Your Guide to Business Operations Support Sessions
Come with a question. Leave with a next step.
Welcome
You don't have to figure it out alone.
There's no shortage of questions when you're running your own business - some big, some small, and some you haven't quite figured out how to ask yet. As a member of the People First Economy network, you have access to support designed specifically for moments like these: a dedicated space to bring what's on your mind and actually work through it.
These sessions are not a class, a workshop, or a presentation. They are focused, one-on-one conversations, built around your business, your questions, and your next steps.
What We Can Navigate
Bring what’s on your mind.
You don't need to arrive with a polished question or a fully formed objective. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Topics may include:
Operational decisions you've been sitting on or pondering
Next steps that feel unclear or overwhelming
Business systems and how to get more organized
Goals you want support staying accountable to
Don't see your specific situation? That's okay. If something is slowing you down or keeping you stuck, bring it to the session.
What You Can Expect
Here’s how a session works.
Every session is 30 minutes, conducted virtually, and organized to make the most of your time. Here's what the experience looks like:
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Select a time that works for your schedule using the booking link. Sessions are available by appointment and offered at varied times to accommodate busy schedules.
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After booking, you'll receive a short intake form. This helps ensure your initial session time is focused and productive from the moment you join.
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You'll share what's on your mind, and together we'll work through it. The conversations are guided, focused, and designed to help you move forward, not just talk through things.
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Every session closes with something concrete - a direction, a decision, or an action you can take. You'll leave with actionable next steps.
Subsequent sessions are available for continued support as capacity permits.
How To Prepare
Keep it simple.
There's no heavy preparation required. A few things that will help get the most out of your session:
Complete your intake form before the session so your time is spent working, not catching up.
Come with at least one thing on your mind — a question, a challenge, a decision, or a goal.
Be ready to be specific. The more context you can share, the more focused the guidance will be.
Be ready to take notes. You'll want to capture your next step before you leave.
Your Consultant
About Tekiendria Batta
Tekiendria Batts is CEO and Principal Consultant of Batts Consulting Group, a Detroit-based management consulting firm with over 20 years of experience serving corporations, nonprofits, and public sector organizations. Her work centers on operational excellence, helping businesses build the systems, processes, and decision-making frameworks that support sustainable growth.
Batts Consulting Group holds WOSB, MBE and WBE certifications and has a strong track record of delivering results across a range of industries and engagement types, from small business consulting to large-scale municipal contracts.
Through this partnership with People First Economy, Tekiendria brings that same depth of expertise directly to the PFE business ecosystem in a focused, accessible format designed to meet you where you are.
Ready to book your session?
Select a time that works for your schedule. Sessions are 30 minutes, virtual, and available exclusively for People First Economy network businesses.
Don't see a time that works for you? Click here to share your preferred times of availability and we'll reach out to you. We'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.