Books2Business consulting services

From a quick question to get you unstuck with your publishing project to setting up an extensive publishing program spanning multiple divisions or countries, Elaine Floyd is available to help with strategies and solutions.

Recent soup-to-nuts publishing projects include:

• Working an author's 3-year goals into a book title and content that will launch a new business
• Developing a series of business books that will expand the offerings of a consultant and speaker
• Selling a manufacturer's products by creating a book showing new uses for the products.

Recent booked hourly consulting projects include:

• Creating a customizable book jacket design template that the publisher could sell press runs to sponsors.
• Helping a self-publisher strategize on getting testimonials from celebrity experts
• Developing a list of interview questions an author could provide the media so that the interview would include the author's future goals
• Guiding an author on how to find alternative publishers to the top 10 business imprints


How consulting services work & how much:

Since every project is unique, please e-mail with a concise summary of what you're looking for. Most efg projects are on a flat-fee, contract basis. The project minimum is $500 with most consulting-only projects ranging between $750 and $2,000. Full, soup-to-nuts production projects range from $5,000 to $15,000 (not including printing).

when to use efg book services:

If you are thinking of writing a book that shares your unique approach in a way that attracts and retains clients, call or e-mail at the outset of your project. Do not wait until your manuscript is completed because I can guide you to resources that will greatly speed your writing time while exponentially increasing the quality and effectiveness of your finished work.

who should use efg book services?

Companies who want guidance on how to use a book attract business or support that pays for the book tens or hundreds of times over. Ideally clients include contractors, manufacturers, financial planners, consultants, service  firms—any organization who must educate clients, prospects, members and supporters before a sale can be made.

efg clients range from entrepreneurs, mid-size firms to worldwide organizations in a variety of fields, all having the following in common:
• a desire to create a world-class product
• an understanding and appreciation of quality craftsmanship
• a goal of having a book as a public relations and marketing tool, opening doors in all corners of the world
• a belief that media attention for a book is earned by building in value for the reader
• a willingness to think
• a philosophy that results happen, in part, through strategic planning