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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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TrueThanks Consulting, named to reflect a measurable, authentic approach to workplace appreciation, is an Austin, Texas–based HR consultancy launching in 2026 that designs employee recognition and reward systems. We sit in the HR consulting sector and sell custom, performance-linked recognition programs, analytics dashboards, and implementation playbooks. Our core activities are diagnostics (engagement and performance data), program design (policy, reward catalog, and manager training), and roll‑out plus ongoing analytics. One-liner: We turn vague praise into repeatable, measurable retention levers.
We serve U.S. small-to-medium businesses with 50–500 employees that compete for talent in metropolitan markets. Our competitive edge is a blend of organizational psychology and data analytics delivered by a lean, remote-first consulting team, plus standardized toolkits that speed deployment. Short-term goals: launch in Q1 2026 and onboard 30 clients in year one. Long-term goals: scale to a national footprint, embed recognition into HR tech stacks, and reach 500 client engagements by 2030. One-liner: We replace generic rewards with strategic systems of genuine appreciation.
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Small to medium-sized U.S. enterprises face measurable financial losses from high employee turnover and disengagement; in 2026, generic recognition efforts fail to motivate staff and leave many employees feeling undervalued. One-liner: Generic rewards drive turnover, depress productivity, and erode recruitment efforts.
Key pain points are clear: organizations lose revenue through higher turnover costs, experience reduced productivity from lower engagement, struggle to attract talent in tech and healthcare, and fail to design performance-linked recognition that resonates.
The market is underserved: companies lack internal expertise to create targeted, performance-linked recognition for diverse demographics, and existing one-size-fits-all solutions deliver low ROI and leave cultural problems unresolved. There is a need for a new, strategic approach that ties recognition to performance and business outcomes.
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U.S. SMEs lose millions annually to turnover and disengagement because one-size-fits-all recognition fails to motivate top talent and most companies lack the expertise to design programs that move the needle. We design, implement, and manage data-driven staff recognition programs that link everyday recognition to measurable performance and retention outcomes. Our bespoke consulting uses a proprietary diagnostic suite—culture mapping, employee surveys, targeted recognition rules, manager training, HRIS integrations, and dashboards—to turn recognition from ad hoc gestures into repeatable actions tied to KPIs.
One line: We convert recognition into measurable ROI by aligning rewards with performance drivers and tracking retention impact.
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Our mission is to empower U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises to build cultures of genuine appreciation and high performance by designing data-driven, bespoke recognition programs that align individual motivation with organizational goals. We commit to delivering measurable ROI through specialist consulting, practical implementation, and ongoing measurement so clients attract and retain the talent they need. We value innovation, rigor, and fairness, and we exist to make every employee feel truly valued.
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Focused expertise and measurable outcomes drive our competitive edge.
Financial snapshot for the Executive Summary: the Employee Recognition Program Design business is highly profitable with rapid payback and strong growth.
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Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
$3,112,000 |
$6,618,000 |
$10,391,000 |
Projected EBITDA |
$1,450,000 |
$3,738,000 |
$6,183,000 |
Expected ROI |
34.41% |
34.41% |
34.41% |
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Financial requirements: minimum cash on hand $787,000 (Feb-26); breakeven Mar-26 (3 months); full payback in 6 months. Anticipated return: IRR 34.41% and ROE 37.24%.
Outlook: strong profitability, fast payback, and scalable recurring revenue toward 80% retainer allocation by 2030.
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We require $787,000 to fund capex, provide a two-month runway before breakeven, and cover initial go-to-market spend.
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Categories |
Amount, USD |
Product Development & CRM (2026 capex) |
$175,500 |
Marketing (2026 annual budget) |
$45,000 |
Operations |
$0 |
Staffing |
$0 |
Other |
$0 |
Working capital (salaries, marketing, fixed costs for two-month runway) |
$566,500 |
Total funding required |
$787,000 |
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One-liner: $787,000 funds capex, two-month runway, and initial go-to-market spend; projected 2026 revenue $3,112,000, breakeven Mar-26, IRR 34.41%.
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