Browning Business Management
The C-Suite of Startups, Small and Midsize Companies
Helping startups and
emerging companies achieve greater success.
Access 40+ years OF BUSINESS Experience & EXPERTISE
COLLABORATION: YOUR STRATEGIC LEVER
1: START SMART
1: START SMART
1: START SMART
Streamline planning to enable leaders and teams to develop and execute plans that align with the organization's vision and mission.
2: GROW STRONG
1: START SMART
1: START SMART
Craft branding, marketing, and positioning strategies to elevate visibility and design compelling visuals that strengthen your market presence.
3: RUN RIGHT
1: START SMART
3: RUN RIGHT
Break down the numbers to identify what’s working and what’s not, seek investment opportunities, and uncover potential cost savings.
Stevan Browning
President, CEO & business advisor
At Browning Business Management, we’re proud to walk alongside entrepreneurs and business leaders through every chapter—launch, growth, recovery, or transition.
Whether you want to launch your new business, have already launched and need growth ideas, recognize that things could run more smoothly, or find yourself in a tight spot and need an ally, we're here for you.
Our advice is grounded in lived experience, not just theory. We work with heart and purpose. We bring practical solutions that meet you where you are—we’re dedicated partners who genuinely care about your success.
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Why Trust OUR Business Acumen?
You don’t—not yet. Let’s start with a simple conversation.. In our chat, we’ll give you a clear, honest assessment of your situation and how to move forward.
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Our mission is simple yet profound—to be the trusted partner that propels your business forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that choosing an advisor who is right for you is a significant decision. Below, we address some common inquiries to help you make an informed choice.
When you require an independent, business-focused perspective to address a problem effectively, we can swiftly offer the comprehensive skills and expertise needed to:
- Quickly size up your business and focus on what needs to happen. Right now.
- Save you scads of money and wasted effort on worthless tools and dead-end strategies.
- Show you where to focus your limited resources so every last penny pays off
Backed by years of real-world experience, we offer practical strategies—not just theories. We are not academic consultants—we are business-savvy, purpose-driven advisors and coaches who guide you through the complex challenges of entrepreneurship.
Our mission is simple—to be the trusted partner that propels your business forward.
We provide comprehensive services tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses. Our offerings include marketing, business development, management, financial, and leadership coaching, ensuring you receive well-rounded support to develop, grow, and sustain your business, including:
Business Startup
Choosing the proper structure—sole Proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, or Corporation. I guide entrepreneurs through these decisions to ensure long-term financial, legal, and operational advantages. The proper setup affects everything from taxes and liability to funding options and future profitability.
Strategic Planning
Using the One-Page Business Plan, we’ll create a focused and actionable strategy that aligns with your mission and vision. This streamlined approach keeps your business goals clear, measurable, and on track.
Financial Management
Profitability starts with clarity. I’ll help you interpret your numbers, identify what's working, eliminate inefficiencies, adjust pricing, and uncover hidden savings or investment opportunities to boost your bottom line.
Resource Optimization
When resources are scarce, efficiency is crucial. I’ll help you maximize the value of your people, processes, and technology by streamlining operations and reallocating assets where they deliver the most impact.
Accessing Business Financing
Traditional lenders can be frustrating, but they’re not the only option. I’ll help you navigate the financing landscape, refine your pitch, and explore alternative funding sources to improve your chances of securing capital.
Turnaround Strategies
If your business is underperforming or in crisis, I’ll work with you to stabilize operations, cut losses, and rebuild profitability. My approach is grounded in real-world experience and tailored to restore both financial and organizational health.
Regulatory Compliance
Government regulations can be complex and subject to frequent changes. I’ll help you comply with tax laws, licensing requirements, employment rules, and industry-specific regulations—saving you time, money, and legal risk.
Advice from an experienced advisor can be a valuable investment for business owners who want to enhance their skills, overcome challenges, or achieve specific goals. Our approach is tailored to your needs, and we encourage you to contact us for a consultation to explore how we can support your journey.
We work exclusively through virtual work sessions only.
Working virtually has various benefits, including time savings, cost reduction, increased safety, efficiency, and faster task completion. Moreover, it has opened new avenues for collaboration, enabling us to work closely with entrepreneurs and small business owners with broadband internet connections from anywhere. This fosters a sense of a more extensive professional network, increased efficiency, and quicker task completion.
Discovery
We ask deep, thought-provoking, and sometimes uncomfortable questions to uncover what’s driving or hindering your business. This discovery process will give us an honest understanding of your operations, challenges, and opportunities. The goal is simple: to get to the heart of your business so we can chart a smarter path forward.
Recommendation
Based on what we uncover, we’ll deliver clear, practical, and tailored solutions. If your business grows rapidly, I’ll propose strategies to manage and contain that growth without losing control. I’ll introduce systems and structure to stabilize and streamline operations if internal practices break down. And if you're stagnant, I’ll outline a plan to reignite growth—intentionally and sustainably. Every recommendation is designed to be actionable and aligned with your core objectives.
Guidance & Expertise
You’re doing a lot right, but don’t have to do it alone. Many business leaders don’t have the time to manage every strategic, operational, financial, or marketing decision. That’s where we come in. We provide hands-on, ongoing support so you can focus on leading, knowing you have expert backup when it counts. Our role is to help you make better decisions, stay grounded, and avoid overwhelm throughout the consultation and beyond.
On-Call Collaboration Services
One-hour virtual work session via Zoom Meeting: $275 per session
It is ideal for a business owner or leader who needs to quickly assess an urgent business issue and identify and prioritize the necessary actions to resolve it.
How It Works
Discuss key business topics, including prioritizing, evaluating ideas, marketing strategies, financial planning, budgeting, addressing cash flow issues, assessing and managing risks, and contingency planning.
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Longer-term Engagements
We operate on a retainer basis. Fees and other direct costs depend on the duration of engagement and any pre-approved expenses required. We collaborate closely with each client to define the project scope and develop an estimate that meets their specific needs before commencing work.
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Browning Business Management, Inc
San Carlos, California 94070, United States
Hours
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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Statement of Faith
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
– Philippians 4:13
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