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Leads falling through the cracks?
Let's look at your sales process.
BUSINESS CONSULTING & IMPLEMENTATION
Practical solutions for the problems that come with running a business.
STORM Business Growth helps small-business owners improve operations, solve business problems, implement better systems, use AI and automation effectively, and build businesses that are easier to run and ready to grow.
Have a business problem or question? Start there.
Book a Free 60-Minute Business BreakdownAsk STORM a QuestionBusiness Consulting · Operations · Process Improvement · CRM · AI & Automation · Growth Strategy
RUNNING A BUSINESS IS HARD
You don't have to have the solution. You just have to know there's a problem.
Running a business means constantly switching between customers, employees, sales, finances, operations, technology and whatever unexpected problem showed up this morning.
STORM helps business owners step back, understand what's actually happening and find practical ways to improve it.
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Spending hours on repetitive work?
Let's find what can be simplified or automated.
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Everything depends on you?
Let's build processes your business can follow without your constant involvement.
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Not sure which software or AI tools are actually useful?
Let's figure out what your business actually needs before adding another subscription.
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Thinking about expanding or trying something new?
Let's research it, run the numbers and build a plan.
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Have a problem that doesn't fit neatly into one of these categories?
PRACTICAL HELP. REAL IMPLEMENTATION.
What does STORM Business Growth do?
STORM Business Growth is a small-business consulting and implementation company that helps owners solve operational problems, improve processes, organize their businesses, implement technology and create systems for sustainable growth.
Business Operations & Process Improvement
We help owners understand how work moves through their business and find practical ways to make everyday operations more organized, efficient and measurable.
Examples: workflows, SOPs, project management, business organization, KPI tracking, dashboards and operational problem-solving.
CRM, Technology, AI & Automation
Technology should solve a business problem—not create another one.
STORM helps businesses evaluate and implement CRM systems, workflow automation, AI tools, software integrations and other technology that can save time or improve operations.
Business Growth & Strategy
Have an idea but need help figuring out whether or how to execute it?
STORM can help with business planning, market research, pricing and profitability analysis, expansion planning, business development and implementation.
These aren't the only problems we'll work on. If you own or operate a business and have a question, challenge or idea you want another set of eyes on, reach out.
WHO DOES STORM WORK WITH?
If you're building a business, we're interested in hearing from you.
STORM is built primarily around the challenges facing entrepreneurs, owner-operated businesses and growing small businesses.
We have particular experience with service businesses, real estate, property operations and entrepreneurship, but we're not limiting conversations to specific industries.
Contractor? Restaurant owner? Realtor? Landscaper? Retailer? Property investor? Professional service firm? Startup founder?
If there's a business problem worth solving, let's talk about it.
A CLEAR WAY FORWARD
How can STORM help my business?
STORM helps identify what's slowing your business down and then works with you to improve it.
The process is simple:
Understand the problem
We learn how your business works, what you're trying to accomplish and what's getting in the way.
Find the right solution
Sometimes the answer is a better process. Sometimes it's technology. Sometimes it's automation, better information or simply a different way of doing something.
Help implement it
STORM isn't designed to hand you a list of recommendations and disappear. When appropriate, we help build and implement the solution.
Measure and improve
Once something changes, we look at the result and determine what comes next.
WHAT DOES STORM STAND FOR?
Start. Track. Optimize.
Run. Multiply.
STORM stands for Start, Track, Optimize, Run and Multiply. It's our framework for helping businesses move from identifying a problem to building systems that support long-term growth.
START
Build the right foundation.
Clarify the problem, goal and fundamentals needed to move forward.
TRACK
Know what's actually happening.
Identify the numbers, activities and information that matter so decisions aren't based on guesswork.
OPTIMIZE
Make what's already there work better.
Improve inefficient processes, eliminate unnecessary work and identify opportunities to use better systems or technology.
RUN
Build systems that work in the real world.
Implement processes, tools and workflows that make the business easier to operate day to day.
MULTIPLY
Build on what's working.
Use stronger systems, better information and proven processes to create room for sustainable growth.
You don't have to be at the “Start” stage to work with STORM. Your business might need better tracking, an inefficient process optimized, a new system implemented or help figuring out how to grow what's already working. We start wherever your business needs us.
FREE 60-MINUTE BUSINESS BREAKDOWN
Have a business problem? Give me 60 minutes.
No cost. No obligation. No 60-minute sales presentation.
Bring one problem, question or idea from your business.
We'll spend 60 minutes understanding what's happening, asking questions, identifying potential causes and talking through practical ways to move forward.
It can be operations, technology, growth, organization, AI, customers, processes—or something completely different.
Book a Free 60-Minute Business BreakdownNot sure it's something STORM can help with? Ask anyway.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE. PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE.
Hi, I'm Michael. I built STORM to help business owners solve problems.
My background spans entrepreneurship, business management, real estate operations and development, client management and business strategy. I hold an MBA and bachelor's degrees in Entrepreneurship and Business Management, but some of my most valuable business lessons came from actually running a small business, managing employees and dealing with the everyday problems that don't show up neatly in a textbook.
That's part of why I started STORM.
Small-business owners are expected to know how to do almost everything. Operations, sales, technology, employees, customers, finances, marketing and growth can all eventually land on the same person's desk.
STORM gives owners another person to bring those problems to.
I combine business fundamentals with modern technology, research and practical implementation to help understand the problem, evaluate the options and build a solution that makes sense for the business.
You don't need to know exactly what service you need before reaching out. Tell me what's happening and we'll start there.
Our Mission
To help entrepreneurs and small-business owners solve problems, build stronger systems and create more organized, efficient and sustainable businesses.
Our Vision
To become a trusted business growth partner for entrepreneurs and small-business owners—helping businesses operate smarter, adapt to change and grow without everything depending on the owner.
LET'S START WITH A CONVERSATION
What's going on in your business?
You don't need to know what consulting service you need. Tell us about your business, the problem you're facing, the idea you're considering or the question you can't seem to answer.
If we think we can help, we'll tell you how. If we don't think we're the right resource, we'll tell you that too.
Or email:
[email protected]
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Frequently asked questions
What does a small-business consultant do?
A small-business consultant helps owners identify problems, evaluate opportunities and improve areas such as operations, processes, technology, organization and growth. STORM goes a step further by helping implement practical solutions when appropriate.
What types of businesses does STORM work with?
STORM primarily works with entrepreneurs, owner-operated companies and small businesses. We welcome questions from businesses across industries and evaluate each situation based on the problem rather than requiring clients to fit into one specific industry.
Can STORM help automate my business?
Yes. STORM can identify repetitive processes and evaluate whether automation, AI or better software can reduce manual work. We start with the business problem before recommending technology.
Can you help set up a CRM?
Yes. STORM can help businesses select, organize and implement CRM systems for managing leads, customers, follow-ups and sales processes.
Do you only work with businesses in Pennsylvania?
No. STORM is based in Central Pennsylvania and can work with businesses locally or remotely.
How much does the initial consultation cost?
The 60-Minute Business Breakdown is free. Bring one business problem, question or idea and we'll spend the session understanding it and discussing practical next steps.
What does STORM Business Growth stand for?
STORM stands for Start, Track, Optimize, Run and Multiply. The STORM Framework represents our approach to helping businesses build strong foundations, track what matters, improve inefficient processes, implement systems that make the business easier to run and multiply what's working.