
Your Small Business Fractional Futurist
Accountability + Peer Groups + Consulting for Growth-Minded Future-Focused Entrepreneurs

Does this sound like you?
“I’m behind the minute I walk in the door”
“I know I should be working ON my business, but how can I do that when I have to keep things going IN the business?”
“Sure, I should have a plan for the future, but meeting the needs of my paying customers TODAY always wins out.”
Let me offer you some steps forward for your small business with the following services:
- Five for the Future: A free weekly video sharing news that indicate signals of change relevant to small business owners
- FOCUS on the Future: A group of peers holding you accountable to focusing on strategic tasks for at least 15 minutes a week
- Future TOGETHER: A business owner roundtable group focused on problem solving your top issues
- Fractional FUTURIST: Personalized research-based support to help your business find a path forward in this changing world. You may not need a full-time futurist or long-term planner – but consider a fractional one! Let me help guide the strategy of your small business as we navigate the many changes going on around us that impact your customers, suppliers and your own industry.

“I can honestly say that UpStream would not exist were it not for Kelly’s guidance and naturally supportive mentorship.”
"If you want to stop flying blind and start getting clarity about your market, hire Kelly."
"Kelly is an inspiring and insightful online teacher and facilitator and any one who works with her will benefit tremendously."
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