Welcome to Business Consulting with Gage Gorman

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead means embracing change, harnessing opportunities, and driving growth with precision and expertise. I'm Gage, your potential partner in navigating this complex journey. With a rich tapestry of experience spanning small startups, small to mid size businesses and global enterprises, my mission is to catalyze your business's profitability, growth, and sustainability. Should there be mutual interest and motivation between us, we can embark on a collaborative journey to propel your business forward.

Business Management Consulting & Hands-On | Bookkeeping & Accounting | Tax Preparation | Bank Reconciliation | Payroll | Strategic Planning & Implementation | Financial Strategy | Technology | Ideation to Implementation to Growth to Profits

Expertise Tailored to Your Needs

My consulting ethos is built on a foundation of versatility, hands-on engagement, and strategic foresight. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or leading a multinational corporation, my approach is tailored to meet your unique challenges and aspirations. My expertise covers a broad spectrum.

A Rich Tapestry of Industry Experience

My journey has allowed me to forge successful partnerships across a diverse range of sectors, including but not limited to finance and accounting, product management, product development, beauty and personal care, IT and digital services, real estate, wellness and spa establishments, and culinary establishments. My experience spans both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagements, areas in which I continue to have a keen interest in expanding further. This broad spectrum of experience not only enriches my consulting practice but also provides you with insights drawn from a wide array of business models and strategies.

A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation

My corporate background as a dynamic leader in global product management, financial and accounting management and investment management underpins my consulting practice with a depth of experience in driving innovation, optimizing product lifecycles, and achieving exceptional financial results. With over three decades of experience, my career highlights include spearheading strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to success, and delivering impactful product and financial solutions across diverse industries.

Partner with Me

As we embark on this journey together, my commitment is to offer you not just consulting, but a partnership that brings to bear the full weight of my experience, expertise, and passion for business excellence. Let's collaborate to unlock new opportunities, overcome challenges, and achieve the remarkable growth and success your business deserves.

Welcome to the next chapter of your business story. Welcome to Business Consulting with Gage.

Leadership & Team Dynamics: Specializing in leadership across the spectrum—from executive levels to small teams—I offer comprehensive mentorship and management strategies. My expertise encompasses leading teams of varying sizes and configurations, both localized and distributed across global locations. I bring a wealth of experience in multinational team management, fostering environments where leadership and collaboration thrive.

Talent Acquisition & Strategy: I provide a holistic approach to hiring and talent strategy, guiding businesses on the optimal timing and methods for talent acquisition. My services include crafting detailed job descriptions, managing job postings, collaborating with recruiters, and designing effective hiring processes. This extends to negotiating with recruiters, evaluating candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating the negotiation process. I emphasize the importance of new hire training, mentoring, and career development to ensure a seamless integration into your organization.

Executive Coaching, Mentoring & Development: Offering personalized coaching and mentoring for business owners, managers, and employees, my approach is designed to enhance leadership skills, team dynamics, and individual performance. I deliver tailored training sessions on a range of topics, including organizational systems, market insights, and beyond, aimed at elevating both personal and professional growth.

Financial Management & Advisory: Engaging closely with businesses, I offer expert consultation and hands-on support in managing financial operations. My goal is to enhance financial health and operational efficiency through informed decision-making.

This includes:

• Oversight and/or Preparation of Financial Statements

• Bookkeeping/Payroll/Benefits

• Accounting - Review, Preparation, Training, Regular Management

• Financial Forecasting

• Financial Modeling

• Credit Applications and Processing

Strategic Planning: Navigating the myriad challenges and distractions facing today’s executives, I assist in formulating and implementing focused strategic plans. This includes the development of comprehensive business plans, mission statements, and the formation of advisory boards, tailored to bolster your business operations and financial decision-making processes.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis, I aid businesses in harnessing their core data and relevant industry insights to inform strategic direction. My approach ensures your offerings are competitively positioned within the market, leveraging data to drive informed decisions and strategies.

Marketing & Brand Development: From conceptualization to execution, I offer dynamic marketing strategies that span the spectrum of person-to-person, print, digital, and social media marketing. My expertise includes SEO management, website design and maintenance, and the leveraging of philanthropic initiatives for brand enhancement. I'm dedicated to crafting marketing strategies that resonate with your target audience and align with your business goals.

Event Planning & Coordination: Specializing in the planning and coordination of corporate events, including marketing initiatives, employee engagements, and client-focused retreats. My comprehensive service includes collaboration with travel experts for logistics planning, ensuring memorable and impactful events tailored to your business needs.

Vendor Management & Selection: My services extend to the meticulous selection and management of vendors, covering areas such as POS systems, accounting, finance, payroll, and data storage solutions. I manage the entire RFP process, from creation to vendor negotiations, ensuring your business partners with the best-in-class providers for your specific needs.

System Integration & Technological Upgrades: I oversee the development and implementation of system integration and upgrade projects, from drafting detailed specifications to project execution. My role includes working closely with vendors, consultants, and your internal teams to ensure seamless system functionality. I also provide comprehensive training and documentation, empowering your team to maximize new technologies and systems.

Operational Excellence & Hands-On Solutions: Beyond strategic guidance, I actively engage in the operational aspects of your business, adopting a hands-on approach when it best aligns with your company's interests. This methodology ensures customized, actionable solutions that directly address the unique challenges and opportunities your business encounters, fostering an environment of growth and innovation.

Over the years, I have forged successful partnerships with businesses spanning diverse industries, including:

In addition to my corporate experience (available on LinkedIn and Resume available upon request), which is extensive, this is a list of small and medium size business markets for which I have personally consulted and mentored in their businesses.

• IT & Digital Services, including Computer Repair & Web Design Firms

  • e-Commerce, Websites, Sales, SaaS, POS, STP, Batch Processing

  • B2B & B2C

• Technology Start-Up and New Business Development & Processes

• New App Product Management Apple, Android, Web-Browsers

• Wellness & Spa Establishments, including Body Work and Massage Centers

• Coaching for Life Coaches

• Yoga and Fitness Studios

• Therapists & Mental Health Businesses

• Financial Advisory Services

• Film Production & Comedy Ventures

• Culinary Establishments, including Wine Bars and Restaurants

• Health & Wellness Retailers, including Juiceries and Raw Food Markets

• General & Specialty Retail, including Pet Care Services

  • Fashion Retailers Online and Store-Front

  • Art Studio and Store-Front

This broad spectrum of experience equips me to significantly contribute to the prosperity and advancement of a diverse range of businesses. Leveraging my extensive industry knowledge, I am committed to delivering insights and strategies that catalyze meaningful change and growth. 

Experience Working With: Workday ERP, Workday Payroll, Gusto Payroll, ADP, Ceridian DayForce, SAP Concur Expense and Travel, Shopify, SquareSpace, WordPress, Square, Stripe, Plaid, Clover, Helcim, Toast, PayPal, Venmo, Quicken, Quickbooks, Turbo-Tax, Zelle, Cashapp, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Chase Bank Banking, Chase Credit Cards, Bank of America, American Express, Charles Schwab, Wealthfront, eTrade (Morgan Stanley), SoFi, Acorns, SS&C Technologies Advent Geneva, Geneva & World Investor, Intralinks, Wall Street Office Administrator, Wall Street Office Data, Wall Street Office Fax, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, Computers Mac and PC, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Teams, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Database Knowledgable, SQL, HTML, XML, InVision, Sketch, Balsamiq, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Unix, Emacs, AI/ML/LLM, APIs, Zoom, Webex, Skype, Voice, Dropbox.

Highlighted Proficiencies: Syndicated Loans (Bank Debt, CLOs, CDOs), Credit Agreement Comprehension, Distressed Bank Debt, REITs, Private-Equity, Private-Debt, Investment Performance Reporting, Investment Management Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Product Development Life Cycle, Start-Up, Development from 0 to 1 with products (inception to production to release to implementation), SaaS, Agile Methodologies, User Experience (UX), User Design (UI), Product Specification Requirements Gathering, Documentation and Presentation to Developers and Executive Stakeholders, User Testing (QA), System Documentation, Process Documentation, Product Training, Marketing and Sales, Creating and Explaining Reporting to Internal Stakeholders and Clients, Depth of Detailed Knowledge of Global Banking Network and Inner Workings, Payment Systems.

The form below may be filled out to inquire about engagement with Gage for business consulting or you may email Gage (gage.gorman@yahoo.com).

Resume and RFP (Request for Proposal) available upon request. Send me what you are needing and looking for and I can prepare a proposal of how I can assist and profiled a tailored resume relevant to your needs.