THE ENGAGEMENT
The products are the engine. I am the pilot.
Tools without command discipline create clutter. We engineer your operational systems using proven military command protocols and Lean Six Sigma precision.
01PHASE 1: DIAGNOSTIC
Operational Readiness Assessment
In 20 minutes, we map your current back-office stack against our Lean Six Sigma readiness framework to pinpoint your exact operational leaks. Zero sales pitch.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS STEP & WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- Complete Back-Office Audit: Evaluation of existing merchant contracts, payroll overhead, IT infrastructure, banking tiers, and state filings.
- Ratio & Leakage Identification: Calculation of debt-service coverage, liquidity ratios, and potential payroll tax credits currently being left on the table.
- Diagnostic Scorecard: A clear, written readiness report benchmarking your operational maturity against industry peers.
- No Obligation Prescription: Direct executive feedback on immediate vulnerabilities that require fortification before expanding.
02PHASE 2: ARCHITECTURE
Prescribe the Package
You get a stage-matched Operational Readiness Package — no guesswork, no software you don't need.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS STEP & WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- Custom Architecture Blueprint: Precision selection of only the tools, compliance layers, and merchant rails required for your exact scale.
- Elimination of Bloatware: Decommissioning redundant monthly subscriptions and unvetted software licenses that drain cash flow.
- Fixed-Cost Transparency: Upfront unit economics with predictable monthly overhead, clear savings milestones, and guaranteed service tiers.
- Integration Sequencing: A phased rollout plan that installs critical foundation pieces first without disrupting daily operations.
03PHASE 3: COMMAND
Pilot the Engine
The vendor ecosystem is the engine. Sword Consulting stays in the seat as your executive pilot through execution.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS STEP & WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- Executive Accountability: Kevin Sword personally oversees deployment, vendor integration, and operational handoffs as your fractional COO.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Battle-tested runbooks and cross-training frameworks to eliminate single-point-of-failure human dependencies.
- Continuous Threat & Ratio Monitoring: Ongoing review of lender health ratios, cybersecurity alerts, and quarterly IRS compliance defense.
- Operational Fortification: A resilient business ready for debt financing, private equity due diligence, or rapid multi-location expansion.
START THE ENGAGEMENT
Ready to pilot your business with precision?
Begin with Step 01. In 20 minutes, discover where your operations leak money, time, and compliance protection.