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Business consulting
that actually gets done.

Jon Rickards rolls up his sleeves and does the work. As a consultant, he executes directly using his skills in finance, operations, systems, and project management — acting as your in-house expert without the overhead.

What Consulting Means

Not just advice —
actual execution.

Business consulting with Jon means he becomes part of your team for the duration of a project or engagement. He's not handing you a report and walking away — he's building the process, implementing the system, restructuring the finances, or managing the project himself.

This is where Jon's 30+ years of real operational experience becomes most tangible. He has led finance teams, managed supply chains, implemented ERP systems, and run production operations — at companies ranging from family wineries to mid-size manufacturing operations.

Consulting engagements are scoped by project or by time — whichever structure makes more sense for your situation. No rigid retainers required to get started.

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Best For
Businesses that need a specific job done — a system built, a process documented, a project managed — not just advice on how to do it
Engagement Style
Project-based or time-based. Scoped after the discovery call based on your specific needs
Starting Point
The Quick Start Business Process Review ($2,250) is the most common entry point — a full assessment followed by a prioritized recommendations report
Flexibility
Jon can shift between consulting, advising, and coaching within a single engagement as your needs evolve
Consulting Areas

What Jon executes
on your behalf.

Finance
Financial Systems & Reporting
Building or restructuring your financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting processes so your numbers actually tell you something useful.
Operations
Process Design & Documentation
Mapping how your business works, identifying the breakdowns, and building the documented processes and SOPs that let your team execute consistently.
Technology
ERP & Systems Implementation
Managing the selection and implementation of business systems — from scoping and vendor evaluation through go-live and training. Jon has done this at multiple companies.
Supply Chain
Supply Chain & Logistics
Building S&OP processes, optimizing procurement, managing vendor relationships, and bringing structure to inventory and logistics operations.
Projects
Project Management
Managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation through close — on time, on budget, and with clear communication throughout.
Assessment
Business Process Review
A structured assessment of your operations, finance, sales, management, and systems — with a findings and recommendations report. Starting at $2,250.
Questions

Business consulting
questions answered.

How is consulting different from advising?
In consulting, Jon does the work directly — building, implementing, managing. In advising, Jon serves as a thinking partner and outside perspective. Both are valuable; many engagements blend both depending on what the client needs at any given time.
What does a consulting engagement typically cost?
The Quick Start Business Process Review starts at $2,250 and is the most common entry point. Larger project engagements are scoped individually based on scope, timeline, and complexity. Jon does not require long-term retainers to get started.
Can you help implement software or ERP systems?
Yes — this is a core consulting capability. Jon has managed ERP implementations at multiple companies including WX Brands (full multi-department rollout) and Rack & Riddle Custom Wine (Vintrace cost accounting transition). He also spent four years as a Product Manager at Orion Wine Software.
Also Consider

Other ways to work with Jon.

Service 01
Business Advising
An unbiased outside perspective and trusted advisor relationship — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Service 02
Business Coaching
Goal-setting, strategic planning, and accountability from a coach with 30+ years of real operational experience.
Service 04
Wine Business Services
25+ years inside the wine industry. Deep expertise no generalist consultant can match.

Ready to get something
actually done?

Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. Jon will scope an engagement that fits your goals and budget.

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