About Us
A Strategic Partner for Growth, Funding, and Opportunity
Design Business Solutions LLC is a multidisciplinary consulting firm helping businesses, nonprofits, developers, and community organizations grow, protect, and scale with confidence. From strategic business consulting and government contracting to grant development, workforce initiatives, and funding readiness, we turn vision into actionable, fundable plans that create measurable economic impact.
Our Mission
To help organizations access capital, strengthen operations, and build sustainable pathways to growth — delivering immediate impact, increased revenue, improved performance, and lasting revenue streams that position our clients for long-term prosperity.
Our Vision
To be the nation's most trusted partner for small business growth and economic empowerment — where every entrepreneur, nonprofit, and community organization has the strategy, capital, and opportunity needed to thrive.
Why Choose Design Business Solutions
- Results-driven approach focused on measurable outcomes and sustainable growth
- More than two decades of experience across consulting, funding, and economic development
- Comprehensive solutions — from strategy and certifications to capital and contracts
- Over $3 million in business funding, grants, and capital deployment facilitated
- Trusted strategic partner to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, municipalities, and investors
- Client-focused engagement with clear communication and follow-up support
Company History
Design Business Solutions LLC was founded by James Theodore Robinson Jr. on a simple conviction: businesses and communities thrive when strategy, capital, and opportunity come together. Building on more than two decades of experience in business financing, economic development, and organizational leadership, the firm has grown into a full-service consulting practice serving clients nationwide.
Over the years, our work has contributed to grant awards, loan approvals, workforce programs, community development initiatives, and investment strategies that generate lasting benefits for businesses and the communities they serve — including more than $3 million in structured business funding, grants, and capital deployment.
Leadership Team
James Theodore Robinson Jr.
Founder & Principal Consultant
James Theodore Robinson Jr. is a nationally recognized business strategist, economic development consultant, and capital advisor with more than two decades of experience helping businesses, nonprofits, developers, and community organizations secure funding, scale operations, and achieve sustainable growth.
He has played a key role in structuring and facilitating more than $3 million in business funding, grants, and capital deployment strategies while advising organizations on investment readiness, underwriting preparation, strategic planning, and growth execution. His experience includes managing multimillion-dollar budgets, developing scalable business models, and supporting entrepreneurs, municipalities, nonprofits, and private investors in achieving their strategic objectives.
James has pursued advanced studies in Business Administration, Business Economics, and Business Education and holds professional credentials in commercial insurance, life and health insurance, property and casualty insurance, and government contracting consulting.
“Success is not just about securing funding—it's about creating systems, strategies, and opportunities that generate long-term economic impact and lasting value.”
Professional Expertise
- Economic Development & Community Revitalization
- Capital Formation & Investment Strategy
- Grant Writing & Grant Management
- SBA Lending & Business Financing
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Workforce Development Programs
- Strategic Business Planning
- Organizational Growth & Operations
- Financial Oversight & Risk Management
- Investor Readiness & Deal Structuring
- Government Contracting & Business Certifications
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development