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"You are surrounded by simple, obvious solutions that can dramatically increase your income, power, influence and success. The problem is, you just don't see them." -- Jay Abraham

Corner most business leaders for 10 minutes, and each will identify at least 6 strategic initiatives that either aren't underway or are moving far more slowly than they would like. Often times this can be traced to a shortage of cash. Organizations fortunate enough to have funding for an initiative often face the challenge of finding a leader within the company to drive it. There is no shortage of consultants willing to tell you how to get a job done. It is quite another thing, however, to find qualified individuals capable of both defining and then driving strategic initiatives to conclusion. Whether your organization faces a shortage of cash, expertise, or both, Main Street Ventures can structure a program that will allow you to move your critical initiatives forward.

Our bottom-line compensation structure is purposely designed to make us a long-term partner in your success. Simply put, we don't profit unless our services satisfy specific, measurable objectives agreed upon at the time of engagement. While the majority of our engagements do contain a current cash-flow component, this cost is often quite limited -- no more than the expense associated with retaining a full-time bookkeeper. In return, we strengthen your leadership team, position your organization for success, and maximize your operation's legitimacy and viability by providing:

senior-level operational, technology, legal, financial, sales and marketing expertise;

an extensive network of outside contacts ranging from professional consultants to potential investors and board members; and

an accountable commitment and loyalty to your company's success.

Whether provided as part of a comprehensive engagement or delivered "a la carte," the following represents some of the many ways we have helped organizations position themselves for greater efficiency and growth:

Technology & Business Operations:

Architected & led the development of no less than 4 major web application / e-commerce sites, ranging in complexity from scalable, high-availability financial services applications to integrated media and communications platforms.

Designed, installed and managed the IT infrastructure of 3 small to mid-size business operations, including network management & security, e-mail, telephone, Micrsoft Sharepoint Servers, and related systems;

Led an 18-month, enterprise-wide process and systems re-engineering across multiple business functions.

Served as Business Analyst, Business Project Manager, or Technical Project Manager for several IT projects in larger organizations requiring specialized expertise and / or nimble cross-matrix management.

Developed legally mandated employment related policies/practices, stock option, and incentive compensation & benefits plans;

Executive Management:

Collaborated with founder / CEO to develop strategy, planning and positioning;

Created business plans and legal structure for new organizations;

Developed shareholder agreements, private placement documents, and strategic partnership agreements;

Recruited and built business Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors;

Coordinated the marketing and sale of a business, negotiating all terms and managing transition to new ownership.

Financial:

Set up accounting software, chart of accounts, and key reporting systems;

Created integrated pricing models, financial forecasts, and pro forma statements;

Secured angel funding, private and bank lending, and factor financing;

Organized cap table, stock options & dilution analysis for funded ventures;

Implemented cash management and cost controls.

We prefer to work with new and smaller organizations, where our ability to create a proper foundation for long-term success is unfettered by institutional momentum or "territorial" concerns. That said, we do undertake select, short-term engagements with a variety of larger organizations. In most instances, these engagements are project managment oriented, and satisfy a pressing need for an individual able to design and drive the implementation of a critical program across multiple business functions, within a tight deadline and limited budget. The common denominator across all of our engagements, however, is our quest for the satisfaction that comes from placing our clients in a position to achieve the improbable.