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LaConte Consulting is your trusted partner in turning those obstacles into growth opportunities. We offer innovative strategies to improve cash flow and position your company for lasting success. </p><p>Discover how we can help you convert every challenge into a chance for <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2024/03/06/mastering-financial-health-across-industries-strategies-sustainable-success/" title="Mastering Financial Health Across Industries: 7 Strategies for Sustainable Success">healthy growth</a> and success.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Purpose</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Overcome Challenges and Achieve Your Goals</h3><p>We aim to guide you through your toughest business challenges, helping you uncover and address hidden issues. We transform these obstacles into strategic advantages, leading to a stronger and more resilient business.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Client Benefits</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Real Results Tailored to Your Business Goals</h3><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Optimized Cash Flow</strong>: Unlock new levels of financial flexibility and stability by identifying and fixing hidden cash flow issues.</li> <li><strong>Maximized Profit Margins</strong>: <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2024/06/30/introduction-to-profit-leaks/" title="Introduction to Profit Leaks: What Every Business Owner Should Know">Increase your profitability</a> by uncovering and addressing profit leaks, optimizing pricing, and managing costs more effectively.</li> <li><strong>Aligned Strategic Growth</strong>: Drive long-term success with customized growth strategies that fit your vision and capitalize on untapped opportunities.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Services</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Custom Solutions for Your Business Challenges</h3><p>We focus on your unique needs throughout your success journey. From overcoming obstacles to seizing new opportunities, our services are designed to drive your financial growth and stability.</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Resilient Profit Strategies</strong>: Approaches tailored to fortify your business in any market condition.</li> <li><strong>Financial Health Optimization</strong>: Strategies to enhance cash flow and boost your bottom line.</li> <li><strong>Risk Management Consulting</strong>: Minimize risks while maximizing opportunities.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Growth Planning</strong>: Align your business growth with your long-term vision.</li> <li><strong>Foundational Staff Innovation</strong>: Empower your team to drive market-leading ideas.</li></ul><div class="wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-button is-style-shadow"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button" href="https://laconteconsulting.com/consulting" style="background-color:#0192d0">explore our services</a></div></div><h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Sets Us Apart?</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Choose LaConte Consulting</h3><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Deep Expertise:</strong> Decades of experience in solving unseen business challenges.</li> <li><strong>Tailored Solutions:</strong> Every strategy is customized to your specific needs.</li> <li><strong>Collaborative Approach:</strong> We work closely with you and your team, ensuring alignment with your goals.</li> <li><strong>Results Oriented:</strong> Our clients consistently see measurable improvements in their cash flow, profitability, and growth.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Partnership:</strong> We go beyond traditional consulting to become your trusted allies in building a stronger, more resilient business.</li></ul><div class="wp-block-image is-resized"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/profit/"><img decoding="async" width="1920" height="1280" data-attachment-id="11851" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/home/stacks-of-money/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1920,1280" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"","camera":"Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"90","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="stacks of money" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-11851" style="width:500px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=940%2C627&ssl=1 940w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stacks-of-money.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Maximize your profits: Turn financial hurdles into strategic advantages</figcaption></figure></div><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet Grace LaConte</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Your Resilient Profit Strategist</h3><p>Hello, I’m Grace, founder of LaConte Consulting. With over 15 years of experience in financial analysis, strategic marketing, and risk management, I’ve faced the tough decisions that come with running a successful business. My background in healthcare management and software data analysis provides me with a unique perspective to tackle problems. </p><p>In the journey from employee to executive leader, I have developed innovative concepts—such as <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2020/07/02/foundational-staff/" title="Why Foundational Staff Have Strategic Value [Podcast]">Foundational Staff</a>, the <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#healthyfeedback" title="">Healthy Feedback Loop</a>, and <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/12/16/the-4-responses-to-fear-as-a-leader/" title="The 4 Responses to Fear as a Leader">The 4 Responses to Fear</a>—that are now making a difference for executive teams, universities, and non-profits around the globe. I’m excited to bring this expertise to help your business overcome obstacles and achieve lasting success.</p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="620" height="619" data-attachment-id="13868" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/grace-laconte-square/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?fit=620%2C619&ssl=1" data-orig-size="620,619" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Grace LaConte" data-image-description="<p>Photo of Grace LaConte, founder of LaConte Consulting </p> <p>Find more at https://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Grace LaConte, founder of LaConte Consulting </p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?fit=620%2C619&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=620%2C619&ssl=1" alt="photo of Grace LaConte, a Caucasian female with brown hair" class="wp-image-13868" style="aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?w=620&ssl=1 620w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=401%2C400&ssl=1 401w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=45%2C45&ssl=1 45w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=600%2C599&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grace-LaConte-square.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Grace LaConte<br />Resilient Profit Strategist, Writer, and Speaker</figcaption></figure></div><p>Imagine the relief of not having to worry about hidden profit leaks or operational hassles. What if running your business could be smooth, and even enjoyable? At LaConte Consulting, we transform your toughest obstacles into clear, actionable strategies that deliver real results.</p><p></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Featured Speaking Topics</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Explore Fresh Strategies and Practical Solutions</h3><ol class="wp-block-list"><li><em><strong>Resilient Profit Mastery: 5 Proven Strategies to Safeguard Your Business in a Volatile Market</strong></em><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Learn how to identify and mitigate financial risks, optimize operations, and maintain profitability in uncertain times.</li></ul></li> <li><strong><em>Beyond Budget Cuts: How to Uncover Hidden Profit Leaks and Transform Them into Growth Engines</em></strong><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Discover how to find and fix profit leaks that are silently draining your business’s resources, turning them into drivers of growth.</li></ul></li> <li><strong><em>Hidden in Plain Sight: How Foundational Staff Can Fuel Innovation and Profit Growth in Your Business</em></strong><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Understand the untapped potential of your existing staff and how to harness it to drive innovation and profitability.</li></ul></li></ol><div class="wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-button is-style-shadow"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button" href="https://laconteconsulting.com/speaking" style="background-color:#0192d0">Book Grace at Your Event</a></div></div><figure class="wp-block-coblocks-gallery-masonry masonry-grid has-small-gutter"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full masonry-brick"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="558" height="560" data-attachment-id="556" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/?attachment_id=556" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?fit=558%2C560&ssl=1" data-orig-size="558,560" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Grace LaConte conference presentation" data-image-description="<p>Presentation at OrHIMA event on “Easy Strategies to Improve Healthcare Workflow” by Grace LaConte. http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Photo of Grace LaConte presenting at conference</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?fit=558%2C560&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=558%2C560&ssl=1" alt="Presentation, management training, healthcare workflow, Tweet" class="wp-image-556" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?w=558&ssl=1 558w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=399%2C400&ssl=1 399w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=45%2C45&ssl=1 45w, https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/orhima-tweet-e1725466441865.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo of Grace LaConte presenting at conference</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large masonry-brick"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="760" height="760" data-attachment-id="450" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/services/grace-laconte-conference-speaker/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/grace-laconte-conference-speaker.jpg?fit=960%2C960&ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Grace LaConte conference speaker" data-image-description="<p>OrHIMA (Oregon Health Information Management) conference speakers Phyllis A. Patrick, Dr. John Zelem, and Grace LaConte. http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Photo of three healthcare management speakers at a conference</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/grace-laconte-conference-speaker.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/grace-laconte-conference-speaker.jpg?fit=760%2C760&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/grace-laconte-conference-speaker.jpg?resize=760%2C760&ssl=1" alt="conference speakers, healthcare management, leadership, professional speakers" class="wp-image-450"/></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large masonry-brick"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="760" height="570" data-attachment-id="999" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/speaking/img_9992/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9992.jpg?fit=1280%2C960&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1280,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5c","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1461227133","copyright":"","focal_length":"2.15","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.033333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Grace LaConte speaker and profitability expert" data-image-description="<p>Grace LaConte, a Business Success Partner and profitability consultant, provides speaking and training services on topics related to improving value and profit in business. </p> <p>Photo of Grace delivering a keynote speech to a large room filled with attendees.</p> <p>Find more at https://laconteconsulting.com </p> " data-image-caption="<p>Grace is an energizing Keynote Speaker</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9992.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9992.jpg?fit=760%2C570&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9992.jpg?resize=760%2C570&ssl=1" alt="Grace LaConte, profitability strategist, keynote speaker" class="wp-image-999"/></figure></figure><p></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Success Stories</h2><h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Clients are Saying</h3><div class="wp-block-uagb-testimonial uagb-slick-carousel uagb-tm__arrow-outside uagb-block-b4fdeaad"><div class="is-carousel uagb-tm__columns-1 uagb-tm__items"><div class="uagb-testimonial__wrap uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none "><div class="uagb-tm__content"><div class="uagb-tm__overlay"></div><div class="uagb-tm__text-wrap"><div class="uagb-tm__desc">Grace helped me to rethink my niche and customer focus. <br />After implementing the ideas she suggested, I have more client leads and better marketing tactics.</div><div class="uagb-tm__meta-inner"><div class="uagb-tm__image-content"><div class="uagb-tm__image"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="uagb-tm-img-src" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Toni-Hale-Tinner-LMT-MMP-LNMT-1.jpeg?resize=60%2C68&ssl=1" alt="" width="60" height="68" loading="lazy"/></div></div><div class="uagb-testimonial-details"><span class="uagb-tm__author-name">Toni Hale-Tinner </span><span class="uagb-tm__company"><em>Tissue Issue, Inc.</em></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="uagb-testimonial__wrap uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none "><div class="uagb-tm__content"><div class="uagb-tm__overlay"></div><div class="uagb-tm__text-wrap"><div class="uagb-tm__desc">I have gained a whole new level of confidence and no longer feel like my business is consuming me. Now it is more profitable, and I have a better balance between work and personal life.</div><div class="uagb-tm__meta-inner"><div class="uagb-tm__image-content"><div class="uagb-tm__image"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="uagb-tm-img-src" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Nancy-Morelli-image-1.jpg?resize=60%2C68&ssl=1" alt="" width="60" height="68" loading="lazy"/></div></div><div class="uagb-testimonial-details"><span class="uagb-tm__author-name">Nancy Morelli </span><span class="uagb-tm__company"><em>Overall Office Solutions</em></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="uagb-testimonial__wrap uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none "><div class="uagb-tm__content"><div class="uagb-tm__overlay"></div><div class="uagb-tm__text-wrap"><div class="uagb-tm__desc">Grace has a passion for helping people develop their strengths and talents. 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