OUR SERVICES
We offer a range of tailored consulting solutions that support the unique needs of agri-food businesses, farms, startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Our services are grounded in social-entrepreneurship models that prioritize sustainable, community-driven solutions while addressing real business needs (a’hem– profitability and resiliency) in a nurturing and approachable way.
We use tools like whole farm planning and value-based business development to help you cultivate growth, drive innovation, and build resilient organizations. Whether you’re seeking strategic direction, operational efficiency, or technical assistance, we’re here to guide you with expertise and care.
Why Choose Terrapin?
At Terrapin Consulting, we believe that businesses driven by purpose need more than just standard solutions.
That’s why we take a tailored, collaborative approach to support your unique needs. Our deep expertise in the agri-food sector and our focus on social entrepreneurship and sustainability ensure that we’re not just solving problems—we’re helping you grow in a way that aligns with your values and mission.
We're community centric -- we aim to Inspire creative, mission-driven solutions that align with your values, while tackling your most pressing business challenges.
Focusing on nurturing resilient businesses, staying true to your why, and monitoring that north store, coupled with tactile, proven, and innovative strategies can bring profitability with purpose.
Building community means fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations that enhance your role within the community and strengthen your social impact
We have experience developing farmer cooperatives, working with groups practicing sociocracy or consensus, and other social-minded business operations that keep the whole picture present when doing business planning.
At the Core
We help businesses lay the groundwork for sustainable growth by integrating holistic and values-based planning methods. Our approach is grounded in social entrepreneurship, offering flexible and supportive business strategies designed to:
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Strategic Planning
Develop adaptable roadmaps aligned with your long-term values and goals, ensuring a future that's both profitable and sustainable. -
Market Analysis
Identify opportunities and challenges within the evolving agri-food landscape, ensuring that your business remains competitive while staying rooted in your mission. -
Financial Sustainability
Build strong financial foundations that not only support business growth but also reflect your commitment to social and environmental values.
Business Strategy & Development
Your brand is more than just a logo—it's the embodiment of your mission and values. We help you communicate your story authentically and holistically, with a focus on community and sustainability.
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Brand Identity Development
Define what makes your business unique and ensure that your brand reflects your core values across all platforms. -
Marketing Strategy
Create innovative marketing campaigns that are rooted in your mission and focused on community engagement, while driving meaningful connections with your audience. -
Digital Presence
Strengthen your online footprint with digital strategies that not only promote your business but also highlight your commitment to the earth and holistic community values.
Branding & Marketing
We know securing funding and communicating impact is essential for social enterprises. From business plans to grant writing, we provide the tools to help you communicate your vision with data driven (and proven!) impact.
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Business Plan Development
A business plan is your north star, guiding you toward growth while keeping your values front and center. We craft plans that reflect your mission, from full-length business plans to streamlined, presentation-style formats. -
Grant Writing & Application Support
Navigate the complexities of grant applications with a strategic approach that increases your chances of success, all while highlighting the values that set you apart.
Technical Writing
Streamlining your operations, doesn’t have to come as a compromise to your values. We focus on social entrepreneurship philosophies, collaborative environments, and standardizing work plans in order to improve performance while staying true to your mission and values.
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Workflow Optimization
Enhance efficiency while ensuring your day-to-day operations are aligned with your broader goals and principles, getting you back in the saddle as owner, rather than the operator. -
Supply Chain Management
Source, manage, and distribute effectively across the supply chain while implementing sustainable practices that support both your business and the environment.