BUSINESS COACH & GROWTH CONSULTING · LAUREL, MS

Stop Guessing.Start Moving Forward.

Straight-talking business help for Laurel and the Pine Belt. When your team and your goals aren't pulling in the same direction, growth gets expensive. Let's fix that.

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Who We Help

Built for Local Owners Who Are Ready to Grow

Ellberry works with the businesses that make South Mississippi what it is.

Main Street & Family-Owned

Family-owned and Main Street businesses ready to grow.

Shops & Service

Shops, restaurants and service businesses juggling too many tools.

Trades & Practices

Contractors, clinics and professional practices ready to grow with a better plan.

Makers & Distributors

Manufacturers and distributors working through bottlenecks.

Growing Companies

Growing businesses that have outgrown the way they've always done things.

Regional & Beyond

Not local? See how we help larger and regional organizations.

Working Harder Should Not Feel Like Standing Still

You built something real. But somewhere along the way, the day got busier and the progress got slower. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you are not stuck:

✓ You keep solving the same problems, and they keep coming back.
✓You bought software or tools your team never really uses.
✓Fixing one thing seems to break another.
✓Everyone is busy, but the business is not moving the way it should.

Most of this comes down to one thing: guessing. Guessing costs time and money you can't get back. A clear plan changes everything.

BIG IMPACT

11 → 6

Cut a health insurance call center’s average call time from 11 to 6 minutes through automation and integration — $12M in savings.

Real Guidance. Real Results.

Sheila’s got a real gift for pulling people together for a good, honest conversation. She makes complicated decisions simple and easy to understand, so you actually feel good about what you're choosing. She’s a familiar face around town you can truly count on—someone who earns your trust instead of just talking at you.

Adam N.

Sheila doesn't cut corners when working with folks, and she’s great at getting different teams to pull in the same direction. She knows the technical side inside and out, but more importantly, she really gets what you're trying to achieve. She has a real knack for balancing what people want, what actually works, and what makes good financial sense so everyone ends up on the same page.

Ashlee F.

Sheila never skips a beat when working with folks, and she's downright great at getting everyone rowing in the same direction. She knows her stuff inside and out, but what really counts is how she takes the time to get where you're coming from. She just knows how to mix what folks want, what's doable, and what actually makes sense for the budget so nobody's left hanging.

Tarchia P.

I have worked with the Ellberry Team on several projects. It is rare to find consultants who can take in massive amounts of data and rapidly make sense of it, and somehow do it with ease. They have such a broad range of experience, and they are truly a joy to work with.

Donna T.Digital Transformation Director · Software Development

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Us Locally

SEPTEMBER 26

Chamber Power Hour

Facilitating: Practical AI for Small Businesses: What Works, What Doesn't, and Where to Start

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a business consultant actually do?+

A business consultant helps you find what is slowing your business down and gives you a clear plan to fix it. At Ellberry, that means listening to your team, spotting the real problems behind the busywork, and helping you put people, tools and strategy back in sync so you can grow with less friction.

Do you work with small businesses in Laurel, MS?+

Yes. Ellberry is focused on local owners in Laurel, Jones County and the greater Pine Belt. Whether you run a shop, a service business, a practice or a growing company, the goal is the same: practical help that fits your size, your budget and your goals.

How is Ellberry different from a big consulting firm?+

You get big-firm experience without the big-firm feel. Founder Sheila Berry spent more than 20 years leading transformation for large organizations, and she now brings that know-how home to local businesses in plain language, at a pace and price that make sense for you.

How do we get started?+

The easiest first step is the free Momentum Assessment, which takes about five minutes and shows you where to focus. Prefer to talk it through? Use the Let's Talk button or call or text 703.845.7181 and we will set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

How much does working with a business consultant cost?+

It depends on what you need, and we will always be upfront about it. Many owners start small with an assessment or a single focus area, then decide what makes sense from there.