Welcome to Back Office for Entrepreneurs
Where strategy meets support — and small business founders and C-suite leaders finally find their people.
Back Office for Entrepreneurs is your behind-the-scenes dream team, built for small business owners, founders, and visionaries who are ready to grow — without burning out or doing it all alone.
We provide expert-led workshops, advisory services, fractional support, and practical tools across the core functions every business needs to scale with clarity and confidence — including HR, Talent Acquisition, Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing & Supply Chain, and C-Suite Strategy.
Whether you're launching your first venture or refining a growing company, our curated network of experienced professionals brings structure, insight, and momentum to your back office — so you can focus on what you do best.
This is more than outsourcing. It’s strategic partnership, tailored for entrepreneurs.
Explore our workshops, tap into our advisory network, and discover what’s possible when you’re no longer doing it all yourself.
Explore Expert-Led Workshops
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Overview:
Effective hiring starts with effective interviewing — and behavioral-based techniques are the gold standard for uncovering how candidates actually perform on the job. This workshop teaches the key differences between behavioral and situational interviewing, equipping participants to ask better questions, listen for evidence-based responses, and confidently assess fit. Whether you're new to interviewing or looking to sharpen your approach, this session delivers practical tools for probing deeper, avoiding common pitfalls, and making smarter, more confident hiring decisions. -
You don’t need Google’s budget or Amazon’s perks to build a loyal, high-performing team — you need clarity, creativity, and culture. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business leaders who want practical, no-fluff strategies to attract the right people and keep them engaged without overextending themselves.
We’ll cover:
The 3 things top candidates really want (and how small businesses can deliver them)
How to turn your company’s values and story into a competitive advantage
Building loyalty through clarity, autonomy, and human-centered leadership
Creative ways to compete when you can’t pay top dollar - and why you don’t always have to
Red flags to avoid that send great candidates running
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Workshop 1: The Talent Magnet Method
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You’re not just hiring — you’re inviting someone into your vision. Learn how to tell your company’s story in a way that resonates with top talent, create aligned job postings, and design a hiring process that reflects the kind of culture you’re building. Attract better people by showing up with clarity and intention.Workshop 2: Hiring Without the Headache
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This session breaks down how to run a hiring process that’s simple, smart, and soul-aligned. From screening to interviewing to making the offer, you’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and assess for value alignment, not just resumes. Includes sample questions, scorecards, and a mindset shift away from desperation hiring.Workshop 3: Keep the Magic – Retention Starts Day One
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Retention isn’t about ping pong tables — it’s about connection, clarity, and trust. This final workshop shows you how to build a simple onboarding and growth plan that keeps your best people engaged. We’ll cover stay interviews, recognition rituals, and how to lead with humanity in a small business context. -
This workshop explores how to lead with presence, self-awareness, and intention — aligning personal values with business strategy to create trust-based, resilient teams.
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Today’s leaders are being called to do more than manage people — they’re being asked to lead with presence, purpose, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world. This workshop invites participants to explore what it means to lead consciously: to operate from self-awareness, align values with actions, and create environments where trust, accountability, and innovation thrive. Through real-world scenarios and reflective tools, leaders will learn how to navigate complexity, build deeper alignment with their teams, and show up as grounded, intentional decision-makers — not just for their organizations, but for themselves. -
Many founders launch businesses by doing it all — but what gets you started isn’t what helps you scale. This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business executives step out of the weeds and into the mindset of a strategic, empowered CEO. We’ll explore the internal shifts and external behaviors required to lead a company, not just run one. Participants will gain clarity around how to move from task execution to vision setting, from reacting to leading intentionally, and from bottlenecking growth to building systems and teams that scale.
Whether you're preparing for your first key hire, managing a growing team, or feeling stretched between roles, this session provides the framework and tools to evolve your leadership and reclaim your time, energy, and focus for what matters most.
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A practical session on building infrastructure for sustainable growth. Covers prioritization, hiring strategy, and system-building for founders ready to scale with clarity and control.
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Growth doesn’t happen by accident — and it rarely comes from just working harder. This workshop guides CEOs and founders through building the infrastructure needed for sustainable scale. From prioritizing what not to do, to building systems and hiring intentionally, participants will walk away with a practical framework for scaling without chaos or burnout. -
A practical session on building infrastructure for sustainable growth. Covers prioritization, hiring strategy, and system-building for founders ready to scale with clarity and control.
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Founders often become the bottleneck as their companies grow. This session tackles the emotional and operational challenges of delegation, trust, and team-building. Learn how to step back strategically, empower others, and put the right guardrails in place so you can focus on vision and growth while still protecting the heart of your business. -
A playbook for CEOs and leaders who need to make confident, high-stakes decisions without falling into analysis paralysis — balancing intuition, data, and risk.
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In fast-moving environments, CEOs can’t afford decision paralysis — but rushed decisions can be costly. This workshop provides a playbook for confident, strategic decision-making under pressure. Learn how to assess risk, trust your intuition, gather the right data quickly, and make high-stakes calls without second-guessing. -
Performance issues don’t fix themselves — but too often, leaders avoid the tough conversations that could actually create change. This 90-minute workshop is designed for small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to stop tiptoeing around underperformance and start leading clear, constructive conversations that drive results. You’ll learn how to communicate expectations, give real feedback without causing defensiveness, and empower team members to take ownership of their growth. We’ll demystify what accountability actually looks like in a small business environment — and how to build it into everyday leadership, not just crisis moments. Walk away with practical scripts, proven conversation frameworks, and a follow-up approach that transforms one-off feedback into lasting culture shifts.
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Tension is inevitable — but toxicity is preventable.
This workshop is designed for founders, small business leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to stop avoiding hard conversations and start leading them with clarity, empathy, and real impact. You’ll learn how to approach tense dynamics before they escalate, using coaching-based tools that create accountability without confrontation. Whether you're addressing attitude shifts, underperformance, or internal friction, this session gives you practical frameworks to lead with confidence, defuse emotional landmines, and turn uncomfortable moments into opportunities for clarity, trust, and team alignment. -
Crucial Conversations training teaches individuals how to navigate high-stakes, emotionally charged discussions with clarity, empathy, and confidence. It provides tools to stay calm, speak persuasively, and foster mutual understanding—even when opinions differ.
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Collaborative Problem Solving – Interpersonal Skills training focuses on building effective communication, empathy, and teamwork to resolve conflicts and solve problems together. It helps individuals develop the interpersonal tools needed to navigate challenges, build trust, and drive better outcomes through collaboration.
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Coaching and Feedback training helps leaders and managers develop the skills to provide clear, constructive feedback and guide employee growth through effective coaching conversations. The training focuses on building trust, improving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous development.
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Active Listening training teaches individuals how to fully focus, understand, and respond to others in a way that builds trust and improves communication. Participants learn techniques to minimize distractions, reflect understanding, and engage more meaningfully in conversations.
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Performance Management training equips managers with the tools to set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct effective performance evaluations. It focuses on aligning individual goals with organizational objectives and fostering employee development and accountability.
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Employee Relations training provides managers with the knowledge and skills to handle workplace issues fairly, consistently, and in compliance with company policies and employment laws. It covers topics such as documentation, investigations, and building a positive workplace culture.
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Workload Delegation training helps managers effectively assign tasks based on team strengths, prioritize responsibilities, and empower employees to take ownership. It focuses on improving productivity, reducing burnout, and building trust through clear communication and accountability.
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Routine Management Skills training helps managers develop effective daily habits for organizing work, setting priorities, and maintaining team productivity. It covers essential skills like time management, task planning, and consistent follow-through to keep operations running smoothly.
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The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey training teaches leaders how to manage time more effectively by avoiding the trap of taking on their team’s problems (“monkeys”). It focuses on setting boundaries, empowering employees to take ownership, and maintaining clear accountability for tasks and decisions.
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Taxes don’t have to be overwhelming — and understanding a few key strategies can save business owners thousands. This fast-paced, value-packed session delivers the top three tax insights every entrepreneur should know to avoid overpaying, reduce risk, and make smarter financial decisions. From choosing the right entity type to maximizing deductions and staying off the IRS radar, Randy brings real-world experience and practical advice that’s easy to apply.
Ideal for solopreneurs, founders, and growing small business owners, this workshop builds trust and delivers clarity — while naturally opening the door to deeper advisory services for those who want hands-on support.
Key Takeaways:
Why legal structure isn’t the same as tax strategy (and how to choose the right setup)
What you can and can’t write off — plus how to document it properly
How to stay compliant with quarterly taxes and avoid common IRS red flags
Includes live Q&A with actionable guidance — no fluff, just facts.
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Each workshop is designed to be delivered the quarter before key financial milestones, so founders and executives can act — not react.
Q2 Workshop (Delivered in Q4)
Title: “Smart Start: Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End”
Timing: Mid–Late Q4 (Oct–Dec)
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Close the year with clarity. This session walks business owners through key tax-saving moves to make before December 31 — including expense acceleration, strategic purchases, bonus payments, charitable contributions, and retirement funding. We’ll also cover entity structure review, payroll planning, and how to tee up for a smooth year-end close.Ideal for: S-Corps, LLCs, solopreneurs, and anyone looking to reduce their taxable income this year.
Q2 Workshop (Delivered in Q1)
Title: “Tax Return Ready: What to Know Before You File”
Timing: Mid–Late Q1 (Jan–Mar)Overview:
This session demystifies the business tax filing process — whether you're working with a CPA or DIYing it. We'll cover what documents you really need, how to avoid last-minute chaos, and what to review before sending anything to the IRS. Includes a walk-through of common mistakes, overlooked deductions, and how to stay audit-ready.Bonus: A checklist to prep for your tax pro, plus tips for using your return as a planning tool.
Q3 Workshop (Delivered in Q2)
Title: “Mid-Year Tax Checkup: Are You Overpaying?”
Timing: Mid–Late Q2 (April–June) Overview:
The halfway point is the perfect time to reassess. This workshop helps business owners analyze their YTD financials and adjust tax strategy before it’s too late. We’ll look at profit projections, estimated tax payments, payroll vs distributions, and how to shift spending to support your financial goals.Includes: A mid-year scorecard and planning prompts to guide smarter decisions through year-end.
Q4 Workshop (Delivered in Q3)
Title: “Q3 Clean-Up & Q4 Prep: Lock in a Profitable Finish”
Timing: Mid–Late Q3 (July–Sept)
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Now’s the time to clean up your books, prepare for Q4 profitability, and align financials for maximum tax efficiency. We’ll cover reconciling key accounts, adjusting estimated payments, prepping for year-end contractor payments (1099s), and avoiding common Q4 oversights.Bonus Topic: Planning for seasonal revenue swings, holiday bonuses, and end-of-year hiring.