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Accelerator Enterprise Technology - Beverly Hills, CA
Technology Services: Staffing & Outsourcing
Accelerator Enterprises Technology provides a spectrum of IT services ranging from staff augmentation to complete project outsourcing. AET staffing options range from onsite full time to off shore part time resources. "I hired Cayenne Consulting to coach me through a transitional period in my business. Cayenne has brought clarity, structure and accountability to the process," said David Victor, CEO. "The coach’s role as guide and mentor based on his extensive experience has allowed me to learn new skills and grow as a business owner. The net result is we are achieving the goals we have set for the business."
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Accra Stroke Hospital Ltd. - Accra, Ghana
Healthcare: Specialty Hospital
Mr John Awuah, General Manager -- Stroke & Neurosciences at Queens Hospital, England -- will build a specialist tertiary hospital in Accra, Ghana . The Accra Stroke Hospital will have 26 beds and will specialize in the treatment of stroke patients in the Accra-Tema metropolitan area to the highest clinical standards expected of a stroke centre. Cayenne assisted Mr. Awuah with the preparation of two business plans, one including a diagnostics lab and one without, two financial models, and an investor presentation. Said Mr. Awuah, "Many thanks for putting together a fantastic business plan for me. I really appreciate the time and effort that was put into it."
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ac·quaint media - Walnut Creek, CA
Media & Entertainment: Media & Marketing Consulting
ac·quaint media is a full-service solutions provider and consulting firm for new and traditional media. The company produces highly targeted audio content derived from user search demographics, and distributes it across radio and other advertising channels. "I could not have done this project on my own," said Ken Kohl, Founder & Chief Visioneer. "Cayenne not only provided top quality financials, executive summary, and PowerPoint presentation, but moral support and great insight into the adventure I was embarking on."
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Ag Connections - Murray, KY
Enterprise Software: Agricultural Management
Ag Connections develops software tools that help growers, retailers, and consultants manage day-to-day crop production operations. Production records are very confidential, and Ag Connections' system allows the grower, the owner of the data, to control where data goes and how it is shared. "Cayenne developed the highest quality plan that played a key role in successfully raising our financing and helped define our future growth strategy," said Rick Murdock, Vice President.
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Allied Soft Limited - Lagos, Nigeria
Technology Services: Software and IT Services
Allied Soft is a technology company focused on people management and business software solutions. Allied Soft became the first Nigerian company to earn product certification with Microsoft thereby gaining the status of an Independent Software Vendor and Gold Certified partner. Rick Tifone, of Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan, investor presentation, and financial model for the investor community. "Rick, thanks for a job well done! This has been a most rewarding and informative exercise and I feel better equipped with tools that can help me secure outside investment and analyze my business." said Chuma Ofoche, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Allied Soft Limited.
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Alto Aviation - Leominster, MA
Manufacturing: Electronics
Alto Aviation is the leading provider of audio entertainment systems for private aircraft. Cayenne Consulting has provided strategic planning facilitation and ongoing executive coaching to Alto’s management team. "My business partner and I initially hired Cayenne Consulting to help us develop a strategic plan for our business and provide guidance and accountability in the execution of the plan. In the time we have worked together, our business has grown and evolved and the number of topics that Rick Tifone has coached us on is too long to enumerate," said Don Hamilton, President, Alto Aviation. "Our weekly phone meetings have helped us grow as leaders and have improved our performance. We have benefited greatly from the advice and feedback he provides. Most importantly, he challenges us to look at things differently which has helped spur our growth."
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American Mortgage Specialists - Mesa, AZ
Financial Services: Mortgage Lending
American Mortgage Specialists has grown to become one of the largest mortgage banks/brokers in the West, with 180 branch offices and 1,200 employees. Until now, the company's growth has been fueled through marketing expertise. However, further growth was constrained by working capital needs. Thus, Cayenne Consulting was engaged to prepare a business plan to make the case for investing in AMS. "Cayenne was professional, fast, and delivered an excellent product," said David McMaster, Vice President of Mortgage Banking at AMS. The plan was "to the point and tells the story. Very well done."
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Analytica Systems - Boston, MA
Technology Services: Systems Engineering
Analytica Systems offers world class Systems Engineering capabilities to clients in the Boston metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs. Analytica Systems's services minimize the risks inherent to technology initiatives, while minimizing the tradeoffs of cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality. "My Cayenne coach guided me through the process of establishing the company, business development, execution of client engagements, and overall strategy," said John Sedivy, President of Analytica Systems. "Cayenne has been an invaluable asset to the success of my business and I highly recommend Cayenne’s services to anyone either looking to start a new business or take their existing business to the next level."
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Artificial Development - Palo Alto, CA, Madrid, Spain and Cochin, India
Technology: Network Computing
Artificial Development is creating a bio-realistic whole-brain simulation system (both hardware and software) that will enable both neural research and the development of advanced cognitive applications. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan and financial model for the investor community. "We've been working away for over two years, but with competition looming we needed to go into high gear. Cayenne made our advantages explicit and our positioning clear, and created a plan that speaks to investors." said Marcos Guillen, President and CEO.
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Atman Hospitality Group, Inc. - South San Francisco, CA
Real Estate: Green Hotel Chain
Atman Hospitality Group is a pioneer of the green hotel industry. It is the world’s first green hotel chain and the only one to win the coveted LEED gold certification, a national standard awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. Atman is working to transform consciousness about social responsibility while offering their guests a unique experience of responsible luxury. Cayenne Consulting developed their business plan and financial model. Writes Yuan-Sing Chang, Vice President, "We needed a business plan which could communicate our message of industry transformation alongside the dollars-and-cents story of running a profitable hotel chain. Our Cayenne consultant effectively captured the many exciting facets of our business through a colorful business plan, while presenting a compelling business case for our continued growth. I’m pleased with the way everything turned out."
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BadOnlineDates.com - Marina Del Rey, CA
Software & Internet: Online Dating
BadOnlineDates.com is developing an online community for daters to share their experiences and find camaraderie, a concept which merges social networking and online dating, two of the most viable Internet trends. Cayenne Consulting developed the business plan, financial projections, and provided guidance on BadOnlineDates.com’s growth strategy. CEO Jennifer Kelton said, "The credibility the business plan has given me has been instrumental in assembling my team and advisors. The coaching my consultant provided me above and beyond preparing my plan was invaluable. With Cayenne's assistance I am now in a position to launch BadOnlineDates.com quickly and with confidence."
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Blue Jay Consulting, LLC - Tampa, FL
Healthcare Consulting: Emergency Department Consulting Services
Blue Jay Consulting is a team of nationally-recognized health care leaders focused on delivering real and effective organizational change to Emergency Departments. Blue Jay delivers outcomes-oriented solutions and quantifiable results to clients seeking operational improvement and/or interim leadership. The company tackles projects using a hands-on, in-the-trenches approach, strengthened by their genuine dedication to improving the quality of emergency care. Writes Mark Feinberg, "Our Company sought a financial model to help us better understand the best way to go about building our business. Our Cayenne consultant developed a forecast which helped us to tune our marketing activities and cost structure. Thanks to Cayenne for a job well done."
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Bondi Digital - New York, NY
Media & Entertainment: Digital Publishing
Bondi Digital develops technology that helps magazine publishers monetize their archives. In February 2006 the company, which had some products in the marketplace, needed help articulating their business plan. Cayenne was engaged to help the founders think through issues related to growth and investment opportunities, and to prepare the company's business plan. David Anthony, co-founder of Bondi, said "We appreciated the work that Cayenne did for us. [The consultant] was insightful and professional, and his assistance saved us countless hours. Thank you."
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Chronus Finance - Moscow, Russia & New York, NY
Financial Services: Consumer Banking
Chronus Finance is a Moscow-based financial brokerage firm focused on the mass consumer market in Russia. Following the financial supermarket business model, Chronus' rich product suite includes mortgages, home equity lines of credit, auto and equipment loans, as well as insurance and investment products. The company asked Cayenne Consulting to prepare a business plan to help it attract new investment. "Cayenne led us down the path from start to finish. They helped us crystallize our strategy, and architect a compelling business plan that was well received by investors," commented Eugene Gourevitch, CEO.
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Conversion Consultants - China
Green Tech: Alternative Energy
Conversion Consultants, LLC is raising institutional funding for a large, highly profitable green energy project in China. Cayenne was engaged to develop the pitch book and financial and funding projections for investors. "For this major project, it was critical to develop polished, compelling presentation materials," said William Minot, Managing Partner of Conversion Consultants. "Cayenne conveyed a thorough understanding of our needs, product, and market, and the work was excellent. We loved our consultant and appreciate the responsiveness we received throughout the engagement."
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cumulusIQ - Bethlehem, PA
Internet 3.0: Knowledge Management
cumulusIQ is an on-demand knowledge marketplace that brings together consumers and providers of information on vital and timely topics. The company's Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) model provides real answers by real experts in real-time. "Cayenne has been an extremely valuable partner in optimizing our business model, and presenting it effectively to investors," said Monty Kalsi, Founder & CEO.
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CytoDome - Atlanta, GA
Medical Device: Oncology / Drug Delivery
CytoDome is developing a local drug delivery device that aims at regulating drug uptake by ailing brain tissue. The device is based on a novel technological approach. When asked how he would describe Cayenne Consulting to fellow entrepreneurs, Gill Heart, President and CEO of CytoDome responded: "If you need a reliable, independent, accurate, and prompt consultant to write your business plan, do not hesitate to engage Cayenne."
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Deluge, Inc. - Phoenix, AZ
Green Tech: Geothermal Energy
Deluge developed the Natural Energy Engine™, the innovative thermal hydraulic engine that won the prestigious Federal Laboratories Consortium's 2005 Outstanding Technology Development Award for pumping oil out of the ground using geothermal heat as the engine's sole source of energy. Pumping oil in the Midwest is Deluge's first successful commercial application for their revolutionary technology, dubbed the NE Engine™ because it can literally replace any engine. Brian Hageman, CEO of the company and inventor of the NE Engine™ commented, "The comprehensive business plan developed for Deluge by Cayenne Consulting will assist our company in moving forward with other commercial applications." Among the many applications under development for the NE Engine™ are desalination, electricity production, and solar powered air conditioning. Mr. Hageman continued, "Cayenne's financial forecasts have proven to be a valuable tool. We are very happy with the quality of Cayenne's professional services."
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Digital Vision: Institute of Media Arts - Richmond, British Columbia & Cologne, Germany
Education: New Media
Digital Vision Institute of Media Arts is a 3D Animation and Digital Effects school based in Germany. Cayenne Consulting developed their financial projections and business plan to support their banking activities. "Cayenne transformed our initial plan into a powerful tool," said Andrei Stirbu, Managing Director. "One of the things I was most impressed with is their level of financial customization. We have confidence in knowing that our cash flows are tailored to our specific requirements. I will recommend Cayenne to anyone who needs professional consulting."
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DigitalGlobal Communications - Kew Gardens, NY
Telecommunications: Latin America
DigitGlobal provides quality communications products to the Hispanic/Latin American community with market differentiation by country. "Cayenne really took the time to understand the business and what we were trying to do, and created a fantastic business plan that was versatile to use for a number of different purposes. Cayenne is the company I'm calling when I need a business consultant," said Omar G. Jorge, Former COO. "Three years after Cayenne completed a brand new, thorough business plan for DigitGlobal, the Board of Directors is still basing key decisions off of it."
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District Spirits - Washington, DC
Retail: Beverages
District Spirits is a modern liquor store that offers a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic products available for purchase at its retail location and through online ordering and delivery. District Spirits' mission is simple: to make the purchase of liquor, wine and beer (plus other products) more available, more convenient, and more affordable. "I really appreciate the effort that Cayenne put into this project," said Peyton Sherwood, District Spirits' founder and owner. "I can truthfully say that the Cayenne consultants helped me achieve my goals for a unique, customer focused retail business."
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EasyGas - Nigeria
Energy: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, EasyGas is a new, specialty LPG bottling and distribution company whose principal mission is to bring 21st century marketing and distribution strategies to the retail/consumer markets of Nigeria and in doing so, become a nationwide consumer and commercial brand that is as recognizable as any brand in the Country. "While we are quite pleased with the documents that Cayenne prepared for us, what really made the difference for EasyGas was the development of our marketing and distribution strategies which Cayenne played a major role in defining," said Fola Adenusi, EasyGas' Operations Manager. "Additionally, Cayenne has made it clear that as we go through our capitalization program, they will be available to us on an as needed basis for advice and counsel.
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EE Instruments - San Jose, CA
Semiconductors: Chip Design Software
EE Instruments develops leading-edge CAD software enabling semiconductor companies to design smaller chips. Cayenne Consulting developed their business plan and financial model. According to Tom Geocaris, CEO, "Cayenne's one-on-one process of working was effective. I'm very happy with the way the business plan turned out. It's given us good early traction with investors."
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eShip-4u - Israel
Logistics: Parcel Delivery Equipment
eShip's Automatic Delivery Machine (ADM) network is a groundbreaking solution for managing the parcel delivery supply chain in the last mile, translating into increased efficiency and profits for global shipping vendors and greater convenience for their residential customers. Cayenne Consulting prepared eShip's business plan and investor presentation. eShip was acquired by Siemens. "Thanks for the quick response!" said Nir Kinory, COO and Executive Vice President. "You keep breaking your own records!"
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Florence Medical - Wellesley, MA
Medical Device: Cardiology
Florence Medical develops advanced systems based on computational flow dynamics for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. Cayenne Consulting developed Florence's business plan and investor presentation for the venture capital community. "We received an outstanding business plan, and the process was fast and easy. Cayenne Consulting excels in taking complex ideas and making them understandable to non-specialists," said Frank Martin, CEO of Florence Medical.
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Global Gateway Comm - New York, NY
Technology: Secure Gateway Solutions
Global Gateway Comm, Inc. is a provider of secure gateway solutions for virtual private networks (VPNs) and other applications. The company has developed several proprietary technologies that enable secure, efficient, and inexpensive transmission of data over next generation networks. "The Cayenne team is knowledgeable, responsive, and prompt," said Paula Giordani. "They have a deep understanding of what investors need to see, and how they need to see it."
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GoCar Franchise Services, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Tourism: Specialty Tour Vehicles
GoCar is a pioneer of the satellite-guided tourism industry. In addition to deploying the first-ever GPS Storytelling Car, the company is building a GPS Tour Network which will provide a new way of entertaining and educating travelers, by having available tours in many themes and multiple languages. Cayenne Consulting developed their business plan and financial model. Writes Alasdair Clements, GoCar's CFO, "Our business has many elements from software, tour content, and interesting vehicles, all mixed together to deliver a compelling tour experience. Our Cayenne consultant was able to focus us on the storyboard and flow of our business plan, and distill the many sophisticated aspects of our business into a simple yet compelling presentation. The discipline in the financial modelling was especially helpful. We have deployed the presentation to very good effect in a variety of investor settings."
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Guerilla Gaming Concepts - New York, NY
Software & Internet: Online Gaming
Guerilla Gaming Concepts, Inc. has developed a platform that enables console gamers to compete for cash and prizes by creating and participating in online gaming tournaments. The company has forged strategic relationships with major console manufacturers and game studios, and is in the process of securing a Series A investment round. "Cayenne has been an invaluable partner as we’ve developed and refined our business model," said Emmanuel Zavolas, Founder and CEO. "Working with Cayenne has been instrumental in creating a clear strategy and a compelling business plan, paving the way to successful execution and fundraising for our company."
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Harmonia Medical Technologies - Tucson, AZ
Medical Device: Urology
Harmonia Medical Technologies develops cutting-edge, biodegradable polymer-based, local drug delivery stenting technologies for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Cayenne Consulting developed Harmonia's business plan, financial projections, and website. "I would like to thank you for an extraordinary business plan... Your promptness, focus and time management as well as cost effectiveness are excellent. Well done!", said Gill Heart, COO of Harmonia Medical Technologies. "Let me take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent job you did for Harmonia. I circulated the plan among my partners [at Veritas Venture Partners], as an example of what a b-plan should look like," said Gideon Tolkowsky, Managing Partner of Veritas Venture Partners, an investor in Harmonia.
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High Throughput Genomics - Tucson, AZ
Biotechnology: Genomics
HTG develops and markets advanced technologies for analyzing the transcriptome - the RNA that transcribes DNA into proteins - providing pharmaceutical companies with a tool that can revolutionize the drug discovery market. Cayenne Consulting developed HTG's business plan. "The work that you did was quite remarkable. It's rare to find a consultant that can combine an understanding of business and science to create a persuasive and well-written business plan for a complex business like ours," said Kirk Collamer, CFO of High Throughput Genomics.
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HKX - Monroe, WA
Manufacturing: Industrial Equipment
HKX is the leading provider of hydraulic system kits for the installation and use of attachments on excavators. Cayenne Consulting provided the business plan, marketing plan, and additional advisory services in support of the company's mergers and acquisitions strategy. "Cayenne Consulting helped identify the areas where focus would allow HKX to increase its share of an expanding market," said John Elley, President of HKX. "We needed the discipline of planning Cayenne Consulting provides to do this."
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Imaginary Friends Studios - Singapore
Media & Entertainment: Content Publishing
Imaginary Friends Studios is a developer of high quality, next generation entertainment services for film, video game, and comics. IFS has developed content for top tier film, game, and comic projects for clients such as Square Enix and on projects such as Hercules (Radical Publishing/Spyglass Entertainment), Caliber (Infinitum Nihil/Radical Publishing), and Freedom Formula (Radical Publishing). IFS has also provided outsourced creative services and concept design for projects such as F.E.A.R: Extraction Point (Sierra), Contra 4 (Capcom), NBA Street Basketball (Electronic Arts), and EVE Online (CCP), as well as promotional art for projects such as Spiderman 3, Surf's Up, World Cyber Games, Manga Studio software, Batman: Dark Knight. "Cayenne was instrumental in helping us identify and articulate our growth strategies," said Edmund Shern, President & Co-Founder.
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Innovate - Morristown, NJ
Technology: Personal Emergency Response System
Innovate, Inc. is launching a technology and that will revolutionize personal emergency response systems. Cayenne developed a marketing plan, PPM draft, and presentation materials including a business plan, executive summary, investor presentation, and cash flow analysis. "We were thoroughly pleased with all components of this collaborative effort and would be quick to recommend their services to other entrepreneurs," said Anthony Curlo, President. "The highly polished plan has allowed us to fast track our financing, ultimately one step closer to our end game."
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Integrated Axis - Tucson, AZ
Telecommunications: Provisioning Services
Integrated Axis, currently operating as a systems integrator, is a stealth-mode company developing a revolutionary business model for distributing telecommunications services to the small and medium-sized business market. Cayenne Consulting developed Integrated Axis' business plan, financial projections, investor presentation, website, and a prototype of the planned telecommunications distribution system. "Working with Cayenne Consulting really put us into high gear, and we have been extremely pleased with all that they have done for us. A real pleasure to work with," said Randy Asselin, President of Integrated Axis.
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Joke Show, Inc. - New York, NY
Media & Entertainment: Content Publishing
Joke Show, Inc. is creating a live-action comedy web channel, ItTastesFunny.com. The channel's roots lie in the award-winning HBO Actual Jokes series, a creation of the company's founders. ItTastesFunny.com is a unique destination featuring sketch comedy, short viral films, and interactive characters, all centered around the essential core of comedy: the well told joke. Cayenne Consulting developed Joke Show's business plan and financial model, and helped devise a go-to-market strategy. "The plan feels very much unique to our venture, which is terrific," said George Belshaw, CEO. Mr. Belshaw describes Cayenne Consulting as "Professional, thorough, smart, insightful, diligent, experienced."
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Journée Lighting, Inc. - Westlake Village, CA
Green Tech: Energy Efficient Lighting
Journée Lighting develops and manufactures specialty lighting for demanding applications such as display lighting and museum artifact illumination. The light source is spectrum selectable light emitting diodes with an on board semiconductor based control system. Journée Lighting's products emit no infrared or ultraviolet energy bringing a new level of energy efficiency both in energy consumed and heat dissipated. Cayenne consulting developed the company's business plan and financial model. "I was extremely pleased with the service and expertise that Tom Provided! I have already started to recommend him to my friends/associates. My SBA Loan was just approved today! You are very fortunate to have someone of Tom's caliber on your team," said Clayton Alexander, founder of Journée Lighting.
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Labor Finders International - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Business Services: Temporary Staffing
Since 1975, Labor Finders has been a leader in the temporary staffing industry. Comprised of a focused network of over 285 offices nationwide, Labor Finders delivers a flexible, productive, dependable workforce to meet fluctuating workforce demands while eliminating payroll and administrative burdens for companies. Cayenne Consulting has facilitated the development of a strategic plan for Labor Finders. "We appreciate all the help from Cayenne, and in particular from Rick Tifone. He was a great match for our team and was very flexible to adapt to the dynamic schedules of our management team. We look forward to continued work with Rick as we execute our plan and we would highly recommend Rick and Cayenne to any business that is developing a strategic plan. Thanks again." said Jonathan Klorfein, Director of Client Services at Labor Finders International.
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LendEthics - Phoenix, AZ
Financial Services: Mortgage Lead Generation
LendEthics generates sales leads from consumers interested in mortgage loans and sells these leads to certified mortgage loan and real estate professionals. Lenders are regularly evaluated by both LendEthics and by borrowers to ensure consistently ethical lending practices. Lee Collins, CEO, wrote: "[The consultant] is great to work with. Very professional and goes the extra mile for his clients. Even as a consultant, he made me feel that he was part of the team. Thank you so much!"
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Level V Media - Chico, CA
Telecommunications: Advertising
Level V Media is developing innovative new media marketing channels for companies in the retail, hospitality, and restaurant sectors. The company turned to Cayenne Consulting after being frustrated by the efforts of another well-known business plan consulting firm. "In just over a week, [Cayenne] put together an outstanding business plan that was complete, concise, and compelling," said Rich Manley, CEO. "[The consultant] worked with my team every day from morning till night to meet an investor deadline. The first investor group we met with said that of the hundreds of plans stacked in their office, this was one of the few that had ever met all the criteria they were looking for. If you don't believe your first impression with investors should be a gamble, hire Cayenne."
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Ligare Systems - Oakland, CA
Green Tech: Climate Control
Ligare develops and markets residential environmental control systems offering centralized control of zoned HVAC, security, irrigation, lighting, entertainment, and other systems. Cayenne Consulting prepared Ligare's business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation. "We were amazed by how little effort was required on our part to have Cayenne prepare these materials. We exchanged a few phone calls and e-mails, and they handled the rest. The results were clear, professional, and persuasive, and the investors and advisors who have seen the materials loved them," said Lisa Kenney, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "They know what investors want, and they delivered."
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LightStream Technologies - Herndon, VA
Green Tech: Water Purification
LightStream develops and commercializes advanced water disinfection systems. The unique Pulsed UV technology, backed by $14 million in R&D since 1998, overcomes the hazards associated with conventional chlorine and mercury UV disinfection, and is more economical than ozone, mercury UV, and membrane disinfection. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation. Van Lanier, Founder of LightStream Technologies, said: "If you're time is valuable and you need a professional business plan, call this guy. He's the best I've seen."
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LIMS Leap - Ludington, MI
Enterprise Software: Laboratory Information Management Systems
LIMSLeap implements and integrates Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Cayenne Consulting developed a business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation to support the company's merger and acquisition activities. "Jim has been a God-send for us. I could not possibly have asked for a better consultant to help me with this plan," said Ola Kvalvaag, President and CEO. "I am getting such good feedback on this plan that it is almost a distraction. Investors spend more time interviewing me on where we found Jim and if they can use him for some of their other projects."
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M.A. Young & Associates - Mesa, AZ
Enterprise Software: Geospatial Information Systems
MAYA offers the only truly enterprise-grade system for managing geospatial data for organizations such as utilities (electrical, water, gas, cable, telecom, etc.) and municipalities. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan, financial projections, and investor presentation. The company's CEO, Richard Lopez, said: "Cayenne worked with our team to help us define a meaningful and defensible niche in the broader GIS marketplace. The business plan clearly defines our differentiation from competitors, and the financials incorporate a flexible and comprehensive revenue model. This process truly changed the way we think about our business, and we're excited about our future."
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MiNO Wireless - Santa Clara, CA
Telecommunications: International Calling
MiNO Wireless offers enterprise-class international mobile call management, providing businesses with full visibility, control and management of their international mobile calling costs. MiNO Wireless users can call internationally from any landline or mobile phone through its easy to use MiNO Enterprise for BlackBerry service, and be quickly and easily connected to their international contacts at a fraction of today's international calling rates. "The business plan, financial forecast, and presentation that Cayenne developed enabled us to raise $7 million from leading venture capitalists including Canaan Partners," said Jing Liu, Founder and CTO. "Cayenne was very professional, and we were very happy with the results."
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Moani - San Jose, CA & Singapore
Enterprise Software: Media Asset Management
Moani develops rich media management and control .NET web service solutions for internal and external corporate communications. Cayenne Consulting developed Moani's business plan, marketing materials, and investor presentation, and contributed to the development of the financial projections. "I've worked with Akira on a variety of ventures over the past several years, and have been very impressed by his work. His business plans and financial models are among the best that I have ever seen, and I've seen hundreds. Any company trying to figure out how to get going would do well to have Akira's help," said Damon Danielson, President and CEO of Moani.
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Morpho - Tucson, AZ
Software & Internet: Pattern Recognition
Morpho develops sophisticated pattern recognition software solutions for the security, satellite-based terrain analysis, and biotechnology markets. Cayenne Consulting developed Morpho's business plan, financial model, and an investor presentation. "Akira helped our company craft an incredible business plan and pro-forma financials. I consider him to be the very best all-round business planning specialist I've had the pleasure of working with in my ten years as a business owner. I have recommended him to other CEOs growing their businesses," said Stephen Buchmann, CEO of Morpho.
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MyRaptor.com - San Francisco, CA
Software & Internet: Bid Management
MyRaptor was a procurement optomization software platform for "hidden attribute" markets, where the price (and other attributes) are dynamic, and one party had a knowledge advantage over the other. An example of such a market, and MyRaptor's initial target market, was Priceline.com, where Priceline knew how low it was willing to drop its price, but made it impossible for buyers to figure out what that price was. By acting as an intermediary between consumers and Priceline, MyRaptor could capture success and failure data and apply artificial intelligence techniques to devise optimal bidding techniques.
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Mystic Media Inc. - VisitNewEngland.com - Warwick, RI
Media & Entertainment: Content Publishing
Mystic Media is the publisher of numerous online tourism properties, specializing in New England. Cayenne worked with Mystic Media to develop the business plan and financial forecast for growing the VisitNewEngland.com property. "Our work with Cayenne was a great collaborative effort," said Jonathan Lhowe, President of Mystic Media. "They provided the expertise we required to build financial models and a succinct, professional plan."
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Name Withheld - Northern New Jersey
Media & Entertainment: Content Publishing
This startup had a vision to promote the political process through a robust platform combining information dissemination, social networking, fundraising, and consulting. Cayenne was engaged to perform a market and competitive feasibility study, develop a financial model, and produce a business plan. "Cayenne's help enabled us to raise seed capital readily and I learned many valuable concepts that I have been able to utilize in my businesses," said the company's President. "I have recommended Cayenne to several associates, always with glowing praise."
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Name Withheld - Atlanta, GA
Financial Services: Back Office Processing
This firm provides outsourced accounting and management solutions for alternative investment firms. The client was looking to leading investment banks to finance its expansion and industry ranking, and required top-of-the-line investor presentation materials. Cayenne developed a business plan and investor presentation, incorporated key research, and expanded the client's summary into a complete package. "It was critical to us that our consultant have an in-depth understanding of the mindset and expectations of the top-tier banks we were approaching for financing, and who could effectively convey the strengths and potential of our firm. Cayenne fully exploited their expertise so that we could achieve maximum impact while raising funds," said the company's Vice Chairman.
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Name Withheld - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Development
Cayenne Consulting prepared a business plan and financial model for a large division of a billion-dollar public biotechnology company. The business makes instruments, consumables and software for scientists worldwide who are engaged in medical research; pharmaceutical drug discovery, development, and manufacturing; agriculture research; biosecurity; and quality and safety testing. "[The consultant] has done a great job and we very much enjoy working with him," remarked the division's Senior Director of Product Management.
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Name Withheld - New York State
Software & Internet: Social Networking
Cayenne Consulting prepared a business plan, financial model, investor presentation and teaser for an Internet startup transforming the instant messaging and social networking space. "The plan looks wonderful. The changes you have made to the flow and organization of the material make a noticeable difference in its effectiveness as a selling tool," said the company's founder. "You took our existing business plan and turned it into substantive marketing materials. You also upgraded our financial model into a more complete and workable tool. We hope to work with you again as we expand."
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Name Withheld - California
Education: Private University / Distance Learning
This private university wished to expand its distance learning offerings to international markets. Cayenne Consulting was engaged to review the existing plans, perform a market survey, prepare the expansion plan, model the expansion to determine cash flow and initial cash requirements, and prepare a Regents-level presentation. "Cayenne Consulting approached the engagement as if it was their business," said the university's Executive Vice President of Administration and Business. "We were delighted with the business model and impressed with the thoroughness of their research. The final product was as polished and professional as any I have ever seen."
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Name Withheld - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Green Tech: Solar Energy
Developed a business plan and financial forecast for a leading solar electric design and engineering firm that supplies sophisticated products and services supporting commercial-grade photovoltaic energy production. The company's contract services include feasibility studies, system design, testing, and commissioning. Projects have been completed for a number of high-profile Fortune 2000 clients. The company's CEO said "We have been using this business plan to adjust our direction and use it for guiding internal business decisions and future direction."
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nForceNet - San Jose, CA
Enterprise Software: Law Enforcement
nForceNet is developing web enabled software for the global law enforcement community. Cayenne Consulting developed financial projections for the company and made significant contributions to the business plan and investor presentation.
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NITELITE Sports - Wolfeboro Falls, NH
Consumer Products: Novelty Goods
NITELITE Sports develops and markets innovative golf and sports related products to a wide group of customers, ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to individual consumers. The inventor, founder, and President Corky Newcomb said "Cayenne produced a top-grade business plan and investor oriented materials for us. Without their help, I wouldn't have been able to reach and attract the attention of all of the investors currently exploring investment opportunities with NITELITE Sports. It's been a very rewarding process."
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Parking Vault, Inc. - Flower Mound, TX
Construction: Automated Parking Structures
Parking Vault has developed a breakthrough automated parking garage. It is the first automated garage that costs the same as a concrete parking garage and has a cycle time of less than a minute, actually 40 seconds. For the first time the total cost of installing automated parking is equivalent to installing concrete parking structures. "The real value of working with Cayenne goes beyond the outstanding business plan we received," said Cole McDowell, Founder & CEO, remarked. "They brought real world experience and academic expertise. Tom and Malcolm 'walked in my shoes' and became part of our company. Tom's experience includes the complete entrepreneur cycle from company founding to going public. He has felt what we are feeling and made the decisions we are making. Malcolm was able to create a 'bullet proof' valuation based on the latest business ideas. No one delivers the value that Cayenne delivers. Thanks guys."
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Phillips Development & Realty - Tampa, FL
Real Estate: Residential & Commercial Development
Phillips Development & Realty is a real estate development firm with a project portfolio of over $470 million. The company focuses on large-scale residential and commercial projects located near universities, medical centers and large companies. The company asked Cayenne Consulting to prepare a business plan to help it attract new investment. "Cayenne listened closely to our needs and helped us develop an effective business plan, which we've already presented to investors. Their use of graphics helped bring our business plan to life," said Jack King, Vice President of Operations.
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piXlogic - Los Altos, CA
Software & Internet: Image Search
piXlogic has created a patent-pending image analysis and search solution that visually identifies the content of digital images and videos. Their technologies do for images what search engines and document management systems have done for text-based documents. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's executive summary and financial model, and assisted in the preparation of their business plan.
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Play Interactive - Scottsdale, AZ
Media & Entertainment: Video Games
Playinteractive is a video game publishing company, currently developing a series of games based on NBC's blockbuster Fear Factor reality television shows. Cayenne Consulting created Playinteractive's business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation.
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QRS Systems - Fort Lee, NJ
Medical Device: Remote Patient Monitoring
QRS Systems, Inc. has developed a groundbreaking implantable medical device and monitoring system that eliminates the need for endomyocardial biopsies (EMB) in heart transplant patients. Cayenne performed prospective valuation analyses, developed an investor presentation and executive summary, and researched acquisition multiples of comparable companies. "We were very pleased with the integrated worksheets and the ability to modify variables allowing for ease of use and clarity it brought to our financial decisions and projections," said Anthony Curlo, Director. "Cayenne is personable, professional, knowledgeable, responsive and reliable."
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Radical Publishing - Hollywood, CA
Media & Entertainment: Publishing
Radical Publishing develops next generation premium comic book products, featuring high-concept stories, with an integrated, multi-vertical Intellectual Property (IP) brokerage business model. Radical Publishing recently announced that Bryan Singer, director of X-Men, X-Men 2, and Superman Returns has signed on to produce Freedom Formula: Ghost of the Wasteland. This is the third film deal by Radical Publishing, following the announcements of John Woo (Red Cliff, Mission Impossible 2) being attached to direct Caliber: First Canon of Justice written and created by Sam Sarkar and Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom) to produce Hercules: The Thracian Wars for Universal and Spyglass Entertainment. "Cayenne created the highest quality, rigorous plan and financials that withstood venture capital due diligence and third-party audit," said Jesse Berger, Founder & CEO. "We were able to raise our desired first round of venture capital thanks to the exceptional tools Cayenne Consulting developed."
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Raw Fusion - Plano, TX
Food Service: Restaurant Chain
Raw Fusion is a chain of health food restaurants and an online provider (RawFusionStore.com) of health food products. Raw Fusion has developed a proprietary food preparation technology and exclusive cuisine serving enzyme-rich foods that are both delicious and nutritious. Cayenne Consulting created the company's business plan and financial projections. Russell Halderman, CEO, remarked that "[consultant] was an invaluable part of the startup process. I felt like he was more a member of the executive management team than a consultant. He really helped us clarify and define our business model."
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RedMac - Henderson, NV
Food Service: Restaurant Chain
Bill McNamara and Michelle Hamilton have formed a Nevada registered LLC for the purpose of acquiring Subway® franchised stores in Clark County, Nevada. The LLC which will own the stores operates under the name RedMac LLC. The Company's first store is located in the Green Valley area of Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas. "We hired Cayenne for two reasons," said Michelle Hamilton, co-founder of RedMac. "The first was the firms’ experience in food service and the second reason was that they promised that they would complete the project within our requested time frame. They really came through for us and we are very pleased with the result."
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RedPoint Technologies - Washington, DC
Enterprise Software: Network Security
RedPoint develops and markets integrated security and management solutions for wireless networks. The initial product offers the highest available level of wireless security while preserving past investments in older wireless networking equipment. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation, and helped the founder expand the management team.
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Regenesis Biomedical - Scottsdale, AZ
Medical Device: Wound Management
Regenesis Biomedical develops and markets a unique line of wound care technologies that use radio-frequency stimulation to speed wound healing by 50%. Cayenne Consulting developed their business plan and financial projections. "The new business plan explains twice as much in less than half the words than our old plan. And the flexibility, robustness, and completeness of the financial model is incredible," said Mary Ritz, President of Regenesis Biomedical.
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Rhythmic Entertainment Group - Lakeville, MN
Media & Entertainment: Booking Agency
Rhythmic Entertainment Group is an artist booking agency that places and promotes top tier performers in prestigious international concert venues. Cayenne Consulting developed business development materials to enhance relationships with their international partners. Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate that you took this project and handled it with such professionalism and urgency so that I could meet my deadline, said Jackie Owusu-Mensah, CEO.
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Safe Harbor Retreat - Amagansett, NY
Healthcare: Rehabilitation Services
Safe Harbor Retreat, LLC is developing the first high-end substance abuse rehabilitation center on the East Coast. The company has forged alliances with several of the world’s foremost experts in addiction treatment, and is in the process of securing a prime facility in the Hamptons section of Long Island. "Cayenne did a wonderful job of helping us communicate our vision to equity investors, lenders, and strategic partners," said Joe McKinsey, Founder and CEO. "The level of personal attention and service is truly remarkable."
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Seasons - Greenbelt, MD
Food Service: Restaurant Concept
Seasons is a concept document and business plan for a very large restaurant and event facility that is the vision of Toya Johnson, a project management consultant who advises senior officials at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Johnson created the business plan not for the purpose of opening and operating the restaurant but rather to sell the concept to a large restaurant operating company. After completing the business plan, she asked Cayenne Consulting to review the document and advise her on the reliability and veracity of the financial projections. Cayenne re-constructed the financials and then consulted with her on the best way to present the numbers to potential buyers. Said Ms. Johnson, I have learned a lot during our work together. I would like to work together later on down the line and continue to retain your services through Cayenne as a consultant on this project, particularly when it comes down to me negotiating this deal.
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Single Touch Interactive - San Diego, CA
Telecommunications: Mobile Phones
Single Touch offers mobile 3G (data centric) phones targeting consumer groups with a common affinity for popular interests, such as fitness, travel, finance, golf, wrestling, or NASCAR. STI has or is developing numerous exclusive co-marketing, content, and branding agreements with media companies and enthusiast organizations such as Primedia, Men's Health, Prevention, World Wrestling Entertainment, Motorsport, and Butch Harmon. "We were under a tight deadline for a meeting with an investor. Cayenne Consulting delivered a high quality business plan and financial model in only nine days. Simply amazing," said Chris Brunner, VP of Business Development for Single Touch.
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Skorcher - Scottsdale, AZ
Wellness: Fitness Equipment
Skorcher develops training and conditioning machines and programs to help people strengthen and condition their glutes. Backed by independent medical analysis, the Skorcher line of products offers a better glute training program than any other machine currently in the market. The machines can be performed unilaterally and bilaterally, an unprecedented feature of glute training. "Cayenne thoroughly understands the issues surrounding start-ups and provided invaluable insight," said Bret Contreras, Founder & CEO. The plan was "delivered to the highest standards. Excellent."
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SNJ Foundation - San Diego, CA
Healthcare: Residential Care Facility
SNJ Foundation is a new enterprise that has been established to own and operate Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) in San Diego County, California. The company intends to acquire 3 facilities in the first five years of operation. Said Mike Rebelo, the founder and owner of SNJ, "the Cayenne consultants that assisted in the development of our business plan were very professional and insightful." Mr. Rebelo went on to explain that many of the readers of the plan, most of whom were experts in the assisted living field, judged the plan "to be crafted in a clear, concise, and compelling manner." He seemed to appreciate the extra time it took to get the financial projections just right.
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StormWall Systems - Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate: Construction Materials
StormWall Systems is a manufacturer of wall and ceiling systems for commercial and residential construction. The Company's flagship product, SWS Panel, is a structural panel which can withstand earthquakes and extreme wind up to 250 mph. Its product reduces the need for dry wall and plastering, and provides builders with substantial construction time and cost savings. The company sought investment to launch in-house manufacturing operations and asked Cayenne to help prepare its business plan. "Cayenne delivered a first-rate, professional-looking business plan. They helped us understand our market dynamics, develop our financial projections and assess our investment requirements. Thanks for a job well done." said Scott Graham, CEO of European Operations.
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studyloft.com - Chicago, IL
Education: e-Learning
studyloft.com provides a 24/7 online tutoring service, with state-of-the-art eLearning technology and a team of professionally trained and experienced eTutors. "Cayenne Consulting's financial model made a complex situation tractable. We are using it both for planning and investment purposes," said Bikram Roy, CEO.
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SynCardia Systems - Tucson, AZ
Medical Device: Cardiology
SynCardia Systems develops, manufactures, and markets the CardioWest Total Artificial Heart systems for use as a bridge to transplant in patients with end-stage heart failure. Cayenne Consulting developed SynCardia's business plan, financial forecast, and website. "The materials that Cayenne created for us enabled us to ultimately close several large rounds of financing and reach where we are today," said Dr. Marvin Slepian, co-founder and Chairman of SynCardia.
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TrafficPayment - Midland, TX
Software & Internet: Municipal Payments
TrafficPayment provides an award winning and patent-pending web-based proprietary system enabling municipal governments to accept and process traffic citation payments online. Cayenne developed the company's business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation. Ryan Roberts, VP of Marketing, said "I definitely liked the amount of time our consultant spent communicating with us. He went the extra mile to understand our business model by keeping in constant contact with us throughout the entire process. Professional, Knowledgeable, Talented, Capable, Helpful... these words all come to mind when talking about Cayenne."
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Transparent Footwear, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Apparel: Fashion Footwear
Transparent Footwear designs, manufactures, and distributes high-end footwear in select retailers throughout the U.S. Cayenne Consulting created a high-impact executive summary for presentation to the company's joint venture partners. Mary Sue Papale, CEO and Co-founder, remarked: "We needed a refined and compelling presentation of our strategy and brand position. Cayenne was able to not only understand our needs, but was also able to translate and refine our strategy. It was a pleasure working with the consultant."
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TransWorld Med Corporation - Charlotte, NC
Medical Device: Cardiology
TransWorld Med has developed an innovative technique for monitoring tissue rejection among heart transplant recipients. This technique overcomes serious problems presented by currently available techniques. Cayenne Consulting developed the company's business plan, financial projections, and investor presentation. The company's CEO, Dr. Charles Richardson, M.D., said: "We were amazed by how Cayenne helped us crystallize our value proposition and our competitive advantages. Their research turned up important data even we weren't aware of. And the financial forecasts blew our accountant away. We would recommend Cayenne Consulting to anybody who needs sound advice."
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UltraGuide - Denver, CO
Medical Device: Radiology
UltraGuide develops advanced guidance systems for interventional radiology. Cayenne Consulting developed UltraGuide's business plan, and made significant contributions to the company's investor presentation and financial projections. "Feedback from investors has been extremely positive. We would recommend Cayenne Consulting to any early stage company seeking venture capital," said Mike Sims, CEO of UltraGuide.
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University Chemists - New York, NY
Healthcare: Specialty Pharmacy Services
University Chemists is a leading specialty pharmacy servicing the metro New York area. Specialty pharmacies provide costly life-saving drugs, patient education and monitoring, and intervention with insurers. "Jen put together a jaw dropping business plan and financial model. She gained a thorough understanding of our industry and how my business makes money. I am very confident going to lenders with this amazing business plan, even in these tough times. I have worked with other consultants and would not insult Jen by comparing her work to theirs," said CEO, President & Founder James Zambri.
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Vested Capital - Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY
Education: e-Learning
Vested Capital's client, a large national organization with millions of members, is implementing an e-learning system to offer professional development training to its members. Cayenne worked with Vested Capital to develop the business plan and financial forecast for the new venture. "Cayenne thoroughly researched the issues at hand and provided us with a high quality, visually appealing package," said Walter Allen, a Partner at Vested Capital.
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YoNaturals - Solana Beach, CA
Wellness: Healthy Vending
YoNaturals is leading the fight against junk food in vending machines with the most comprehensive, healthy vending program in the nation. "Cayenne gave us the financial and presentation tools that opened the doors to venture capital," said Mark Trotter, President. "Without Cayenne, we would not have been able to raise investment capital."
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Zero Motorcycles - Santa Cruz, CA
Green Tech: Low Emission Vehicles
Zero Motorcycles is a California-based designer and manufacturer of high performance electric motorcycles. The company's mission is to revolutionize transportation by combining the best aspects of traditional motorcycles with today's most advanced green technologies. Cayenne Consulting developed their financial forecast, which allowed the company to raise a significant amount of start-up capital from leading investment firms. According to Neal Saiki, Zero's founder and chief designer, "Cayenne's financial model was a critical tool in our fundraising process. It helped us understand the financial management and operational challenges we would face as a start-up. At the same time, it allowed us to communicate to our investors that we clearly understood those challenges and had thought them through. We are very pleased with Cayenne's services."
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