Professional Services

Growth Team Strategies (GTS) focuses on professional service providers. GTS Founder and President Doug Howard has worked with hundreds of professional service companies throughout his career helping them define their offerings, target their market, deliver great service and grow their businesses into consistently profitable companies.

As the owner of both an accounting/bookkeeping company for 17 years and GTS,a consulting company, Doug has developed the strategies, tools and framework to grow a professional service business. He has helped many companies narrow their market focus, develop strategic alliances and grow their companies while they are helping the businesses they serve to grow.

In this regard, Growth Team Strategies is actively involved with chambers of commerce, business associations, trade organizations and institutions of learning.

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