small/micro business advising services
crafting one-of-a-kind business strategies that help you sustain your practice with a specialty in creative, artisan, and art-based business ventures.
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Advising Lite
Quick, decision-oriented support for micro businesses and creative studios.
one priority, clear direction, and next steps. -
Comprehensive
In-depth consulting for small/micro businesses and creative brands.
full assessment, resource pack, and 90 day plan, etc. for refinement and momentum. -
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about me
Hi! My name is Nicole parker and I am a passionate Small/micro business advisor for creative founders in Richmond, VA.
I started as a creator and crafter, trained in metal and ceramic design (Craft/material studies BFA from Virginia commonwealth university).
I’ve lived small business my whole life and learned early that creative work only sticks when the business side is strong, so I stepped into learning as much as I could about small business operations and building.
Over the last decade, I’ve been the right-hand to notable local founders of creative companies with lean, product-driven brands, running end-to-end production, building storefronts, building wholesale pipelines, and creating organized playbooks.
In 2024, I carried that maker’s mindset into regional impact as Executive Director of a nationally recognized small business resource hub (WBC), designing programs, advising 300+ founders, and convening a strong founder ecosystem.
Today, I continue helping small businesses of all types (with a specialty in designers, artists, makers, and artisan brands) make clear decisions, choose right-sized tools, and build simple, hand-built systems that respect their voice and capacity.