Project Support When and Where You Need It
Are you pursuing something big? Launching on a new initiative? Managing a first-time project?
We function as an extension of your team. This keeps you from spending the time and money it takes to hire employees for short-term projects, risky ventures and temporary projects.
To ensure your projects are successful we draw on:
- Knowledge and experience (50+ combined years),
- History of project management work (including multiple first-time projects), and
- Network of talented colleagues
New, First-Time Initiatives
A common area where we help is with first-time projects, including:
- Product launches
- First-time events
- New marketing media
- Exploration of different revenue streams
Both of the co-founders of True Leaf have repeatedly participated in the launch of new products and new services.
Are you launching a new business? Starting a new product line? Preparing a new service? Working on something that is new to your team – such as a new website or breaking into a new market?
Contact us to discover how we could help you ensure success and avoid the stress and frustration commonly associated with this type of work.
Websites
There’s a common scenario that regularly occurs with regard to websites. Let us know if this sounds familiar.
Company A decides it’s time for a new website. It could be new design is needed, it could be that a marketing team has sold you on any number of reasons for why you should replace your existing website.
Whichever the reason, the marketing person or team at Company A starts researching website development firms to assist with this endeavor. They might seek recommendations from their colleagues, gather proposals and quotes. A vendor is selected. The project proceeds.
The vast majority of the time what follows next is a project that takes longer than expected, and disappointment. We know. Because we’ve worked with countless clients who have brought this scenario to us.
We’re interested in a better experience for clients. We’ve identified the common cause of this frustration. Typically a skilled project manager, versed in the web development process, is missing from the team.
Company A doesn’t know how to create content for the web, they thought the company they hired would do it. The company they hired specializes in web design and development, but rarely in content marketing and information architecture. We should note there ARE companies that deliver the full package. But for clients in our markets it’s all too often that they don’t connect with these companies. Cost is another barrier.
Conferences: Attendance and Presenting
We assist clients with establishing and coordinate conference participation. Sarah was a meetings industry professional for 25+ years and will skillfully guide you through all aspects of conference participation, including:
- Review decision trees to properly vet conferences for participation
- Budgeting to event-related costs
- Preparing speaker proposals and presentations
- Streamlining travel and hotel arrangements
Exhibiting at Expos and Other Vendor Events
For events where you would exhibit to promote and sell your product we can assist with thoroughly vetting the event for participation, estimating all potential costs (including the ones that can surprise you), preparing event materials, and travel and hotel.
Photography
Marc has taken a photography hobby and honed it to a craft. He specializes in macro photography of plants but can assist with recommendations for equipment (for the DIY’er), lighting, shooting techniques, and editing. He’s also available to take photos for you, edit, and produce final images. At Sarah’s suggestion he’s started sharing some of his work on his personal Instagram account. Check it out and give him a call if you’d like him to help with your photo needs.