Small Business Consulting 1:1

You’re working around the clock, yet barely anything is left over. Or perhaps you want to start your own venture but don’t know where to begin. “Steady Build” is a 1:1 consulting service designed for freelancers and micro-businesses. We pinpoint exactly where your time and money are leaking, and you walk away with a clear, 90-day action plan that you can execute on your own.

Who this is for

  • You are self-employed, a freelancer, or manage a small team of up to three people.
  • You know your craft inside out, but the business side of things often leaves you feeling uncertain.
  • You take on every role and chase every opportunity, yet you often don’t know where your money is actually going.
  • You don’t necessarily need to work harder. What you need is clarity, a reliable system, and a clear path forward.

This is not for you if:

  • You are looking for funding or grants—that is the job of a grant consultant, not ours.
  • You want someone to do the work for you. Here, we design the plan together, but you are the one who executes it.
  • If you have a team of more than 10 people, a different service is a better fit.
  • You are just looking for motivation and encouragement. Here, we work with numbers and concrete decisions.

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The cost of not knowing where your money goes

Symptom What It Actually Costs You
€5,000 in monthly revenue that shrinks to €800 Subscriptions, ads, and discounts eat into your margins without you realizing it.
Saying “yes” to extra, out-of-scope work Unpaid hours, working weekends, and zero profit on the project.
Posting content daily without acquiring clients Wasting time and money on channels that don’t attract actual buyers.
Paying for 6–8 disconnected tools Fixed monthly costs plus manual, repetitive work.
Hiring before you are ready Payroll expenses without corresponding productivity.
It’s unclear what exactly you are selling You end up competing on price instead of value.

If you start a new business without addressing these issues, you will just repeat the same cycle. If you continue as you are, you are simply trading your time for minimal profit until burnout forces you to stop.

Two paths: Course correction or a solid start

Question A. Business Check-Up B. Blueprint from Scratch
For whom Existing business with revenue New business or an idea ready for execution
Starting point Your actual numbers and data A blank slate and hypotheses to test
What we do Identify leaks and prioritize fixes Build all 6 pillars from the ground up
Core question “What is draining my resources?” “What am I building, and in what order?”
Outcome A prioritized list of corrections A functional model + launch plan

The 6 pillars we examine

Pillar The Question We Answer
Finances Where the money comes from, where it gets lost, and what is truly profitable.
Marketing How you find clients, what actually converts to sales, and what just wastes time.
Service Scope What you say “yes” to, what you price differently, and what you stop offering.
Tools & Systems What you actually need, what you can cut, and how they connect.
People Who helps you, when, and what do you delegate without losing control?
Identity & Messaging What the client understands about you and how you attract the right ones.

What you walk away with

Deliverable Format
One-page financial overview A table showing what is profitable and what is not.
Marketing plan tied to real clients A document outlining channels, messaging, and metrics.
Service boundaries and pricing policy Ready-to-use text for proposals and contracts.
Tool stack audit (what to keep, what to cut) A table with costs and alternatives.
Collaboration / hiring plan A timeline with clear criteria.
Market messaging A concise 2–3-sentence statement.
90-day action plan Step-by-step, with priorities and milestones.

Want to see if this fits your situation? Book a free call →

How we work

Step What Happens Timeframe
1. Introduction A 20-minute call. We review your situation, choose a path, and see if we are a good fit. 20 minutes, free
2. Data Collection You provide us with your numbers, tools, and client data. 2–3 days
3. Analysis & Sessions 1:1 meetings covering the 6 pillars. ~2–3 weeks
4. Delivery You receive your prioritized 90-day plan. ~20 days total
5. Support (Optional) Ongoing coaching for execution. Monthly

Cost

Fees are determined by the scope of work and duration. They start at €140/hour (excluding VAT). If you only need a portion of the above, we can tailor it to your needs. We understand you want to know how many hours will be required. However, we need to speak first to assess the workload and provide a fair and accurate quote.

Prefer a group setting? Check out the Groowise “Steady Built” Academy – a self-paced program with live group sessions.

Who Is leading this

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FAQs

How much does it actually cost?

Fees start at €140/hour (excluding VAT), and the final amount depends on the scope of work. During the free 20-minute call, we will provide a specific estimate so you know the exact cost before making any commitment.

Typically, it takes about 20 days from kickoff to delivering the final plan. This depends on how quickly you can gather your data.

Plan for 2–4 hours of sessions in total, plus the time needed to gather your financial data. You don’t need perfectly organized books—we work with whatever you currently have.

Your accountant records and reports the numbers. We examine why the numbers are what they are, and what you need to change in your pricing, services, marketing, and tools to improve them. The two roles are complementary.

Yes. In that case, you will take the Blueprint path, where we build the 6 pillars from scratch rather than fixing existing structures.

No. The deliverable is an operational plan to help you run your business, not a funding application. If you need an ESPA (NSRF) grant dossier, you need a specialized grant consultant.

Nothing changes. That is exactly why the ongoing support option exists-execution is the hard part, not the analysis.

Yes, all sessions are conducted online.

Expertise

Christos Vasilopoulos

christos vasilopoulos - Business Strategy, Digital Consulting & Executive Coaching

Business Strategy, Digital Consultant & Executive Coach, Startups Mentor

Christos Vasilopoulos is a business strategist and consultant with over 23+ years of experience in driving organizational growth through analytical problem-solving and digital innovation.

His career began in 1990 as a Systems Analyst (City College), forming the technical foundation for his expertise in process optimization and business analysis.

As the founder and director of Groowise.com since 2005, Christos has consistently delivered high-impact solutions in digital marketing, business consulting, and strategic development, helping organizations navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

His leadership credentials are rooted in real-world executive experience, having served as National President of JCI Greece and held senior managerial roles in prominent digital development agencies.

This extensive background allows Christos to bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and high-level business goals, ensuring that marketing and operational strategies are not just theoretical, but functional and scalable.

To complement his strategic acumen, Christos is an ICF-certified coach with an Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (Team Coaching Global Alliance, USA).

This dual expertise allows him to address the human dynamics that often stall corporate objectives. In 2023, he published “Fear: That Liar,” providing a structured approach to overcoming professional barriers.

By integrating robust business consulting with elite coaching, Christos empowers organizations to dismantle internal obstacles, align their teams, and achieve their most ambitious strategic goals through authentic, lasting transformation.