and discussions, she creates a scenario where you, the business, are able to define your own successful path.  It was a truly rewarding and worthwhile investment.

Jonathan J. Hiipakka
Founder, JHB Group Inc.

Leslie Kusek has been my most important business consultant since being introduced to her over three years ago. She provides prompt, creative, responsive, and insightful solutions when presented with my request for assistance. She has met every deadline requested and has always provided data that results in my work product being improved. She knows the nature of her client’s business thus there is little time wasted in having to educate another consultant. I wish I could afford to be her sole client and keep her all to my business.

Lee Mamola, Partner
Mamola Architects

Leslie is a pleasure to work with. She’s a wonderful communicator, and is truly committed to making sure that you are completely satisfied with the end product. She listened to our ideas, brought new insight and feedback, and provided our company with strong marketing strategies to help us grow. We’ve worked very closely with her to develop our own company newsletter, and she also played a large roll in the redevelopment of our company website. She has a tremendous positive energy about her and it comes through in the work that she produces.

Tim Capaldi
Capaldi Building Company