Who we are
Simplified Business Solutions (or SBS, as our friends call us) believes in bringing enterprise level solutions to cooperatives, independent retailers, and small businesses.
Toby and Kris, SBS’s managing partners, bring a combined 60+ years of professional management, leadership, and financial expertise to our team. Toby is a seasoned General Manager and has worked with Fortune 50 national chains, as well as some of the largest and smallest cooperative grocery stores in the country. Kris has served as a Chief Financial Officer for much of her career in the construction industry working with large family-owned businesses.
What we do
Our team brings expertise across the project management spectrum. We have depth of experience in store operations, construction management, marketing, fundraising, and finance.
Don’t see your project need reflected here? Let’s chat! If we can’t do it, we have trusted industry partners and experts we can connect you with.
Our core services and solutions
- Market analysis, pro forma, and site selection services
- Lease negotiation, including tenant improvement allowance and landlord work advocacy
- Marketing and communication services, including capital campaign and community outreach
- Finance and lending outreach, including SBA loan facilitation.
- Construction project management for start-up and expansion projects
- Leadership coaching
- Staff training and development
- Owner representation
- Operational support and management, including departmental design, merchandising and sales strategy, and retail best practices.
Recent work
We're fortunate to have worked with amazing grocery co-ops, small businesses, and independent retailers across the country. Some of our most recent clients are below - these folks are doing great work in their communities, and we're proud to be part of their story and impact!
Rising Tide Natural Market
Bethlehem Food Co-Op
Pomegranate Markets
Navajo Nation and Co-op Catalyst NM
Silver City Food Co-op
Sprout Market
Willimantic Food Co-op
Georgia Cooperative Development Center
Native American Beef and Labatt Food Service
Let's connect
What solutions can we help you find?
We're a business for people doing good work in their communities. We would love to get to know each other!
