Real Results for Real Businesses

Our clients measure success in funding secured, contracts won, programs launched, and revenue grown. Here's a look at the outcomes we deliver and what clients say about working with us.

20+

Years of Experience

500+

Businesses Served

$3M+

Funding & Capital Facilitated

100%

Client-Focused Approach

Client Testimonials

Design Business Solutions helped us get organized, certified, and positioned for contracts we never thought we could win. The guidance was practical and the follow-through was real.

Owner, Construction Services Firm

St. Louis, MO

James walked us through the entire funding process — from cleaning up our financials to submitting a winning application. We secured the capital we needed to expand.

Founder, Community Nonprofit

Missouri

The strategic plan and capability statement they developed completely changed how we present our business. We started getting responses within weeks.

CEO, Professional Services Company

Midwest Region

Case Studies

Case Study — Funding Readiness

From Unbankable to Funded

A growing service business was repeatedly declined for financing due to disorganized financials. We rebuilt their financial documentation, strengthened their business plan, and matched them with the right SBA lending program — resulting in approved expansion funding and a sustainable banking relationship.

Case Study — Government Contracting

Certified and Contract-Ready

A veteran-owned small business wanted to enter the federal marketplace but had no registrations or past-performance materials. We completed their SAM registration, guided their SDVOSB certification, and developed a professional capability statement — opening the door to set-aside opportunities.

Case Study — Grant Development

Turning a Vision Into an Awarded Grant

A community organization had a strong program concept but no grant experience. We researched aligned funders, developed the program narrative and budget, and submitted a competitive application that secured funding to launch their workforce initiative.

Project Highlights

  • Structured and facilitated more than $3 million in business funding, grants, and capital deployment
  • Supported community development initiatives, workforce programs, and business expansion efforts
  • Guided organizations through SBA lending, grant acquisition, and investment readiness
  • Advised entrepreneurs, municipalities, nonprofits, and private investors nationwide

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