Business Management
The typical Orchestr8 client has a great idea for a business and a passion to excel at something - orthodontia, jewelry design, architecture, or running a not-for-profit agency, to name a few. What they may not have is the business background to turn their dreams into reality or get the company to the next level. That's where Orchestr8 can help, providing customizable services to help any business get all its elements playing in harmony.
No one is good at everything, and the best way to burn out is to try to be the one-man bookkeeper, architect, graphic designer, and salesperson.
Orchestr8's business management service provides strategic planning and infrastructure that allow small businesses to perform like large businesses, without the overhead and full-time staff. We allow you to focus on your area of expertise while delegating, outsourcing and setting up turnkey systems to handle all the rest.
Services include:
- Business Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Marketing and Sales Planning
- Financial Analysis and System development
- Execution of all of the above
Event Planning
The Queen of the Clipboard. That's what one client dubbed Colleen as she managed a gala with 300 attendees. And that's what you need when you are planning an event of any theme or magnitude.
More than just a fun party, an event has many of the same elements as any large undertaking. Event Planning is a mix of right-brain creativity and left-brain organization. The planning stage is the most important, often-overlooked feature. What are our objectives? What is our theme? What do we want the first impression to be? What do we want people to be talking about the next day? Then and only then, what are the 457 things that need to happen so the event will seem like it just fell into place?
That's how Colleen designs and executes an event to be remembered. She manages the budget with an accountant's eye for detail, because a fun event isn't fun for the organization sponsoring it if it doesn't bring home the bacon. Her critical path includes everything from the design the invitations to who is taking out the trash at midnight. She develops procedures and trains the participants so that everyone knows their part and can enjoy the rest of the party. And when the last guest has gone home, Colleen recaps the whole event and writes "Next Year" recommendations, in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Life Optimization
Colleen coined this phrase to describe what life is like when all the elements of life and work fit together in an integrated way, fulfilling your vision and goals.
This service starts with an analysis of all 8 aspects of life and a discussion of what is working and what isn't. Using an extensive questionnaire and a thorough time analysis, Colleen develops a plan for balancing your life and aligning your weekly schedule with your values. This leads to the short and long-term goals that keep you headed in the direction of your vision. At the end of even the busiest days, you'll know you're making progress on the big picture and living in integrity with your values.
