Client Testimonials

  • “With Robin's guidance, we took a hard look at our business operations and ways to increase revenues, improve cash flow and implement best practices. She helped us be more direct in our communications. Robin shines light on new opportunities and new ways of thinking.”

    Established Founder

  • "We refer clients to Robin to help them build profitable businesses, not expensive hobbies."

    Banking referral partner

  • "Robin's work with our municipality has strengthened the economic vitality of the region and provided critical support to both established and new businesses in our downtown commercial corridor."

    Regional Director of Economic Development

  • Retailers

  • Service providers

  • Manufacturers

  • B2B 

  • B2C

  • Agricultural ventures 

  • Hospitality entities

  • Non-profit and public/private ventures

  • Health, beauty and wellness businesses

  • Realtors

Portfolio

  • Designers

  • Fashion industry businesses

  • Restaurateurs

  • Auto mechanics

  • Masons

  • Healing arts practitioners

  • Artists & authors

  • Specialty food producers

  • Bakers

  • Beer makers 

  • Realty developers

  • Entertainment center owners

  • Jewelry makers

  • Ceramicists

  • Coffee roasters 

  • Pubs

  • Photographers

  • Pizza makers 

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“I want to thank you Robin! I just had the most wonderfully mind-blowing experience regarding understanding my profit and loss sheet.  I have dreaded this process for 2 years and have skirted it whenever possible. It has been a constant thorn in my side not really knowing or understanding how many units I need to sell a year to make a living from my business. 

Now I do!!  

I feel so excited and so relieved and so happy! Not only do I know the rough number, I know I can achieve it! I can't begin to describe the profound help I just received from you Robin and I can not overstate how grateful I am for your help. I am more excited than ever to achieve my goal now that I finally know and understand what it is! You just shifted my business and my life forward!  "

— Early stage founder

“Under Robin's guidance, we took a hard look at our business operations and creatively discussed ways to increase revenues, improve cash flow and streamline current processes.. Robin has pushed me to be more direct in business and sharpen my edge. It's common to get stuck in the weeds of daily routines, but having an outside business advisor shine light on new opportunities provided new ways of thinking. I am forever grateful for this opportunity to work with Robin.” 

— Established founder seeking to expand revenue streams

“We started working with Robin several years ago and have made significant business growth with her assistance including receiving our seed capital. Robin has become much more than a business advisor, she has become part of the family and a trusted advisor. We go to her with any issue we face. I want to extend my gratitude for the opportunity to work with Robin as we launch nationally.”

— Newly launched national manufacturing client

“Working with Robin Helfand, our team of four partners is off to a strong and impressive start addressing our re-financing and market plan development for our rebranding. Robin has created a new sense of purpose and a better path toward our strategic and operational thinking. Her leadership creates a comfort level that encourages our team to work harder and have confidence in moving forward as a group. We are working intensely to address our immediate cash flow needs by taking quick actions to increase revenues. She is helping us to develop a durable long term marketing plan to sustain revenue growth to avoid a cash crunch in the future.”

— Established client, vertically integrated with multiple locations

“Working with Robin this past quarter,  we developed an independent contractor agreement , overcame hurdles around internal leadership styles and employee relationships, and narrowed down how to replicate our "secret sauce"  to optimize our ability to expand. Over the next quarter Robin and I will be tackling funding preparation including bank loans and grants to support hiring additional providers, staff, and contractors. 

Robin and I are continuing to tackle other items, as it pertains to expansion:

  • understanding cost per service as it pertains to profit and loss

  • creating a marketing plan/strategy

  • Establishing a stronger brand identity, and clarifying target market segments”

— Established Client preparing for expansion

“I have always dreamed of owning my own business. Robin has taken that dream and started to ground it. There are less “if’s” or “someday’s” in my vocabulary and more “when” or “within the next year.” In a few months I now feel more confident talking about money, about a realistic time frame for a brick and mortar store, and the next 2-5 years of my business's future then I could have imagined, thank you Robin!”

— Client beginning to plan to start a business (pre-launch)

“After losing our business during the height of the Pandemic, Robin worked tirelessly to help us ensure a successful re-launch of our Brick and Mortar and on-line businesses.. As the press reported, we had a line stretching toward downtown on opening day and welcomed hundreds and hundreds of customers- some came from over 100 miles away. It was a financial and PR success on all counts.

We are now focused on developing new financial projections to ensure cash flow and meet profit objectives. We are also evaluating store operations, implementing a staffing plan, ensuring adequate insurance and evaluating how to better use space given the larger than anticipated customer volume.

In the upcoming months we will build a full marketing plan and expand offerings to include evening programs and events. Recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the area-- it is exciting to be working with such a committed and effective consultant!”

— Client re- launching after Pandemic disruption

“I have only been working with Robin for several months, but her help has been monumental to my business. We are currently working on the profitability aspect of my business. Money is always stressful to talk about. Adding on the pressure of successfully launching a business and talking about money becomes a nightmare. Not only has Robin counseled me about money management, she has given me the tools to realistically grow my business. Conversations around money may not be any less stressful, but funding, projections, and asking for funding has been demystified. This is a huge step in the right direction, so when we are ready, I will be confident asking for loans and understanding what my business needs to succeed.

Working with Robin has also helped me figure out a better timeline for opening a brick and mortar store. That is going to be sooner than I expected. When I first started, I hoped to have a store in 5-8 years. Working with Robin has made me realize that I need my own kitchen space and store front hopefully within the next 18-24 months.. The conversation about a brick and mortar has led to discussion about hiring employees and what that would mean for the business. I had a vague idea of hiring in a few years. With Robin’s help I have realized that employees are going to be needed much sooner than I had expected.”

— Newly launched client expanding to a dedicated space

“After years of working with Robin to improve cash flow and launch several new products nationally, we engaged Robin to help us merge with an International Competitor. This is a large project. With her help we see it is achievable. It will grow our bottom line beyond what we could do without the merger.

Prior to this newest project, we worked with Robin to help:

  • Revise cash flow of the business

  • Evaluate and streamlining cost structure of all packaging

  • Evaluate our supply chain to make it more robust

  • Work to fully develop and implement digital and traditional marketing

  • We find her assistance invaluable to our success, and look to continue to utilize her support.”

— Partners pursuing an international merger

“Working with Robin has helped my business so much, even through a serious personal injury this winter and various other challenges. She has helped me stay on track and navigate my small business growth in ways I would not have been able to imagine on my own. Robin has:

  • helped pivot toward an entirely new customer base,

  • encouraged my shift of focus from a broad scope of business to a defined and executable plan with workshops, pricing, and specific demographic, and

  •  guided me toward making solid business decisions in the midst of challenging personal events

  •  introduced me to funding opportunities and partnered with me as I've completed the different financial statements needed,

 I hope to continue work with Robin so that we can:

  • transition from entity formation to full launch,

  •  implement the additional work and likely pivots necessary to launch to full operation,

  • continue the lengthy process of completing certifications as a WOSB and a Women's Business Enterprise at the local, state, and national levels, and

  •  identify market and advertising opportunities for expansion.

Robin; our work together has been invaluable. You have consistently recognized and honored my brand and services, always helping me rise to the next levels of professionalism and revenue.”

— Founder pivoting to a new business model to achieve profitability