Business Consulting Services

for Indigenous Communities and Businesses

Cootes Consulting supports the success and prosperity Indigenous businesses and communities across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and throughout Canada. Keep reading to learn how we solve resource and capacity challenges faced by Indigenous businesses.

Business Plans

Don’t waste your time on a business plan that sits on a shelf. We’ll help you create a business plan that acts as a guiding spirit you can consult as you make business decisions. (Tip: A great business plan can help win business grants and funding)

Strategic Plans

A strategic business plan goes more in depth and focuses on the future of the organization. In Indigenous communities and businesses, this often includes a large focus on Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP).

Indigenous Business Relations

Develop the right Indigenous community and business partnerships within your nation and across other first nation’s communities. We connect you with the right people so you can each benefit from partnership, collaboration, and mutual support.

Feasibility Studies

Have an idea you don’t want to fail? We can do a business feasibility study to see if there is a consumer need for your business or offering before you invest time and money in creating it. We have the connections to research the business potential of your idea.

Capital and Fundraising

The Federal and Provincial governments have created many grants and funding programs for indigenous businesses and organizations. We can also help you seek other sources of private funding or help plan corporate fundraising.

Fractional CEO Services

Fractional CEOs provide the same services as a full-time CEO, but on a part-time basis, and work more like a consultant or contractor who has other clients. This is beneficial for Indigenous organizations who need a CEO, but can’t afford or need a full-time, in-house CEO.

Economic Development Plans

Help your community realize its economic vision and take control of its future. These plans help you better respond to economic challenges and opportunities for generations to come. It includes your vision, mission, goals, strategies, and actions.

Indigenous Negotiations

Take advantage of economic opportunities through effectively negotiating agreements with other businesses or organizations. We help you with capacity for these negotiations.