Business and IT — practical support for trade businesses.
A modular portfolio built specifically for small trade and craft businesses — centered on your revenue situation and the optimization of your costs, from efficient invoicing processes to everyday IT support. Everything is tailored to your individual business, always with the quick win in focus — so you see first results as fast as possible.
Services
Mix & match modules depending on your needs and business size — tailored individually to your business.
1) Cost optimization advisory
I advise you on reviewing and continuously optimizing your cost structure — so your spending matches your revenue and your prices actually cover your costs. Implementation stays with you and your team.
- Review & optimization of how material and labor costs are tracked
- Advice on optimizing material orders — minimal storage time & space needed
- Developing the right costing approach for quotes & jobs
- Introducing post-job costing & plan-vs-actual comparison
2) Efficient invoicing processes
It's not about writing individual invoices — it's about making sure your revenue reaches you as fast and smoothly as possible. Together we optimize the processes from quote to payment.
- Review & optimization of existing invoicing processes
- Advice on payment reminders & tracking
- Selecting the right invoicing software for small businesses
3) Business steering advisory
I advise you on metrics and steering tools for your revenue situation, cash flow, workload and profitability — simple to apply, low effort.
- Simple metrics for order and cash-flow planning
- Preparation for bank and funding conversations
- Budget & investment planning
4) Basic IT & digitalization
The right, easy-to-use software and hardware — including artificial intelligence (AI) where it helps — matched to office, workshop and job site.
- Selecting & setting up trade-specific software
- Digital filing, documentation & communication
- Mobile tools for the field (measurements, photos, time tracking)
- AI-supported tools for everyday tasks (e.g. quote texts, scheduling, receipt capture)
5) Everyday IT support
Direct, uncomplicated help with technical questions — no waiting, no jargon.
- Support for issues & questions in daily business
- Data backup & basic data-protection essentials
- Briefing & training for your team
6) Process consulting & support
Simplifying workflows together — from taking on a job to final invoicing.
- Review of existing workflows in your business
- Introducing new tools & templates
- Support through the changeover in daily practice
How we work together
Transparent steps, tailored individually to your business — the quick win is always front and center.
1) Diagnose
A quick look at your revenue situation, cost structure and everyday IT — condensed into a clear, individual baseline.
2) Design
The right templates, tools and workflows — with the quick win in focus, so you see first results as fast as possible.
3) Delivery
Advisory support during rollout — you and your team implement, I guide, so it keeps working in daily practice.