Hi, I'm Verna,
founder of VLO Business Solutions!
With 30 years of experience helping small businesses to start and grow, I can make complex strategies feel simple and actionable. Whether it's developing and implementing entrepreneurship projects or assistance with client's marketing, financial planning or big-picture strategy, I have the knowledge, skills and network to enable your initiative to succeed.
What Can I Do For You?
Services to help businesses launch, grow and thrive!
Project Development, Implementation & Management
From initial concept and budget development to operational processes and outcome reporting, Verna has managed a wide range of diverse projects (large and small).
Business Workshop Facilitation
Over the past 30 years, Verna has facilitated hundreds of workshops to a variety of participant groups.
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In 2024 alone, 420 participants took part in Verna's sessions.
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98% of the surveyed participants would recommend Verna's workshop to others!
Business Coaching
Offered as stand-alone services or part of a package, these business coaching sessions connect clients to the resources they need to thrive!
CF Staff Training
Verna is well-versed in strategies that support an optimized CF office, specifically in data input and report generation.
Board Training
As a certified facilitator for Community Futures Leadership Institute (CFLI), Verna delivers impactful Board Development Modules. Assemble the members of your non-profit and work with a Community Futures in your region to access this training.
Trusted & Recommended by Clients
A Leader
"Verna’s passion for small business is unmatched. She is always on the leading edge of what’s trending and will help seasoned and new entrepreneurs."
Todd Bedore
Big Jim's Brew Shop
A Tailored Approach
"Verna has a deep understanding of the unique challenges small business owners face, and she has an incredible ability to tailor her approach to meet the specific needs of each participant."
Christina Birch
The Community Cafe
Key to Success
"Working with Verna has been an experience we have not had before. It is so unique in the fact that Verna has a ton a Community Futures experience and the deep understanding of the rural prairies. It would not be possible to carry out our Rural Opportunity Fund project without a partner like Verna."
Jami Turetsky
Community Futures Parkland
