It Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely at the Top
If you find yourself making key decisions by yourself, paying expensive consultants, or have expertise in some areas but lack critical knowledge in others, you’re not alone!
What would it be worth to have a dedicated group of business professionals to provide advice on your ideas and issues?
What would an advisory board do for your business?
Think it’s too expensive? Or too complicated? Well, think again. Learn how successful CEO’s and business owners have grown their businesses and increased their bottom lines through a business advisory board. And, you can, too.
Here is your answer…
The Advisory Board Kit
The Advisory Board Kit is your consultant-in-a-guide, a comprehensive step-by-step manual to help you establish an advisory board. This 60-page guide is chock full of worksheets, questionnaires and advice to take you through the process of setting up your advisory board. It’s as if you have your own expert consultant right there with you guiding your every action!
Susan C. Hammond, Business Consultant, Facilitator, and recognized expert on advisory boards has distilled her knowledge of advisory boards into this easy to use guide. In the Advisory Board Kit you follow the same steps Susan follows when engaged by her clients.
The Advisory Board Kit includes:
- Questions to consider as you identify the role of your advisory board, define the expertise needed, and develop the ideal advisor profile.
- Advice and feedback from clients who have successfully established their own advisory boards.
- Guidance on:
- How and where to find advisors;
- Managing the selection process;
- Setting advisor compensation;
- Avoiding common pitfalls;
- Setting meeting agendas and running effective advisory board meetings;
- Evaluating the success of the advisory board and encouraging continuous improvement.
- The Kit also includes sample letters for corresponding with potential and selected advisors and sample agendas for maximizing your meeting time.
- Click here to see Advisory Board Kit Sample Pages.
What people are saying:
“Small business owners who are poised for growth need experienced advisors to help them identify opportunities and avoid pitfalls. The Advisory Board Kit shows exactly how to find the most appropriate advisors and get them on board in the most productive manner.”
Marcia Yudkin, Author, 6 Steps to Free Publicity and Head Mentor, Marketing for More
“The Advisory Board Kit fills a major gap in the resources available for small and mid-sized business owners who want to position their companies for growth and profitability. The Kit provides essential information about a too-often neglected opportunity for assuring business success: an advisory board whose members offer the knowledge, experience and expertise that business owners often need to secure their company’s future. Based on 20 years of consulting experience and written in a clear and well-organized manner, this Kit includes a combination of basic information, advice, and customizable forms and documents that enable entrepreneurs to successfully create and manage advisory boards tailored to their individual needs. All small business owners need this Kit!”
Toni G. Wolfman, Executive in Residence, Women’s Leadership Institute, Bentley University, Retired Partner Foley Hoag, LLP
“This guide demonstrates Susan’s ability to tune into the needs of CEOs. Through her laser focused approach she demonstrates how every CEO can obtain regular, objective and external commentary on their business strategy. Such external commentary is critical to stay ahead in today’s face-paced business environment.”
Vicki Donlan, Author of HER TURN: Why It’s Time for Women to Lead in America, Founder and former Publisher Women’s Business
“The Advisory Board Kit provides the perfect formula for the small business owner & CEO who needs a comprehensive guide to leveraging external resources, staying focused and growing the company – all without the expense of a consulting firm. The tools outlined in the Kit demonstrate how you can obtain sound advice provided by well selected industry experts.”
Lenny Lapenta – President & CEO, InteractiveBlue
“The Advisory Board Kit is a great resource for business owners who want to utilize the expertise of an Advisory Board. Simply written and very practical, the Kit walks you through the steps to establish an advisory board and prepares you to effectively use an advisory board. The Kit is like your own consultant…someone who has spent days preparing the necessary forms and materials and then shows up ready to work! Susan is a knowledgeable resource to call when you want an expert on advisory boards.”
Wendy Hanson, Business Coach, The Sassy Ladies
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Not sure you’re ready for an advisory board?
Take our Advisory Board Readiness Challenge, a twelve question survey to help you decide.
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Want more help? Join the…
Advisory Board Institute
The Advisory Board Institute features a multi-part teleclass that includes:
- An organizational call to set expectations, answer questions and set you up for success!
- Six bi-weekly calls, where Susan walks you through the steps for establishing an advisory board and answers questions on what was covered in the previous session.
- A follow-up group call thirty days after the last bi-weekly call to see how you are doing and keep you on track. We want to make sure you successfully launch your advisory board!
- Four 30-minute one-on-one telephone sessions with Susan.
- Email support in between calls and for 90 days following the last call.
Benefits of participating in the Advisory Board Institute include:
- Your own copy of the Advisory Board Kit
- Access to additional materials only available to participants;
- A small group format, (limited to 8 participants), to guarantee you get the hands-on assistance you need to form and implement your advisory board.
- Discussion with other business owners and CEOs also going through the process.
- Direct access to Susan.
- Convenience – no need to drive! Participate from the comfort of your own office!
- Your advisory board will be ready-to-go by the end of the course.
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Want more help but not a multi-part program? Then consider…
The Advisory Board Kit Advantage
The Advisory Board Kit Advantage gives you:
- Three 30-minute telephone sessions* with Susan.
- Email support following your purchase of the Kit for the first 60 days.
The benefits of the Advisory Board Kit Advantage are:
- You work at your own pace.
- Someone to brainstorm solutions with you.
- Email support.
*Telephone sessions must be scheduled within 60 days of purchase of the Kit.
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Special Introductory Pricing
What should you buy?
- If you’re someone who likes to work on your own, purchase the Advisory Board Kit.
- If you want to work on your own but have a resource to answer any questions, purchase the Advisory Board Kit Advantage.
- If you’re someone who likes to work with guidance, then sign-up for the Advisory Board Institute.
The Advisory Board Kit is available for just $97 plus shipping and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. Return the Kit unmarked and get the purchase price back less shipping.
The Advisory Board Kit Advantage is available for just $297 which includes:
- A copy of the Advisory Board Kit;
- Three 30-minute telephone sessions* with Susan (a $300 value);
- Email support;
- A 30-day money-back guarantee. Return the Kit unmarked and receive the purchase price back less shipping and the value of any telephone sessions used.
*Telephone sessions must be scheduled within 60 days of purchase of the Kit.
The Advisory Board Kit Institute is available for $597 plus shipping and features:
- A copy of the Advisory Board Kit plus additional materials only available to participants;
- Six bi-weekly calls to walk you through the steps for establishing an advisory board;
- Orientation and follow-up calls;
- A small group format;
- Input from other business owners and CEOs also going through the process;
- Ability to participate from the comfort of your own office;
- Four 30-minute one-on-one telephone sessions with Susan;
- Email support;
- 30-day money-back guarantee. Return the materials unmarked and receive the purchase price back less shipping and the value of any telephone sessions.
Take action NOW to put your business on a path to growth in 2010! Register now, click here to go to our contact form and request the product(s) you want. We will contact you with payment options.
The next Advisory Board Institute session starts in late winter 2010 and is limited to only 8 participants.
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