Danika Zinger ~ Client
Spring Place Flora
"I had an idea and the energy to make it happen but felt myself struggling in all directions to execute a plan...
...I am now many, many miles ahead because of Tara's ability to problem solve, nudge me in the right direction and push through obstacles...
Many thanks to you Tara"
Laura Weston ~ Student
Comox BC
"Despite not having a business background, I walked away from [Tara's] Small Business Fundamentals [course] feeling empowered and confident to start a small business while being aware of the challenges and risks that persist for small businesses."
Brandon Lewis ~ Student
Kamloops, BC
"[Tara's]experience and wealth of knowledge related to the fundamentals of what makes a successful small business, combined with her instructional focus on skills-based learning, ensures her students walk away with the abilities and confidence to succeed. 100 percent recommended!"
Service Offerings:
Tara works one to one with business owners to develop, manage, and grow their business at every level of development from start up through to exiting to determine strategies, plans, and operational systems to ensure a strong path forward no matter your goal. ​
TLC ~ Small Business Management Consulting Services:
Strategic Business
Management + Planning
Tara offers One to One Small Business Management Consulting on a hourly or package basis.
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Working with you to determine your business goals, and existing challenges we'll get to work on setting up systems and solutions that are scaleable, sustainable, and centered on your existing capacity so you grow in a cadence that works best in your business, community and lifestyle.
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In determining a package fee, we will work together to determine the time, level of project, and work needed to provide a package suited to your business.
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Management and Business Development Consulting, Planning and Strategizing
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​"Tara's insights and collaboration regarding strategies and structure have been invaluable to me in the three retail businesses I have created and sold in the last 19 years. If it were not for her expertise, I would not have the confidence to make the leap into a new field of proprietorship as I am doing now."
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JESSICA DAWE | BSW
When we're at the edge of change - to develop, grow, or pivot a business, all the requirements, considerations and plans can quickly become overwhelming and we don't know where to start.
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Together, we focus on:
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clarifying priorities and next steps
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strengthening systems and operations
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creating structure that supports both the business and the owner
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building steadiness, resilience, and momentum over time
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Here are the steps to working with TLC:
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First => Connect for a 20 minute Clarity Call: Complimentary
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Determine Business Need
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Discuss Scope of Potential Work
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Are we a fit to work together
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Winter Offer!!
Winter Clarity & Consulting Sessions
If things feel noisy right now —
in your business, your life, or the space where the two overlap —
for the winter months, I’m offering one-off, 60–90 minute Clarity Sessions
(the length reflects what’s needed — not the clock).
These focused coaching / consulting sessions are designed to help you:
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untangle immediate business challenges
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identify what truly matters right now
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decide what can wait
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define one steady, practical next step forward
Investment: $75 (winter session rate)
Includes:
• 60–90 minute private session
• Written next-step notes following our conversation
These are calm, grounded, practical conversations — not surface-level advice and not an ongoing commitment.
Just thoughtful space to think clearly, stabilize what needs attention, and leave with direction you can act on.
No pressure, no upsell, and no agenda beyond helping you move forward with more steadiness and less noise.
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Next => Core Consulting Package: $750
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In Depth Consult on the Business Need - 60 Minutes(do you need to plan a start up, making a shift, growing locations, pivot, or exit plan)
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Comprehensive Business Analysis - SWOT Analysis and Plan / Idea Review
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Determine Next Steps Strategy, Resources & Operational Tools
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Post Analysis Consult - 90 Minutes
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Advising on Next Steps - Document
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Resource package and templates to support strategy and action steps
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Most businesses are looking for a deeper level of support through advising on operations, financial projections, customer service and policy planning and / or a written business plan for financing, or full operational manual.
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Next Package: Core Consulting + 1 Yr. Strategy & Action Plan: $1500
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Our Core Plan + One Year Strategy, Actions, and Operational Support Tools and 3 Monthly 90 minute check-ins: Package begins at $1500 ( complete pricing will be determined on level of work, deliverables and external research and development requirements
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Business Plans: Starting at $2500
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Whether for financing, Investment, or as
Your Core Business Manual (highly recommended as your living business management and operational guide) - many people struggle to get their plan on paper. This can often mean missed opportunities in low cost lending, or investment in order to seize growth opportunities for your venture that add significant value.
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In all her business advising, consulting and coaching work,
Tara applies strong, proven and tested project and entrepreneurial management tools to create the most full, tailored and budget respecting packages for clients -
- after all, she has a lived experience in entrepreneurship and is highly focused on creating programs that are ultimately tailored to support each business owners unique lives, and business needs. ​​​​​
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Connect with me to get started with your fresh plan today!
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Let's get to work!
Long Term Strategy + Action Plan
12 Month Retained Consulting
Good People Saying Good Things.
Tara and I have collaborated on several iterations of business plans since 2010 – all of which turn to Gold! I have retained Tara’s services for many years now as my primary consultant in planning and management support from Succession planning in the sale and transfer of my Qualicum Beach Salon to the development and ongoing growth of Natural Evolution Hair Studio - a full service sustainable salon that creates beautiful hair using the highest quality natural professional products.
Through each shift and change, Tara has been there to work with me one to one, ensuring my business has practical, meaningful, and personalized consulting that benefits my business, my staff, and myself, as the business owner.
Tara and I have both a great friendship and working business relationship – a rare and pleasant treat. I highly recommend Tara and TL Consulting Inc for knowledgeable and practical business support for your venture.
More Good Things . . .
Tara Christensen's passion for Small Business Management and service to her clients makes her a powerful and knowledgeable asset to any Small Business owner at any stage of development.
Tara is approachable, helpful and deeply benefits businesses in their planning process, and in creating efficiency by getting everything down on paper in a logical, illuminating and functional format. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Fern Foster
www.fernforest.ca
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Business Building
Workshops + Courses
"Despite not having a business background, I walked away from [Tara's] NIC Small Business Fundamentals program feeling empowered and confident to start a small business while being aware of the challenges and risks that persist for small businesses. Tara’s instruction of the course material was easy (and engaging!) and the material was complimented with assignments that allowed for practical application to support my learning..."
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- Laura Weston, NIC Student
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​​TLC Small Business courses and workshops are designed specifically for today’s small business entrepreneurs,
focusing on the crucial elements of planning, managing, and growing your venture in complex market.
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Courses equip both seasoned and new business owners with strategies that create value and foster success.
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Tara works in partnerships with Small Business Sector Organizations through offering collaborative programs & program management, course & curriculum development, and instruction in Small Business Management.
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Please review the Projects page and Connect to learn more about how Tara can support your organizations small business client base.
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