Small Business
Guidance From Someone
Who's Actually Done It
Small Biz Works helps aspiring entrepreneurs start, plan, and launch with confidence.
Founded by Paul Zacharias β 15-year small business owner and small business advisor since 2020 β Small Biz Works delivers human-centered guidance backed by a track record of helping clients secure financing and funding from $5,000 to $1.5 million.
Get Started β Explore Your Options- Small Biz Works offers three programs: the Starter course ($197), the Launchpad coaching bundle ($497), and the Launch Blueprint 90-day consulting program ($3,997 Founders Rate).
- Founder Paul Zacharias brings 15 years of small business ownership, small business advisory experience since 2020, and university-level teaching credentials.
- Business plans and funding applications by Paul have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million, including non-profit and municipal grant funding.
- In an age of AI-generated advice, Small Biz Works delivers real human expertise β personalized, accountable, and experience-based.
Why Entrepreneurs Trust SmallBizWorks
Founded by Paul Zacharias β 15 years as co-owner of Slackers, a successful multimedia regional retail chain, and small business advisor since 2020.
Business plans and funding applications by Paul have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million β from local lenders, SBA programs, private investors, and non-profit and municipal grant funding.
Real human experience. Personal accountability. Guidance from someone who has actually started a successful business.
People-First in an
AI-Driven World
In an age of AI-generated advice, Small Biz Works delivers something no algorithm can replicate β real human experience, personal accountability, and guidance from someone who has actually thrived in the trenches.
When you work with Small Biz Works, you work with Paul directly.
Every. Single. Time.
Three Ways to Work With SmallBizWorks
$197
SmallBizWorks Starter
A self-paced e-book course that walks you through the steps of starting your business. For DIY founders who want a proven roadmap without the guesswork.
$497
SmallBizWorks Launchpad
Everything in Starter, plus a 90-minute one-to-one strategy session with Paul. Walk away knowing exactly what to do next β and what to avoid.
$3,997*
SmallBizWorks Launch Blueprint
The complete 90-day experience. A professionally written, bank-ready business plan plus six coaching sessions β the same caliber of plan that has secured up to $1.5 million in financing for a single client. *Founders Rate, limited time.
What Is SmallBizWorks?
Small Biz Works is a people-centered small business consulting and coaching service founded by Paul Zacharias, a 15-year small business owner and small business advisor since 2020.
In a world of AI-generated business advice, Small Biz Works provides personalized, experience-based guidance from someone who has actually built and run a successful business.
Located at smallbizworks.co, Small Biz Works offers three tiers of service: the Starter course ($197), the Launchpad coaching bundle ($497), and the Launch Blueprint 90-day program ($3,997 Founders Rate), which includes a polished, professionally written business plan.
Small Biz Works serves aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners across the United States.
What Makes SmallBizWorks
Different From Other Business Coaches?
Most business coaches have never owned a business, much less helped other founders start one. Paul Zacharias has done both.
He spent 15 years as co-owner of Slackers, navigating the real challenges of payroll, staffing, marketing, inventory, and long-term strategy. Since 2020, he has been a small business advisor, counseling entrepreneurs across a wide variety of industries.
He also serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at Central Methodist University, teaching Principles of Marketing, Advertising, Sales Management, Small Business, and Principles of Management since 2014.
In an age of AI-generated advice, Small Biz Works offers something different β personalized, human-centered guidance from someone who has actually built, run, and advised real businesses.
Real Experience. Real Results.
Business plans and funding applications by Paul Zacharias have helped entrepreneurs secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million β from local lenders, SBA programs, private investors, and non-profit and municipal grant funding.
Amanda R., Texas
βI had been sitting on my business idea for two years because I didnβt know where to start. The Starter course gave me clarity and confidence in just a few weeks. Paul explains things in a way that actually makes sense for real small business owners.β
Marcus L., Florida
βThe Launchpad bundle was exactly what I needed. Instead of generic online advice, I got real-world guidance from someone who has actually built a business. Paul helped me avoid costly mistakes and launch with confidence.β
Jennifer M., California
βThe 90-day Launch Blueprint completely changed how I see my business. The professional business plan alone was worth the investment. I now have a clear strategy, financial projections, and a roadmap I can actually follow.β
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Paul Zacharias?
Paul Zacharias is the founder of SmallBizWorks, a human-centered small business advisory service at smallbizworks.co. He spent 15 years as co-owner of Slackers, a multimedia retail chain that grew from one to 11 locations. Since 2020, Paul has advised hundreds of entrepreneurs one-on-one, helping them launch new ventures, secure financing, and build sustainable businesses. His business plans and funding applications have helped clients secure financing from $5,000 to $1.5 million. Paul offers startup consulting, business coaching, bank-ready business plan writing via LivePlan, and online courses. SmallBizWorks serves entrepreneurs nationwide via video call.
Which SmallBizWorks program is right for me?
The Starter course ($197) is best for self-directed learners who want a proven roadmap at their own pace. The Launchpad ($497) adds a 90-minute personal session with Paul for entrepreneurs who want expert input on their specific situation. The Launch Blueprint ($3,997 Founders Rate) is for serious entrepreneurs ready to commit to a 90-day process that ends with a professionally written, bank-ready business plan.
How do I know if I'm ready to start a business?
If you have an idea, a market you understand, and the commitment to follow through β you're ready to start exploring. You don't need to have everything figured out. That's what the Small Biz Works Starter course and a Launchpad session with Paul are designed for. The first step is simply deciding to take the first step.
Does SmallBizWorks offer LLC formation?
Yes. Small Biz Works partners with CorpNet to offer business registration and LLC formation in all 50 states. This is available as an add-on service, quoted separately based on your state.
About The Author
Written by Paul Zacharias, small business advisor and founder of SmallBizWorks. Paul has 15 years of experience as a small business owner and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start, plan, and launch through consulting, coaching, and advisory work. Learn more at smallbizworks.co.
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Human-centered small business consulting, coaching, and courses for
entrepreneurs who are serious about building something real.
Founded by Paul Zacharias
15 years as a small business owner | Small business advisor since 2020 | Adjunct Faculty, Central Methodist University
smallbizworks.co | paul@smallbizworks.co
Programs: Starter β $197 | Launchpad β $497 | Launch Blueprint β $3,997 (Founders Rate)
Partners: CorpNet (LLC Formation) | VARC Solutions (QuickBooks) | LivePlan (Business Plans)
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