Business Management Retainer
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You set the direction. We make sure it lands.
Not more hands. Defined responsibility, held by someone accountable for how it performs.
For founders who know where the business is going but cannot get it to move without personally pushing it forward. We take responsibility for defined areas of the business and see that every priority is executed, not simply discussed.
MANAGE AND EXECUTE / MONTHLY, STARTING AT $3,500
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Where it begins
The direction is clear. Getting it to move is not.
You know what needs to happen, but it only happens when you push it.
Your team waits on you before taking the next step.
Deadlines slip quietly, and you are the last to know.
Marketing depends on whether you had time that week.
New tools and initiatives get started but never fully implemented.
Most support is built around tasks.
This is built around responsibility.
What we manage
Scoped to the business, not to a template.
Every retainer is built around what your business actually needs. You are not hiring someone to do whatever comes up. You are handing specific areas of the business to someone accountable for how they perform.
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How the work moves.
Project management and deadlines
Team and contractor coordination
Client communication
Internal and cross-department communication
Communication with business associates and leads
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How the business runs.
Workflows, systems, and processes
New tool and software implementation
AI and automation
New initiatives, service offers, and program launches
Ongoing refinement of how the business operates
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How it stays visible.
Marketing coordination
Business development
Social media
Blog content
Email campaigns and newsletters
Brand design, social graphics, and marketing collateral
Website builds
SEO and online business profiles
How we work together
Informed, without being involved.
Before we begin, we agree in writing on the areas Big Bow will manage against the desired outcomes. Clarity on both sides is what allows the retainer to work seamlessly long-term.
THE WORKING RHYTHM
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A weekly priorities meeting, with a focused check-in on what moved, what is next, and what we need from you.
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A monthly performance review of what changed in the business, measured in time, money, capacity, and revenue.
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A quarterly check-in to assess responsibilities, progress, and how closely the work aligns with your goals.
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A dedicated channel, so communication stays in one place during business hours, with clear response times.
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Visibility without management. You always know what is happening, without having to manage it yourself.
Investment
Monthly, starting at $3,500.
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The investment reflects the number of areas we manage, the size and complexity of the team, the number of active initiatives, and the level of implementation involved. It is scoped to your business and confirmed in your tailored proposal after your clarity call.
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How it works
Every retainer starts with understanding.
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The Clarity Call
A conversation about where the business is going and what you are ready to stop holding.
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The Proposal
Your tailored proposal includes the written scope, where we agree on the areas Big Bow will manage against the desired outcomes. As your strategy evolves, the scope can evolve with it. New clients may begin with a three-month retainer, the time it takes for operational change to show its full effect, or choose a six-month or twelve-month term for savings.
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The Scoping Session
We never take on something we have not first understood. Once the proposal is accepted, the contract is signed, and the initial payment is complete, we begin with a dedicated scoping session of 60 to 90 minutes. If you have completed the Business Performance Intensive within the past 30 days, a brief conversation to align on first priorities and timeline is all we need.
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Onboarding
Your client portal, a shared Google Drive, access to the accounts we will need, and a dedicated communication channel are all set in place, so the work begins cleanly from the first day.
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Active Management
With everything in place, we actively manage how the work moves, how the business runs, and how it stays visible. You set the direction, and we make sure every priority lands.
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Continue The Retainer
Weekly priorities, monthly performance reviews, and a business that keeps moving without you having to push it. Existing clients renew for six or twelve months.
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Upgrade to The Partnership
The retainer carries out the priorities you set. The Fractional COO Partnership helps set them. It is our highest level of support, bringing leadership to the direction of the business and a deeper responsibility for its results, so you are no longer the one holding everything together. That is where real capacity is created.