Sample Projects
Spruce Consulting Group, LLC specializes in helping technology companies with their business strategy, organizational development and management tools. Our business plans have secured over $280 million in investments. Our tools and processes have helped streamline company processes and focus vision. Below is a sample of some of our completed projects.
Bio-Threat Sensor Company Looking for Structure in Product Development
Successful start-up needed to put more structure into its new product development (NPD) processes as the business scaled to multiple products.
- Reviewed existing practices and uncovered gaps in documentation and reporting for program management and systems engineering
- Worked with key staff to develop new processes including dashboards, metrics and key tools and frameworks
- Assisted with implementation through multiple products from concept through production
Results:
Firm was acquired by a larger conglomerate that identified the NPD process as best in class. Process was the basis for rolled out to over 15 other acquired firms developing new products.
Engineering and Manufacturing Services Company Seeking ISO Registration
Company was ISO 9000 registered for manufacturing and needed to add engineering services.
- Reviewed existing quality management system and implemented streamlining
- Developed necessary processes to add engineering activities, including product development, program management and systems engineering
- Trained technicians, engineers and execs on quality and new processes
- Prepared company for audit
Results:
Company passed audit and successfully added engineering services to ISO registration. Most importantly, shifted company culture to improve recordkeeping in the design process, including requirements, schedule, validation testing and post kick-off customer changes.
Fortune 100 Client Seeking Technology Commercialization
Over ten years of government funding resulted in unique technology with a commercial application. The application was in a new market for this large company.
- Created marketing plan and business plan to develop product around existing technology and bring product to market
- Developed market and customer based requirements for system engineering
- Secured big name partnership
Results:
Follow on internal funding of $3M to do product engineering and demonstration testing.
Boutique Private Equity Firm Needs Vision
Founder of private equity firm needed assistance in aligning interests and creating a strategic vision for the new company.
- Facilitated corporate strategy session involving varied tools and frameworks to uncover synergies and increase focus in target markets
- Developed strategic vision, corporate branding and website
- Wrote business plans for initial investments that continue to be used as templates
Results:
Firm entered key markets, secured additional investments and leveraged existing expertise into successful businesses creating outstanding returns for investors.
Business and Marketing Plans
Multiple non-profits, private equity firms, start-ups have sought help with their business development, strategy and marketing.
- Assisted with over 10 business or marketing plans
- Guided clients through the business planning process
- Conducted market research and developed market and customer based requirements
- Developed strategy and value proposition
- Helped clients manage change and sell new ideas to stakeholders
Results:
Strategic partnerships, Series A&B funding, key customers and over $280 million in investments.