CREATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIST
YOUR NEXT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MIGHT BE SOMETHING YOU HAVEN'T EVEN THOUGHT OF YET.
"BEYOND THE STOREFRONT”
FRESH EYES. UNCONVENTIONAL IDEAS. NO NONSENSE.
I've always been fascinated by businesses that do things a little differently. Not necessarily bigger. Not necessarily more expensive. Just different enough to make you wonder, "Now why didn't I think of that?"
That's where I come in.
I look beyond the usual ways of doing business. Automated retail, vending concepts, mobile businesses, converted shipping containers, tiny homes, and opportunities that don't require another traditional storefront.
But I'm not here to throw a bunch of exciting ideas at you and call it a strategy.
I research the possibilities, look at what makes sense, examine the practical details, and give you information worth considering.
I bring the ideas, research, and creative perspective. You decide what deserves your time and money.
I'm here to help you see what else is possible. Not run your business for you.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN
Not everything requires a meeting. Browse my business blueprints, books, and guides. Find something that interests you, do a little exploring, and take it from there.
ASK A QUESTION
Have an idea bouncing around in your head? Or a business question you haven't quite figured out? Start with my AI assistant. For a closer look and my personal input, book a consultation.
WORK WITH ME
Sometimes you need another set of eyes. Bring your business idea, your questions, or that opportunity you can't stop thinking about. We'll start with a $50 consultation and figure out whether further research makes sense.
I LIKE A GOOD IDEA. I LIKE QUESTIONING IT EVEN MORE.
An interesting business concept can get my attention in about five seconds. But being interesting doesn't automatically make something a good investment.
That's where my investigative side takes over.
CREATE
First, I explore the possibilities. What could you do differently? What could your existing business become? What opportunities might you be overlooking?
INVESTIGATE
Then I start asking questions. Who would actually buy it? What's already out there? What might it cost? What could go wrong? And, most importantly, does the idea deserve a closer look?
STRATEGIZE
Finally, I organize the research, possibilities, and practical considerations so you can make an informed decision about what comes next.
I don't sell guarantees. I don't pretend every idea is brilliant. And I'm certainly not going to tell you something is a great opportunity simply because it sounds exciting.
WHAT ELSE COULD YOUR BUSINESS BECOME?
Who decided every business needs four walls, a front door, and a sign above the entrance?
Some opportunities are mobile. Some are automated. Others involve making better use of space you already have.
Here are a few areas I find particularly interesting.
VENDING & AUTOMATED RETAIL
Forget the image of a vending machine sitting in a hallway selling stale potato chips. Automated retail has moved well beyond that. I explore creative concepts, potential customers, locations, products, and the business questions worth investigating before anyone starts shopping for equipment.
CONVERSION-VAN BUSINESSES
A business that goes where the customers are? Now that's worth exploring. From mobile retail to specialized services, I research concepts that could turn a vehicle into something more interesting than transportation.
TINY-HOME & CONTAINER CONCEPTS
Small spaces can inspire some surprisingly big ideas. Retail, hospitality, personal services, and other commercial concepts are worth examining. Of course, zoning, costs, suitability, and regulations still have something to say about it.
I develop concepts, research possibilities, and provide documented resources. I don't sell equipment, arrange construction, manage installations, or operate your business.
SO, WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE?
You don't need to hire me to explore an idea. Start with a business blueprint, book a $50 consultation, or bring me something that deserves a little more investigation.
GET THE NEXT BUSINESS DROP
Interesting business concepts, unconventional opportunities, new blueprints, and the occasional idea that makes you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner.
No endless motivational speeches. Just something worth opening your email for.
KIMBERLY ANN HAWES