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I work across the whole arc: profit, owner-dependency, firm value, and exit-readiness.
I was a leader of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (PHL) and an Accredited Value Guide, so the growth work and the valuation work connect in one place instead of living with two different advisors.
We start with your Value Builder Score, so you know where company value stands and
the 8 drivers behind it. From there you pick the path. Foundation when you need clarity
and a roadmap. Growth when you're scaling margins and leadership. Enterprise when
you're getting ready for succession, private equity, or a sale.
Foundation = Clarity
Value & Growth Diagnostic
Gain a clear, objective view of where profit, owner time, and firm value are leaking today. This diagnostic prioritizes the few moves that matter most, so you’re not guessing where to focus first.
Emphasis: clarity, focus, and a practical roadmap
Growth = Scaling
Operational & Leadership Expansion
Strengthen margins, utilization, and leadership capacity so growth becomes more predictable. This work shifts decisions out of the owner’s hands and installs simple systems the firm can sustain.
Emphasis: profitability, leverage, and execution
Enterprise = Exit Ready
Value Acceleration & Succession
Prepare the firm for internal transition, PE, or strategic sale by reducing owner dependency and key-person risk. The focus is on valuation, leadership depth, and buyer-ready operations—well before a transaction is on the table.
Emphasis: firm value, transition options, and control
Client Success Stories
“Franne gave me invaluable, specific and practical advice that I was able to use to manage my architectural design business, and see opportunities for growth in my architectural design firm."
“Franne is an amazing business advisor who has a tremendous knack for identifying key issues. She is an exceptional listener. I would highly recommend her for business advising and coaching."
“Franne opened my eyes to business opportunities available to Torrado Construction by getting me to "think outside the box". Hire Franne when you are serious about business growth and scale."
An M&A advisor runs the deal when you are ready to sell. I do the work in the years before that, so the firm is worth more and runs without you. Many owners work with me first, then bring in an M&A advisor near a transaction. Most start 2 to 5 years ahead, because that is how long it takes for the changes to show up in the price.
No. Most owners come to me for margin, cash flow, and owner dependency problems, not for a sale. We grow and de-risk the firm now, and exit readiness gives you options for succession, internal transition, private equity, or sale, whenever you choose.
Architecture, Engineering and Construction business owners generating $1M to $20M in revenue.
Yes. I lead every engagement personally. You are not handed to an associate, and I am the person who writes your recap after every session.
About Franne McNeal and
Significant Business Results
Franne McNeal is President of Significant Business Results LLC,
an Accredited Value Guide, and the former leader of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (PHL). She holds a BA from Princeton, an MBA
from Eastern University, and an MSBR from Temple University, and has advised business owners for 35+ years.
Founded in 2006. Based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Recognized by ABC, NBC, AP, NPR, Yahoo, and The Washington Post.
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