run the desk consulting
I RUN THE DESK
YOU RUN THE BUSINESS
I bring structure, clarity, and reliable execution to the way businesses operate. I manage day-to-day business operations, build and optimize workflow systems, and create the processes that keep teams organized, accountable, and moving forward. Using Asana, ClickUp, and Notion, I design connected workflows that give teams greater visibility, consistency, and control over how work gets done.
Choose How We Work Together
I specialize in small and growth-stage businesses, typically 5–30 people, that have outgrown informal processes and need structured operations, clean data, and consistent execution. Whether you need operational oversight or stronger systems and workflows, choose the path that fits your business needs.
Pillar 1: Strategic Partnerships
For businesses needing stronger operations and cleaner systems.
Fractional Operations Management — Starting at $2,500/mo
I manage day-to-day back-office operations, keeping systems, workflows, and team deliverables organized and moving forward.This includes:
✔ System Integrity & Maintenance
I maintain your Asana, ClickUp, or Notion workspace so dashboards stay clean, data stays accurate, and tasks stay fully up‑to‑date.✔ Team Management & Coordination
I assign deliverables, manage hand-offs, and coordinate priorities to keep your team aligned and work moving.✔ Operational Bottleneck Tracking
I identify and eliminate backend friction, keeping files organized, communication streamlined, and workflows consistent as you scale.
Data Integrity & Back-Office Auditing — Flat Fee: $750
I audit your operational systems, pipelines, and trackers to identify data issues, workflow gaps, and process inefficiencies.This includes:
✔ Workspace & Pipeline Review
I audit your systems, pipelines, and databases so your metrics are reliable and your trackers stay clean and functional.✔ Software Overhead Analysis
I review your tech stack to eliminate unused seats, overlapping tools, and hidden subscription waste.✔ The Operational Blueprint
You get a recorded walkthrough and a clear checklist outlining the workflow fixes, configurations, and automations your backend needs.
Pillar 2: Operational Infrastructure
For teams that need custom workflows, systems, and automation.
The Single Workflow Sprint — Starting at $1,500
I solve one defined operational bottleneck through a focused workflow build.This includes:
✔ Focused SOP Build
I document your core process into a clear, step‑by‑step SOP your team can follow consistently.✔ Single Pipeline Workspace Setup
I build one optimized workflow (onboarding, leads, fulfillment) inside Asana, ClickUp, or Notion with live hand‑off training.✔ Core Automation Triggers
I configure native automations within Asana, ClickUp, or Notion and connect external tools through Zapier when needed.
The Full Infrastructure Build — Starting at $3,000
I design and build a connected operational system across your workflows, tools, and processes.This includes:
✔ Systems & SOP Architecture Builds
I turn your operational knowledge into clear, step‑by‑step SOPs so your team executes consistently.✔ Systems Build & Tech Integration
I build your digital workspace in Asana, ClickUp, or Notion, map your workflows, configure native automations, connect external tools through Zapier when needed, and train your team.✔ Workflow Automation & Integrations
I streamline repetitive tasks, notifications, hand-offs, and tracking so your team spends less time managing the system and more time getting work done.
What to expect
Assess: I review your existing workflows, systems, and operational needs to identify gaps and priorities.
Build: I design and implement the workflows, systems, processes, and automations your business needs.
Support & Optimize: I provide ongoing operational oversight, maintain your systems, and optimize workflows as your business evolves.
Behind the Desk
Hi, I'm Tara, the operations professional behind Run the Desk Consulting. I've spent over a decade supporting founders and CEOs across the day-to-day operations of small businesses, overseeing workflows, projects, coordination, and the systems that keep work moving.That experience gave me a firsthand understanding of how operational gaps develop as businesses grow, from disconnected workflows and inconsistent processes to a lack of visibility and accountability.Today, I work with small businesses to improve how work gets done, whether that means building stronger operational systems, optimizing existing workflows, or providing ongoing fractional operations management.
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