“Sales are up, but cash is always tight.”
You can't easily see where the money goes, or why it keeps running short.
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Business consulting for small businesses in Florida and across the U.S. Clear decisions. Stronger numbers. Work that gets finished.
We help business owners make better plans, manage cash, and run a smoother operation. Your advisor has hired teams, signed leases, and run payroll himself.
- Free first call, no pressure
- Set price, in writing
- In person or online, anywhere in the U.S.
Duff Consulting LLCFlorida limited liability companyEstablished January 2020Principal James D. Duffey IIIStrategy · Operations · Finance · GrowthFixed-scope projects & monthly advisory
Sound familiar?
You built the business. Now it runs you.
Most owners we meet work hard. What they need is a clear plan, numbers they can trust, and an experienced person to check the big decisions.
“Everything still runs through me.”
Nothing is written down, roles are fuzzy, and your team waits on you for every decision.
“We spend on marketing but can't tell what works.”
You don't know what it costs to win a new customer, so you can't tell which spending pays off.
“I need a loan, but my books aren't ready.”
Banks want forecasts and clean financial reports that you don't have yet.
That's exactly where we come in.
See how we help
Services
Six ways we move your business forward.
Each project has one clear goal. Most clients start with one area and add more once they see results.
Business strategy & planning
Set goals, sharpen your pricing, and build a plan for the year. We turn big ideas into clear tasks, owners, and deadlines.
- Yearly plans
- Pricing
- Market position
Financial advisory
Budgets, cash flow forecasts, and monthly financial reports. When you need a loan, we get your books ready for the bank.
- Cash forecasts
- Budgets
- Loan-ready reports
Operations & process
Smoother workflows, staffing plans, the right software, and a short list of numbers to check each week.
- Workflows
- Weekly scorecards
Growth & marketing
More leads, smarter ads, and a sales process that works. We track what it costs to win each customer, not just clicks.
- Lead gen
- Sales process
Startup & back-office
Pick the right business structure, bank, vendors, and bookkeeping so your new company starts on solid ground.
- Entity setup
- Bookkeeping
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Talk it through
Ongoing management advisory
A monthly partnership for owners who want an experienced second opinion on hiring, spending, and big decisions.
How we work
From first call to finished work.
A simple process with no surprises. You see the plan and the price before any work starts.
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Free intro call
A short talk about your business, what's working, and what you want to change. It's free, with no strings attached.
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Review & proposal
We look at your numbers and how you work. Then we send a written plan with what you get, when you get it, and a set price.
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The work & handoff
We work on a set schedule with regular check-ins. When we finish, you get clear guides so your team can keep it running.
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James D. Duffey IIIFounder & Principal
SINCE 2016
About
Built by a business owner, not a textbook.
Duff Consulting LLC is a Florida company founded in 2020 by James D. Duffey III. Jim has worked in small business finance since 2016. He has also started and run his own companies, including a brokerage with more than 100 employees.
That is why our advice is practical. Jim has hired the people, signed the leases, managed the cash, and lived with the results.
“You get a clear recommendation, not a list of options to sort out on your own.”
2016Working in small business finance since
0+Employees at a brokerage Jim founded
0Service areas under one roof
0minFree intro call to get started
Engagement models
Two ways to work together. No surprises.
Every project starts with a written proposal and a set price. You approve it before any paid work begins.
Project
One-time project
One problem, one clear result, one set price. Best when you need a specific job done well.
Set pricelisted in your written proposal
- Written plan with results and dates
- Regular check-ins on a set schedule
- Clear guides your team can use after
Best for: yearly plans, cash forecasts, loan prep, process fixes, and new business setup.
Plan a projectRetainerOngoing partnership
Monthly advisory
An experienced advisor in your corner. Get steady help with hiring, spending, and the choices that shape your year.
Monthly feeagreed up front*
- Monthly strategy meetings
- Direct access for big decisions between meetings
- Weekly review of your key numbers
Best for: owners who want a trusted advisor without hiring a full-time executive.
Ask about advisory
FAQ
Questions owners usually ask.
Have a different question? Ask us on your free call.
What happens on the free call?
We spend about 30 minutes on your business, what's working, and what you want to change. You'll know if we're a good fit and what a smart first step looks like. It's free, with no obligation.
How much does business consulting cost?
Projects have a set price. Monthly advisory has a set monthly fee. Both are in your written proposal, so you know the cost before any work starts.
What size of business do you work with?
Owner-run small and mid-sized businesses in any industry. That includes new startups getting set up and established companies ready to grow or get a loan.
Do you only work with Florida businesses?
No. We're based in Florida and work with clients across the U.S., in person or online.
Is this legal, tax, or investment advice?
No. We give business advice. When you need legal, tax, accounting, or investment advice, we work with your licensed advisors.
What happens when a project ends?
You get the finished work plus clear guides your team can use without us. Many clients move to monthly advisory, but you never have to.
Get started
Let's talk about your business.
Answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes, and we'll reply to set up your free call.
Ready for a clearer year ahead?
Start with a free 30-minute call. You'll walk away with clearer priorities, whether or not we work together.