Lead Your Company with Confidence and Clarity
Sound familiar?
“We’ve grown fast, but now we need a concrete strategy to scale without losing control over our expenses and losing site of our mission.”
“I’ve got a vision and a rough plan for a new business. I need help formalizing the plan, testing it for weaknesses, and figuring out if it is viable. ”
“I’m overwhelmed with the quantity of business metrics. I need help knowing what matters and what levers to pull to drive market growth.”
Hillcrest Consulting equips small business owners to achieve top line growth and bottom line results through data-driven, strategic insights.
What our clients say.
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"Laurie brought unparalleled professionalism and warmth to her work with our startup non-profit. She listened closely, provided relevant expertise in ways that continue to serve the organization, and was someone we all loved working with"
Regan Brooks, Founder, Story Works Alaska
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“Laurie is an incredible asset to my new company. With a proliferation of data and what feels like hundreds of decisions and conflicting priorities in the early stages of a business, Laurie’s advice helps me to understand the detail and appreciate the bigger picture. She’s added much-needed clarity and structure to my business, and helped me to truly understand the numbers and the picture they paint. I feel much more confident in setting goals (and achieving them!) with Laurie’s assistance.”
Nina Smith, Founder, Fri Period
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“Laurie has been instrumental in guiding me through my small business journey. Every step of the way, she has helped me process all the moving parts and make the best decisions for me and my family."
Carlyle Watt, Culinary Director, MaieB Hospitality
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"Laurie is more than an advisor; she is a guiding light for my family and the multiple small businesses I juggle. She has helped untangle many complex issues and has always offered a clear, strategic path forward. For trusted advice, and important decision making, Laurie is always my first call."
Theresa Taylor, Owner, Tbird Design
How can Hillcrest help you?
DEFINE
Our DEFINE phase focuses on identifying quick wins and immediate changes that allow you to improve operational efficiency and top-line growth. We provide data-driven, strategic and actionable solutions that you can implement immediately.
OPTIMIZE
Our second phase, the OPTIMIZE phase, builds a manageable, detailed work plan that aligns with your key objectives to drive long term growth and cost savings. We will leverage internal and external resources as needed to achieve the desired results.
ADVISE
Our ADVISE phase provides ongoing strategic, data-driven business guidance, leveraging Hillcrest Consulting’s experience with Fortune 500 companies at a cost accessible to small business owners.
Let’s Talk!
Hillcrest Consulting was founded by Laurie Fernandes. Laurie worked for 15 years in management consulting with Booz & Co. (now Strategy& of PwC), advising Fortune 500 companies on organizational strategies, mergers and acquisitions, new market growth, cost reductions, and company alignments. She completed her MBA at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Prior to her MBA, Laurie worked in microfinance in Indonesia and spent time studying in Kenya and Paraguay.