SMALL BUSINESS:

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Some days you're the CEO. Other days you're the receptionist, accountant, marketing department, janitor, and IT support.

We get it.

Fifteen 22 exists to help small businesses think clearly, solve practical problems, and build for long-term success. Sometimes that means developing a new idea. Sometimes it means creating a strategy for growth. Other times it means redesigning a website, improving marketing, or simply having an experienced person help you think through a difficult decision.

We've worked with organizations worth millions on multi-year strategies, but we love to work with neighborhood businesses that are just trying to figure out how to make it to next week.

Good advice shouldn't be reserved for large companies

Whether you're opening your doors for the first time, navigating a difficult season, or looking for the next stage of growth, we'd be honored to help.

What We Commonly Help With

  • Business strategy

  • Marketing and advertising

  • Websites

  • Branding and messaging

  • Customer experience

  • Events and promotions

  • Operational systems

  • Fundraising and nonprofit strategy

  • Community partnerships

  • Creative problem-solving

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  • After the departure of a business partner, this small business lost nearly half of its client base along with its primary public-facing leader. The organization faced both operational instability and a loss of identity.

    Fifteen22 partnered with the remaining owner to realign the business around their distinct strengths. We helped redefine the core offering, restructure internal systems, and redesign both the operational workflow and the physical environment—including spatial layout and visual presentation—to reflect a clearer direction.

    The result was not only stabilization but renewed growth. Client retention improved, new audiences emerged, and the business is now recognized by the city as a valued community institution, securing competitive grant funding to support its continued expansion.

  • A client contacted Fifteen 22 just days before a major industry convention, needing a way to stand out in a crowded exhibition hall.

    In a compressed timeframe, we designed convention-specific branded materials, including bold visual assets, printed collateral, and booth graphics tailored to the audience and setting. We also worked directly with the team via live video to reorganize their existing booth layout, improving visual hierarchy and overall presence without requiring new infrastructure.

    The result was immediate differentiation. Attendees were drawn to the booth not only for its clarity and cohesion, but because the brand expression sparked curiosity and conversation. The client reported a significant increase in engagement compared to previous events.

  • “During my relationship with Matt, I experienced someone who has unparalleled creativity in a way that few do. Matt has ideas that are out of the box, unique and always fun! His extensive background of travel as well as his ability to research thoroughly and brainstorm often allows him to come up with a clever solution to any size problem. The level of creativity in your organization will sky rocket with his influence.”

    Erin Branham | President of A2 Events