It highly depends on the stage you are at in your business and the goals you have for your next level. This is why discussing your business goals on a call helps me suggest whether the BDO Manager role suits you better or COO. 

A marketer will take care of your direct marketing channels like social media, paid ads, emails, copywriting etc. But a business development manager will be involved in your overall business and revenue growth through multiple channels such as PR, budgeting, research, marketing strategy, operations, team management, communications etc.

Yes! In fact, operations is a huge part of business development! As a BDO Manager, I help you drive revenue growth through effective business strategies while also streamlining your internal processes to support that growth. If you need more comprehensive, high-level leadership support such as Joint Ventures, Merger & Acquisition,  Investor pitches, Funding or grant preparation, Intellectual Property development and more, my Fractional COO service can provide both oversight and execution across all aspects of your business, ensuring alignment and scalability.

My services are best suited for service-based small to medium-sized businesses and startups that are ready to scale but lack the internal resources or expertise to drive growth and streamline operations. If you’re a thought leader and a service-based creative entrepreneur (coach, consultant, service-provider, researcher, author, personal brand etc.) looking to improve your sales, optimize workflows, or need leadership-level strategic growth my offers are best fit for you.

The length of commitment can vary based on your specific needs and the type of service. For the BDO Manager service, I typically recommend a minimum of 3-6 months to see tangible results. For the Fractional COO service, longer-term engagements (6-12 months) are more common, as the role involves higher-level planning and deeper integration into your business processes. We can discuss a customized plan during our call based on your business goals and current stage. I do offer one month paid trial or a way to start at BDO Manager level and then elevate to my COO services.

Your business might benefit from either the Business Development & Operations (BDO) Manager or Fractional COO service if you’re experiencing overwhelming leadership, preparing to scale, lack of clarity in strategically executing your next level vision into reality, operational inefficiencies etc. 

Anywhere between $3000-$5000 USD per month as retainer with a minimum contract of 3 months. I work with only 2-3 clients at a time to ensure high quality service and attention.