One-on-one consulting for starting a business.
Your idea. Your questions. A practical way forward.
ClearPoint Start-up is a one-on-one consulting practice for people starting — or buying — a business. Straight answers and practical guidance from someone independent, without the jargon or the big-firm price tag.
Why work with me
- One-on-one attention — it's your idea, your agenda.
- Independent and in your corner, not anyone else's.
- Guidance that ends in something you can actually do.
- The whole journey covered — from viability to buying instead of starting.
Every engagement starts with a conversation.
See RandallWhat we can cover together
The work is tailored to where you are — these are the twelve topics that decide whether a new business succeeds.
Is the idea commercially viable?
Pressure-testing the idea before you commit time and money to it.
The business model
What you'll sell, and how the business actually makes money.
Market and competition
Who you're selling to, who else is out there, and where you fit.
Pricing and profitability
Prices, margins, costs, and the point where you break even.
Startup costs and funding
What it will genuinely cost to start — and how to fund it.
Financial forecasts
Understandable numbers for the best, expected, and downside cases.
Business planning
A plan that works — for you, your bank, an investor, or a grant.
Sales and marketing
Positioning, winning customers, and building a presence that works.
Operations
What must happen each day, and the systems that keep it running.
Structure and responsibilities
The right setup, clear roles, and keeping on top of obligations.
Founder readiness
An honest look at your skills, time, money, and appetite for risk.
Buying instead of starting
Evaluating a business for sale — and its price — with clear eyes.
Starting a business is a big step. Take it with someone in your corner.
If any of this sounds like your situation, it's worth a chat. No obligation — just a conversation about your idea and the best way forward.