You are here because you are tired of just getting by.
Let's make your business thrive.
If you keep southeastern communities, facilities, or homes running—or serve the people who do—we learn your shop, map the problems, and make steady progress. No drama. Real work. Results you can see in the numbers.
Why you are here.
You keep your community running — whether you are fixing pipes, managing a crew, roasting coffee, running a shop, or keeping a facility afloat. You don’t have time to waste on guesswork, bottlenecks, or another “consultant” who doesn’t understand what your day actually looks like.
You show up early, stay late, and still feel like something in your business is stuck.
You are not alone. Most small businesses hit the same walls:
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Worried about the future
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Too many fires, not enough time
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Good people stretched too thin
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Customers are frustrated, and your the last to know
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Processes that worked… until they didn’t
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Growth that feels just out of reach
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Tech stuff is stressful (i.e. AI)
If any of that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
You have options.
Whether you are a local tradesperson, a small retailer, a shop owner, or a service-business operator, you deserve a business that works as hard as you do. That's why with Workbench Partners, you have three options to partner and get the most value out of your business.
Consulting to Optimize the Business
What you get:
Dedicated time for our team to help you figure out what the next few steps looks like and build a road map to building an impactful business:
Great for owners who:
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Want someone to take a look at their business and access the potential
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Looking for guidance to financial stability through optimizing your operations
Equity Partnership for Growth (Shared Success)
How it works:
We agree on a baseline valuation and align on a growth plan. We invest our time and expertise in exchange for future upside. Our incentives stay locked with yours.
Great for owners who:
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Want to grow or modernize without taking on debt
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Want a partner for operations, finance, and strategy helping them right by their side
Sell Your Business
What to expect:
A straightforward process, fair valuation, and a confidential, no‑drama closing. You choose your role post‑sale (stay on for transition or be fully hands‑off).
Great for owners who:
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Wanting an exit from their business but looking to still be a part of the future success
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Ready to start their life post running the business
You are wondering... who is Workbench?
First things first: we are small business people, just like you
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We are customers, operators, spouses, parents, operators, and recovering corporate workaholics doing our best to build a future we’re proud of.
We hang up when we are on hold too long, we look elsewhere when we don't get a response, and we find better solutions when products are overpriced and underwhelming.
We understand the stress of building a business, the sting of a bad customer experiences, and the weight of keeping a business alive.
And we know exactly what makes an experience great, too.
Who we are NOT:
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Not corporate consultants who have never run a real shop
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Not "parachute managers" who talk at you
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Not people who show up pretending to know your world on day one
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Not theory, no fluff, no buzzwords
You don't have time for that.
Who we ARE:
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Atlanta locals helping to grow our city, our state, and our region
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Small business owners who have lived the chaos, the growth, the mistakes
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Operators who know how to tighten processes, people, and profit
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Financial pros who understand numbers, margins, and deal-making
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Problem-solvers who roll up our sleeves, learn your world, and fix what matters
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Partners who care about your customers, your staff, and your bottom line
What owners need and customers crave: real operations help + clear financial thinking + practical strategy that works in the field, not just on paper.
How we help:
Success doesn’t happen by chance...it happens by design. If you are ready to move faster, spend smarter, and achieve more, we are here to help you make it happen. We specialize in turning complex challenges into clear, actionable wins. Whether you are building something new, fixing what's broken, or just trying to get ahead, we bring the tools, insight, and hustle to get you there...efficiently and effectively.
Let’s make success your new standard.