Where did your workday go?
You didn't start your business to spend your evenings buried in admin work. But between the apps, the spreadsheets, and the busywork no one has time to fix, the hours slip away - and the real work waits until after dinner. I help SF East Bay small businesses get that time back, so it goes to your clients, your family, and yourself instead.
I take 4-5 clients per month to keep the work personal - availability is limited.
Guaranteed: at least 3 practical improvements, or your money back.
New: the AI Checkup - find out where AI actually helps your business, from $200.
Your small business may be running harder than it needs to
Many solo professionals and small teams end up with a mix of apps, spreadsheets, and manual processes that slowly make the business harder to run. This is your operational debt, and it accumulates over time.
Tasks take longer than they should. Information lives in too many places. Simple changes feel complicated. And valuable hours disappear into administrative tasks instead of being spent on revenue-generating work.
Large companies invest heavily in improving efficiency and streamlining operations. Small businesses rarely have access to that level of insight.
It adds up to real money and real hours. The average person loses nearly seven hours a week to fragmented tools and duplicated work - close to a full workday, gone before you notice. For a typical small business, that overhead runs about 7% of annual revenue: time you could be spending on clients, on growth, or simply at home instead of at your desk.
Figures based on McKinsey Global Institute research on knowledge worker productivity and operational overhead.
I make your business run simpler and smoother
I work directly with SF East Bay solo professionals and small teams to identify where time is being wasted and where smarter processes - and the right technology - can remove unnecessary friction.
Then I simplify, streamline, and automate - using practical methods developed over 30 years in corporate IT and operations.
- Simplify messy or overly complex tools
- Automate repetitive administrative tasks
- Connect systems so information flows automatically
- Reduce software costs and redundancy
- Clean up inefficient workflows
- Provide clear, practical guidance without jargon
The goal is straightforward: make your business easier to run and grow
Built for local solo professionals and small teams
I focus on solo professionals and small service-based businesses who want their operations to run more efficiently without hiring staff or adding complexity. Because every second of your time matters.
Big-company experience, focused on small business
After 30 years in corporate IT, I've seen how efficient systems make organizations more profitable and far easier to operate.
Large companies routinely analyze workflows and remove inefficiencies. Their technical experts know exactly which technologies to use. Small businesses rarely have access to that level of strategic and technical insight.
I now bring that same practical, senior-level experience to local small businesses - with straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations.
Start with a Small Business Efficiency Checkup
The first step is a focused review of how your business currently uses technology and where time and money are being lost.
You'll receive:
- Clear view of inefficiencies and bottlenecks
- Opportunities to automate or simplify
- Recommendations on tools and systems
- Prioritized action plan
- Straightforward, honest guidance
No pressure. No overwhelming technical jargon. Just a clear path to getting your time back and running your business more easily.
The Efficiency Checkup starts at $750, with clear, fixed pricing and no surprises. You'll know exactly what you're getting before we begin.
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Everyone's telling you to use AI. Nobody's telling you where.
You've probably tried ChatGPT once, gotten a mediocre answer, and gone back to doing it the old way. That's not a you problem. Generic AI advice is written for everyone, which means it's written for nobody.
The AI Checkup is the specific version: a review of how you actually spend your week, and the best 3-5 places AI and automation will genuinely save you time - ranked, priced, and explained in plain English.
- Your best 3-5 opportunities, ranked: now / soon / later
- Tool recommendations with what each one actually costs
- A plain-English note on what client data is safe to use
- Optional: I set up the first 2-3 tools for you
The AI Checkup is $200, and it credits toward the Efficiency Checkup if you decide to go broader within 90 days.
One platform for the technology behind your business
If you'd rather not manage a website, an email tool, a link tracker, and a client list separately, I offer a done-for-you platform that runs all of it: AI-assisted marketing, a hosted site, short links, and client tracking. One login, one bill, set up and managed for you.
Explore the PlatformMarketing that gets done. A site that stays maintained. One local person who runs it.
A local expert you can actually call
When technology becomes frustrating or inefficient, most small businesses are left searching online or dealing with generic support. I work directly with local clients, providing experienced guidance and practical improvements that make day-to-day operations easier.
I also speak at local networking events, chambers of commerce, and industry groups on practical small business efficiency topics. Learn about speaking engagements
What clients are saying
Working with Corey Klass at Klass Concepts has been an incredible experience. Corey is a true workflow expert, and the improvements he has made to our processes alone have saved me a significant amount of time and money.
What really sets Corey apart is his ability to explain technical concepts in a way that is easy to understand. I don't come from a technical background, but Corey always takes the time to make sure I fully understand the options, the strategy, and the impact on my business. Because of that, I feel confident participating in decisions about technology and efficiency improvements instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
In addition to streamlining workflows, Corey is also helping improve my website, and his attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills have been outstanding throughout the process.
If you are looking for someone who not only understands technology and workflow optimization but can also guide you through it in a practical and understandable way, I highly recommend Corey Klass and Klass Concepts. I would give him 10 Stars, but they only let me give him five.
Let's make your business easier to run
If your systems feel more complicated than they should, there's usually a simpler way to operate. Start with a brief consultation and I'll show you where your time is going - and how to get more of your evenings and weekends back.
Book a Free ConsultationClear advice. Practical improvements. No obligation.
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