
Helping You Work More Productively, Profitably & Enjoyably
Business Consulting
Have you started a business and you’re frustrated by your lack of progress?
Do you want to grow but you’re not sure how to make it happen?
Do you know your business needs changes, but you aren’t exactly sure what those changes are or how to make them happen?
Organization & Productivity
Are organization and productivity issues holding you back from the business success you’ve worked so hard for?
You can be organized, productive & successful with systems customized to your needs. Learn how to end your frustration now.
Speaking & Training
Are you looking for a dynamic, engaging, and informative speaker for your next meeting, event or training?
I offer several presentations, which can be customized specifically for your organization or event.

Welcome
I’m Marie Leslie—a business consultant and messaging strategist who specializes in helping small businesses become more productive, more focused, and more successful.
Being a business owner can be amazing. It can also be messy. Feeling stuck and overwhelmed isn’t uncommon for a growing business, but you don’t have to stay that way. One of my strengths is thinking strategically. I can see where you are, and where you want to be, and I’m able to help you create the systems and the map that will get you there.
I’m a problem solver and an organizer from way back. I was the weird kid who loved logic puzzles and still do. Who knew they’d be my path to success in the business world?

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As a writer and photographer, I have dealt with copyright issues and questions nearly all my professional life. From my first copyright law class in college to daily explanations to clients and publishers as a professional photographer, to business consulting for new entrepreneurs, I have needed to keep current with what is happening in the …
The 3 Essential Support Networks Every Entrepreneur Needs
Entrepreneurship can be a challenging life. Many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, often work alone. While being your own boss is often one of the chief attractions of entrepreneurship, every entrepreneur needs some support to help them on their path to success. Having a support network can not only keep from feeling (and being) …
6 Rules for Entrepreneurial Success
The six rules for entrepreneurial success is the third in an occasional series about becoming an entrepreneur. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. This article was originally published in 2012, and updated in 2022. Once you have your small business up and running, it is definitely not time to sit back …

Kudos from Our Clients
Marie Leslie helped me tremendously. She gave me good, solid, practical advice to move to the next level in my career and also gave me the confidence I needed to believe that I can succeed. I believe Marie Leslie is a great asset to anyone looking for help starting or building a business, or in changing career direction.

Annette Bybee
Annette SpeaksMarie is masterful at personal productivity. She is creative, pragmatic, and gets to the heart of whatever is standing in the way between you and greater success!

Rob DeLange
Career Climb ConsultingI have come to know and respect Marie’s social media marketing expertise. I would recommend Marie to any business needing to increase its use of and visibility on social media platforms
