Ashley Haylett Consulting
Operational Clarity for Purpose-Driven Teams
I work with early-stage startups, nonprofits, and mission-driven small businesses that are growing fast—or just feeling overwhelmed—and need someone to help bring structure to the behind-the-scenes work. Whether you're building from scratch or trying to get things under control, I bring systems, clarity, and calm execution.
Who I Work With
Founders of early-stage startups building from the ground up.
Small business owners wearing too many hats.
Nonprofits and mission-driven orgs with growing complexity.
Orgs a few years in, looking for an operations audit or systems tune-up.
Services
Finance & Back Office Support
Stay on top of your business finances—without the backlog.
You don’t need a full-time ops person to keep things running smoothly. I help you bring order to your financial back office so you’re not constantly playing catch-up.What I help with:
Expense tracking and reimbursements
Vendor contracts (setup, cancellation, negotiation)
Invoicing and purchasing workflows
Support with monthly bookkeeping (liaising with your accountant, clarifying reports)
Good fit for: Founders and small business owners who don’t have a full-time ops team and want to stop losing money or time on disorganized back office work.
People Operations & HR Setup
Support your team from onboarding to offboarding.
Hiring and managing people can feel overwhelming. I help you put clear, values-aligned systems in place so your team is supported, and you stay compliant.What I help with:
Hiring process design and onboarding
Payroll and benefits setup and management
Contractor agreements and payments
Team policies, employee handbooks, offboarding
Setting up easy-to-use tools for performance and feedback
Good fit for: Startups making their first few hires, or orgs that want to formalize and improve their HR systems.
Compliance & Business Basics
Avoid penalties and paperwork headaches.
If you’ve been late on filings or unsure what’s required across states, you’re not alone. I help you get organized, stay compliant, and know when to bring in legal or accounting experts. I’m not a lawyer or CPA—but I work closely with them and know when it’s time to flag something and loop them in.What I help with:
State and federal filing calendars
Registration and compliance tracking
Business insurance coordination
Internal policy documentation
Good fit for: Founders growing into new geographies or stages, or anyone who’s ever said, “I think we missed another deadline.”
Systems & Process Setup
Create repeatable processes so things don’t fall through the cracks.
You shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. I’ll help you document your systems so work gets done smoothly—even when delegated.What I help with:
Reviewing your current tools and workflows
Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Setting up tools like Notion, Airtable, or Google Workspace, plus implementing AI solutions to automate and optimize key tasks
Mapping out what’s working, what’s not, and where to improve
Good fit for: Founders or teams looking to grow without scaling chaos.
How I Work
My goal is to make this process simple and useful. Here's what working together usually looks like:
Free Intro Call
We’ll talk about what’s going on in your business, what’s feeling messy or frustrating, and where I can help.
Quick Discovery + Proposal
I’ll follow up with a short summary of your needs and a clear scope of work. No long contracts or jargon.
Prioritize + Get to Work
We’ll decide where to start—what’s urgent, what’s foundational—and then I’ll get to work handling it. I’ll stay in touch with regular updates and check-ins.
Wrap-Up or Ongoing Support
For one-off projects, I’ll wrap up with notes, documentation, and next steps. If you need more long-term support, we can talk about a monthly retainer or part-time role that fits your pace.
About Me
With 7+ years of experience running operations at startups and mission-driven orgs, I’ve helped small teams:
Build 35+ standard operating procedures (SOPs) in 90 days
Save over $50K through vendor and systems optimization
Improve employee retention by 20% through better hiring, onboarding, and people systems
I work best with values-driven teams who want to get more organized, reduce stress, and build systems that actually support the way they work. My approach is collaborative, steady, and thoughtful—whether we’re designing something from scratch or untangling what’s already in place.I’m a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of work, I’m often reading (I’ve read over 65 books in 2025 so far), cooking something new, or practicing yoga to stay focused and energized.
Ready to Talk?
I offer free 30-minute consults to learn what’s going on in your business and explore how I might help.
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