Business Services
My Approach
As an author and business owner, I understand how closely we hold what we do close to our hearts. What we do and the stories we tell are a reflection of who we are. So, it’s sometimes hard to share responsibility – but we also want to GROW and expand our IMPACT, while maintaining BALANCE in our life.
When I work with a client, I consider us PARTNERS, working toward the same goal – the elevation and growth of your author business – with the love and attention you would give it yourself.
I offer tailored, thoughtful business management services to help you and your author business INTENTIONALLY FLOURISH.
What you nourish will flourish!
Testimonials
Her ability to develop strategies that align with business goals is unmatched. She effectively utilizes her extensive knowledge and experience to implement the best systems and processes to ensure efficiency.
What I appreciate most is how she didn’t just design for the moment—she helped me build a brand that supports my long-term vision. The strategy she created ensures that my business stays aligned with its principles, while her eye for consistency means every touchpoint feels authentic and clear. Lainey’s work gave me confidence that my brand tells the right story and makes the right impact.
I’m so grateful for her ability to combine creativity with purpose—she not only designed my website, but also helped me step into my role as a true brand ambassador for my business.
Service Solutions
As a Literary Business Manager, I focus on crafting and executing seamless operations for your author business.
I provide thought partnership and strategic support to help refine and align your ideas with your current goals, ensuring you stay focused and intentional.
And if your business is growing, I can also own the management of your business ecosystem, ensuring every aspect runs smoothly so you can sleep peacefully.
Business Management
Offered as a monthly Scope Retainer package. Scroll down for package options.
Operations
✔ Operations oversight
✔ Organizing your business
✔ Process improvement
✔ Resource planning
✔ SOP documentation
Systems and Workflow
Automation development ✔
Bottleneck and issue identification ✔
Efficiency development ✔
Tool implementation / setup ✔
Workflow development / setup ✔
Metrics and Data
✔ Analytics / KPI tracking
✔ Data-driven strategic recommendations
✔ Insights / what’s working
✔ Insights / what’s not working
Business Strategy
Collaborative strategic partnership ✔
Holistic strategic integration ✔
Ongoing alignment monitoring ✔
Proactive insights and adaptation ✔
Strategic business planning ✔
Project Management
✔ Progress oversight
✔ Project planning
✔ Resource allocation
✔ Task delegation and oversight
Event and Launch Management
Event/launch planning ✔
Goal and analytics reporting ✔
Online event production ✔
Progress oversight ✔
Resource allocation ✔
Task delegation and oversight ✔
Tech and workflow design ✔
Brand Oversight
✔ Brand auditing
✔ Brand perception monitoring
✔ Brand quality oversight
✔ Strategic brand alignment
Hiring and Team Management
Coaching and mentoring ✔
Creating a collaborative environment ✔
Creating a safe space for success ✔
Onboarding, offboarding, and hiring ✔
Resource assessment and allocation ✔
Setting goals and following progress ✔
Task delegation ✔
Additionally, I offer specialized Project Services to support your thriving business.
Project Services
Offered as part of Scope Retainer or contracted on a project basis. Scroll down for package options.
Specialized Implementation
✔ Email list and welcome sequence setup
✔ System setup (such as Honeybook, ClickUp)
✔ Automation and workflow design and implementation
✔ Coaching program implementation
If you have invested in a coaching program and need help applying what you learn to your business, I can help!
Business Audit and Planning
Comprehensive business assessment ✔
Opportunity identification ✔
Custom action plan development ✔
Insightful action plan review ✔
Flexible implementation options ✔
Strategic Business Planning
✔ Business discovery and analysis
✔ Strategic alignment and integration guidance
✔ Customized solutions for client success and marketing
✔ Leadership and operations optimization
✔ Actionable strategic plan with optional implementation
Event Leadership
Event hosting and emceeing ✔
Meeting and discussion facilitator ✔
Learning event/recording trainer ✔
Information and meeting presenter ✔
Event speaker ✔
Instructional Design
✔ Objective identification
✔ Information organization
✔ Course development
✔ Course production
✔ Resource development
✔ Slide / visual development
Presentation Development
Information organization ✔
Business presentation ✔
Data presentation ✔
Speaker / event deck ✔
Webinar deck ✔
Ready to transform your author business?
Let’s work together to nourish your business and watch it flourish!
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”
Oprah Winfrey
Packages
When you are a new client, we will begin with a starter project so we can get to know each other and our work styles.
After our initial project, we can work together long-term with an hourly-based retainer or short-term on a project-to-project basis.
Project
- for first-time clients
- one project
- one deliverable
- one commitment
- one price
- 50% non-refundable deposit + autopay setup required to start
Scope Retainer
- for current clients*
- twenty-hour per month minimum
- for ongoing, monthly support
- agreed-upon Scope of Work (SOW) selected from Service Offerings
- 3- or 6-month base contract
- potential to move to scope-based retainer at end of initial contract
- overtime rates may apply
- 50% of first month non-refundable deposit + autopay setup required to start
Retainer
- generally for current clients*
- one project
- one deliverable
- one commitment
- one price
- 50% non-refundable deposit + autopay setup required to start
Services Agreement (contract) terms and conditions apply to all packages – to be provided on verbal agreement to work or on request.
*after completing a starter project
If your answer is, “Yes!”

