PROJECTS
Real Work | Real Outcomes
Private Enterprise
Strategic & Operational Consulting
Strategic Planning & Business Development
Spring Place Flora | BC
Strategy and Growth Focus
Building foundational systems for inventory management
Creating Business Development Plan and Customer Focus
Website + Communications and Content Re-Development
Scope of Work
Strategic growth roadmap
Systems design for inventory, workflow, and product delivery
Business Development Plan
Impact
Operational stability during expansion
Clear strategy and Year1business goals
Improved digital communications
Implementation Planning for home and market locations
Operational Systems & Pivot Project
Cumberland Wellness | Vancouver Island, BC
Engagement Focus and Scope
Structured systems development to reduce owner workload and dependency + provide extended clarity for contract
and sub-let practitioners
Create pivot plan for new adjacent business
Provide capacity and risk focused advising for pivot
Create Business Plan Outline for Pivot Project
General Consultation | Business Planning and
Outfacing Communications Advising
Impact
Smooth operational transition
Clear team/subcontract communication and responsibilities
Reduced disruption during pivot
Strengthened long-term operational structure
Operational Reset & Strategic Alignment
Coastal Merchants Client Group | Western Canada
Focus and Scope:
Digital Growth & Customer Retention Strategies
Merchandise and Product Procurement Advising
Advising |Percentage Based Inventory Acquisition
Adjustments for Lean Financial Planning
Networking and Risk Mitigation Advising
Merchandising Design Consultation and Advising | In Store and Digital
Marketing
Impact
Merchants Group improved interaction and group focus
Improved sales and customer - employee retention through closures
Improved purchase allocations to keep up sales
and reduce high overhead
Organizational & Institutional Work
North Island College | British Columbia, Canada
Project Contractor – Small Business & Workforce Development
Project Deliverables:
Design and deliver province-wide small business and workforce development programming to strengthen rural enterprise stability and community economic development.
Scope of Work
Development of the Strategic Small Business Management micro-credential
Curriculum design and cohort-based virtual delivery
Grant writing and funding development
Stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination
Program management and regional advisory support
Impact
$1M+ in Community Economic Development funding secured
10+ training cohorts delivered across British Columbia
Province-wide access to rural-focused small business programming
Strengthened entrepreneurial and workforce capacity across multiple regions
Strategic Advisory & Economic Recovery Engagements
Regional & Provincial Advisory Work
CRC | CFDC
Engaged as a strategic advisor and program contractor supporting business continuity, economic stabilization, and regional coordination during disaster recovery and pandemic response periods across
British Columbia.
Scope of Engagement
Small Business and Indigenous Livelihood Program and
outreach and economic advisory
Economic recovery program design
Cross-sector stakeholder alignment
Municipal and regional coordination
Funding navigation and program development
Small Enterprise Planning and Pivot Consulting and Advising
Business continuity and resilience advisory
Community Engagement and Presentation Lead
Impact
Strengthened small business resilience across affected regions
Supported structured economic response during periods of disruption
Facilitated regional collaboration and coordinated planning
Contributed to funding strategy and implementation at scale
Clients Saying Good Things . . .
I met Tara in the Small Business Management Fundamentals Program. Tara was teaching business fundamentals. It was clear from the beginning that Tara came in with experience and knowledge. Her kind way of offering helpful advice put me right at ease. Her perspectives and knowledge was incredibly helpful to me. She helped me lay out long and short term goals for my current business and my pivot project. I highly recommend connecting with Tara if you are in business or starting a business. She will give you fresh new insights and help clarify areas of business you may not be aware of. I am super grateful for her own expertise in Small Business.
Kirsten Werner, Owner of Cumberland Village Wellness
Trusted by
Community Partners
Organized and Efficient
In my role as a city councilor, I worked with Tara on many projects.
She was always well informed on the needs of the project, d
id extensive research
and always came up with
well thought out solutions.
She knows how to
turn ideas into a reality.
Deb Haggard
Councillor
City of Port Alberni
More Good Things . . .
I have had the pleasure of working with [Tara] numerous times with several projects. I have required her professional guidance and expertise to help me navigate on which direction I should be moving towards within my businesses.
Tara knows her stuff and cuts to the chase. Tara is hard working and consistent in her delivery. It is always a pleasure to work with her and I'm always impressed by how she takes such care listening to my needs. I'm also amazed at what she can accomplish in just a few short hours.I look forward to continuing our working relationship and I highly recommend her and her consulting firm.
Jenn Gibb, Beyond the Fence
Collaborative | Knowledgeable
Professional . . .
Tara’s strongest attributes include her excellent communication skills,
her deep knowledge of small business operations,
and her
sincere, empathetic approach
to coaching both students and clients. She brings a rare combination of professionalism, practical insight, and authentic care for the people she supports.
In addition, Tara is an outstanding team member-collaborative, reliable, and always willing to contribute to shared goals.
Bob Haugen
Director | North Island College
100% Recommended
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