FAQS

What's the difference between an advisor and a consultant?

A business advisor and consultant both provide professional guidance to organizations, but they differ in their approach and scope of work.

A business advisor typically works with companies over a long-term period, offering ongoing advice on various aspects of the business such as strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and operations. They work collaboratively with the business owner and provide recommendations based on their expertise and experience.

On the other hand, a consultant is usually brought in for a specific project or problem. They have a defined scope of work and a clear set of deliverables.

Overall, the main difference between a business advisor and a consultant is the duration of their engagement and the level of involvement they have with the client’s business. A business advisor provides ongoing guidance and support, while a consultant provides specific solutions to identified problems or challenges.

What is an “Investor Relations Expert”?

An Investor Relations Expert has a host of responsibilities, but primarily they help you manage communication between your corporate management and your investors. Their job focuses on your company’s financial community as opposed to the relations with customers or the greater public.  A great analogy is the following: have you ever asked your parents/family for money and they said “NO”?  An Investor Relations Expert helps to get you prepared BEFORE you talk to your family and ask them for capital.

How does pricing work?

The general hourly rate of UCS Advisors is $415/hour, with a minimum of (2) two hours. The Client may prepay for 10 hours of services at the rate of $360/hour (total: $3,600) or 20 hours of services at the rate of $310/hour (total: $6,200). All payments must be made prior to the initiation of any services. Payment forms accepted: credit card, Bank ACH, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and check.

Why do you offer a refund policy?

Simple: from one entrepreneur to another entrepreneur: we know that every dollar counts!  As a business owner, you do not have money to waste! Every penny matters… and on the flip side, why get suckered into a monthly agreement that requires a minimum of 6 months or even a year, for a service you might not even like, or rather even need.

Our 10 hour pre-pay package is a great starting point for many entrepreneurs while also giving them peace of mind. In the case that things are not the right fit, you can still get a refund.  Our goal here at UCS Advisors is to help companies be able to achieve their greatness.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Currently, we accept credit cards, Bank ACH, wire, cash, check, Venmo, Paypal, or Cashapp.

What kind of companies do you work with?

We work with both public and private companies, pre-revenue companies, start-ups. However, the majority of our clients have been in business for 5 years or less.

What industries do you specialize in?

We focus on companies that are less than 5 years old all the way to the pre-revenue/start-up stage. We have experience in many industries, including Health and Wellness, Sports Medicine, Real Estate, Alternative Medicine, Hospitality/Restaurants, Manufacturing, Packaging, Media Production, Marketing, Professional Sevices, and more.

Why don't you list more of your clients' names on your website?

Most of our clients insist on strict confidentiality, so we cannot divulge any information about them beyond their industry and a general description of the type of services we provided them.  We take your privacy seriously and do so out of respect for our clients.

I am an angel investor. Can you help me?

We can research the external market and perform due diligence on the business itself. We are experts when it comes to finding “where the bones are buried.” You can always reach out to contact us to discuss this in confidence.

What kind of background or experience does your firm have?

We have experience in many industries, including Health and Wellness, Sports Medicine, Real Estate, Alternative Medicine Hospitality/Restaurants, Manufacturing, Packaging, Media Production, Professional Sevices, and more.

How do I know UCS is a good match for my business?

With any outside service that you hire, there is always a question if it is a “good match”, which is why we have our 90 Day refund policy for our 10 hours of service.  This refund policy gives the business owner peace of mind to ensure they are not wasting their money and more importantly their time.