Small Business Advising for Serious Entrepreneurs

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Real World Guidance to launch, fund, and grow your business.

Welcome!

How I Help

🧭 Startup Readiness

  • Idea Development

  • Licenses

  • Structure

  • Setup

💡 Strategy & Planning

  • Business plans

  • Pivots

💰 Funding & Cash Flow

  • Financial insights

  • Capital Acquisition

📈 Growth & Operations

  • Streamlined systems

  • Professional service requirements

Why Work With Me

With over 20 years of experience, a JD/MBA, and hundreds of successful client engagements, I assist entrepreneurs in making informed decisions and building sustainable businesses. I listen attentively and recognize the uniqueness of every situation. There is no cookie-cutter approach; every piece of advice is tailored to guide you from where you currently are to where you want to be.

  • 🎓 JD/MBA, Business owner, Real-World Experience

  • 💼 Trusted Advisor to SBDCs

  • 📊 Actionable, Practical Advice

  • 💬 Highly Rated by Entrepreneurs

Comments from Clients

“If Asbury is available to work with you, without hesitation, seize that opportunity! He guided me without telling me what to do, and I now have much more confidence in my ability to make smarter business decisions. This acceleration of my business acumen has been priceless!”
— Barbara J., Service Business Owner
“While he doesn’t try to dazzle you with his impressive background (he barely mentions it), you know from the first conversation that he knows his stuff. He freely shares his profound insights that only his many years of business experience can provide. His guidance saved me thousands in legal and operational missteps.”
— Josh B., Startup Founder

My Gifts to You!

I often see new entrepreneurs make the same costly mistakes repeatedly when starting their businesses. In my book The Small Business Startup Revolution: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success, I provide a roadmap for developing a successful company. This free guide highlights ten costly mistakes, helping you to be aware of and avoid these very common startup landmines.

Ten Costly Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make— And How to Avoid Them

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Checklist

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Checklist is a simple, but effective, self-assessment to help you identify your strengths and blind spots as an entrepreneur or business owner. To put it into the proper context, please read the post entitled “Do You Have What It Takes? Five Key Mindset Traits That Separate Successful Entrepreneurs” before completing this checklist.

Blog Highlights

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Do You Have What It Takes? Five Key Mindset Traits That Separate Successful Entrepreneurs

Starting a business is exciting, but not for the faint of heart. What really separates those who make it from those who stall out is mindset. The good news is that mindset can be learned, strengthened, and practiced like any other skill.

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Solving the Legal Advice Dilemma of Startups and Small Businesses

Some of the best legal advice comes from questions answered before problems arise. This proactive approach can save businesses thousands of dollars from costly mistakes and legal entanglements. The question is, with the high rates for legal counsel, how can this approach be affordable?

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, I offer personalized advising to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Use the button below to determine the best option for you based on your needs.