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You've grown. Now what?

Congratulations. You're ready to take your finances and operations to the next level. To start acting like an established company instead of a startup. To replace chaos with order.  You're facing new challenges now than you did when you were smaller, and you know you need to rise to the occasion. 


Growing companies and non-profits have different challenges. That's what Up One Rung is here to help with. To help you become the efficient organization you know you can be. See our services below and book a consultation to discuss how we can help you operate more efficiently and profitably.

Words from clients

Guy Hammer, Founder of Torgen AI

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

"In addition to being one of the most intelligent and conscientious people I've ever known, Mark is gifted at distilling and communicating complex issues. His journalist roots surely helped to hone this skill. I rarely make an important decision without consulting Mark." 

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

I had the pleasure of working with Mark during a particularly challenging organizational budgeting process at Young Playwrights' Theater. Mark was an incredible thought partner throughout this process -- insightful, knowledgeable, passionate, and responsive to our evolving needs. I highly recommend his services! 

Jody Chong, Executive Director of City Bureau

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director of Young Playwrights' Theater

Jody Chong, Executive Director of City Bureau

 We brought in Mark to support financial analysis, projections, and complex scenario planning during a time of complexity and uncertainty. He was able to provide clear-eyed recommendations that cut through the noise and helped us make meaningful improvements to our financial position and systems in a short period of time. 

Areas of Focus

Planning, Budgeting, and Financial Clarity

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

 Many organizations struggle with planning cycles and budgets that feel rushed, confusing, or disconnected from reality. I bring structure and discipline to the process so leaders can see what’s really happening and make better decisions. This includes building budgets that match operational goals, cleaning up financial models, and helpin

 Many organizations struggle with planning cycles and budgets that feel rushed, confusing, or disconnected from reality. I bring structure and discipline to the process so leaders can see what’s really happening and make better decisions. This includes building budgets that match operational goals, cleaning up financial models, and helping teams understand the story their numbers are telling. The result is clearer choices, fewer surprises, and a plan that leadership can actually use. 

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

 Small organizations often grow faster than their systems. This creates bottlenecks, duplication, and day-to-day friction. I help teams untangle operational clutter by clarifying responsibilities, simplifying workflows, and putting predictable processes in place. The goal isn’t bureaucracy, it’s a smoother, more reliable operation. I'll h

 Small organizations often grow faster than their systems. This creates bottlenecks, duplication, and day-to-day friction. I help teams untangle operational clutter by clarifying responsibilities, simplifying workflows, and putting predictable processes in place. The goal isn’t bureaucracy, it’s a smoother, more reliable operation. I'll help you create a structure where people know what to do, information moves cleanly, and the organization can run without constant emergencies. 

Operational Cleanup and Process Improvement

Organizational Leadership and Team Performance

Operational Cleanup and Process Improvement

 Teams work better when expectations are clear, communication is steady, and people know how their work connects to the larger goals. I help organizations strengthen their leadership practices by establishing simple systems for goal-setting, feedback, accountability, and team communication. This isn’t about jargon or corporate programs. I

 Teams work better when expectations are clear, communication is steady, and people know how their work connects to the larger goals. I help organizations strengthen their leadership practices by establishing simple systems for goal-setting, feedback, accountability, and team communication. This isn’t about jargon or corporate programs. It’s helping everyone work together more effectively so the organization functions smoothly and people can do their best work. 

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