Will Holmes Consulting WHC

Will Holmes Consulting is an award-winning, MBE DBE SBE certified, business management and technology consulting firm serving government agencies, financial institutions, universities and thousands of growing companies across the globe.

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Will Holmes Consulting is a MBE DBE SBE certified, business management and technology consulting firm. We develop technology, training, marketing and business process solutions for government agencies, non-profit organizations, universities and new and growing companies in North America, Africa and Asia. OUR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MDOT MBE DBE SBE Certification- We can help you avoid trial and error with advice on how to gather and properly submit your completed document package for your MDOT certification. Business Planning and Marketing Strategy- We use a phased approach to develop your value proposition, examine the market, identify your target customers, and understand the channels your target customers use to receive information. We work with you to define your expenses and pricing model and develop financial projections to determine the returns you can expect on your investment. Executive and Entrepreneur Coaching- We help you take your new idea and develop it; understand the processes, procedures, costs and challenges associated with it and work with you to create a sustainable business model or project plan. Subject Matter Experts and Staffing- Based on your business need, we provide you with the personnel with the experience and knowledge to assist you in your business objective. We offer Business Analysts, IP Consultants, Accountants, CPAs, Legal Advisors, Digital Marketing Specialists, Government Procurement Experts, Data Analysts, Web Designers, Graphic Designers, and many more.. We have a database of over 1000 professionals that we can add to a team when needed. Data Analysis and Management-  Our team of experienced data analysts translate your numbers into visual presentations that you can use to make better business decisions. We can send one analyst or a team, for long or short term projects, to assist with requirements analysis, business requirements, process change, software development life cycle and user acceptance testing. Project Management- Our team of project managers are certified and experienced professionals, ready to assess the needs, goals and time frame of your initiative and manage all required resources to ensure success. Skills include Agile Methodologies, Software Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum, Cloud Computing, Project Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, Vendor Management and Business Process Improvement. Fundraising and Event Management- Our team works with non-profit leaders and staff to identify the value they bring to donors, sponsors and members.  We also identify how to reach your target markets. We work with your board and help them embrace the concept of raising funds for the organization in order to support the mission. Additionally, we assess and implement the technology needed to support the marketing and fundraising processes and overall mission. Business Development- We work with organizations to help them identify their target markets, understand government procurement cycles and budgets,  We help develop value propositions, pitch presentations and marketing materials to support the marketing and sales process. Our process helps growing companies and government contractors understand the needs of their true customers and how to best connect with them. ___ TECHNOLOGY New Technology Development, Testing and Implementation- We offer website optimization, SalesForce implementations; call center technical training and utilization; customer relationship management (CRM) system design; new cloud phone systems; new databases; data cleansing; optimized hardware; new software testing, rollout and training; infrastructure assessments and outsourced IT department support. Web Design, SEO, Digital Marketing, CRM and E-Commerce- We offer options to help your organization maximize lead generation and conversion of online prospects. We handle the web design, E-Commerce integration, social media, Google Ads, Analytics, SEO, Ad creation, lead generation, CRM integration and management, pipeline management and more… We can simply advise or manage everything for you, depending on the needs of your organization. Technical and Soft Skills Training- We assess your business needs, staff challenges and knowledge gaps and develop a training session or curriculum to develop your team’s understanding of the new technology, new process or new initiative. We also help managers and staff elevate their leadership skills, communication techniques and customer interactions. Reporting and Metrics- We work with your leadership and staff to identify the behaviors that cause the desired end results and develop triggers and reporting to capture the volume, frequency and efficiency of these behaviors. Examples of these behaviors would include how many attempts were made to make contact or how long inquiries from the website sat untouched before someone called. These behaviors lead to sales and if measured and documented can be focused upon and enhanced. Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing and Trademarks- Our IP experts will work with your leadership and Research & development teams to identify the parts of the process and concept that may be valuable and eligible for the patent process. Additionally, we examine the possibilities of licensing your solution as a revenue generator and the need for protecting your name, logos and slogans via the trademark process. SBIR/ STTR Commercialization and Government Procurement Navigation- We work with your team to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and identify avenues for Phase 3 or further commercialization in the government via other agencies and procurement options. Additionally, we help you identify the possibilities of dual use and selling to primes, other businesses and to the public when possible. Outsourced IT- Our Information Technology, Network Engineers and Help Desk Experts work with you to keep your business operations up and running.  We support, monitor and maintain your servers, phone system, data storage, desk tops and laptops.  We proactively look for potential risks and fix them before they become a concern. We backup your data and keep it safe.  Additionally, we help you to develop and implement an emergency recovery plan.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • African American Business
  • Hispanic Business
  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Small Business Policy
  • Women’s Business
  • Maryland Business Issues

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review (Specialty)
  • Demographic/Census Data (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Venture Capital Equity Providers
  • Micro Loans (Specialty)

Operations and Logistics

  • Freight & Distribution
  • Quality Improvement (supply chain, Six Sigma)
  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Locating Foreign Distributors
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting
  • Trade Education and Training

Legal Services

  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Demographic/Census Data (Specialty)

Marketing/Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design (Specialty)
  • Demographics/Census Data (Specialty)
  • Competitive Analysis (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development and Training (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)
  • Student Marketing Projects (Specialty)
  • Web Site Development (Specialty)
  • Award Recognition (Specialty)

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Home Based
  • Small Business/General

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Women, Minority & Business Disadvantaged Certification (Specialty)
  • Government & Military Specifications
  • Price History
  • Registration Assistance (Specialty)
  • HUB Zone Certification
  • Subcontracting Opportunities (Specialty)
  • Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Government Contracts (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts

Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Accelerator / Incubator / CoWorking / Makerspace (Specialty)

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Forecast (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Patent Information
  • Trademark & Copyright Information

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization (Specialty)
  • Website Development (Specialty)

Training

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
  • Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Human Resources Training (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing (Specialty)
  • Business Management Training (Specialty)
  • International Trade Training (Specialty)

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Design & Development

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development
  • Funds Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Human Resources
  • Technical Services

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Valuation
  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Quality Improvement (supply chain, Six Sigma)
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Technology Transfer

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits (Specialty)
  • Site Location (Specialty)
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs (Specialty)
  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
  • Peer Mentoring (Specialty)

Registration, License and Permits

  • Registration, License and Permits (Specialty)
Contact Information
Will Holmes
Address
555 President St
Baltimore, MD 21202