OpIm is a school advisory firm that helps school leaders optimize their financial resources and spend more time on instruction. The firm offers three levels of budget management, procurement, and optimization services starting at $15,000 per school per year. OpIm differentiates itself from traditional school business managers by offering flexible scheduling across multiple schools without the financial liabilities of a full-time employee.

1. OpIm
(Optimization with an Impact)
A School Advisory Service Firm
Investigate ~ Educate ~ Optimize

2. BUSINESS CONCEPT
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OpIm helps school leaders to manage their financial resources
optimally and strategically so they can spend more time addressing
instructional-related matters. The main objective is to provide
business services and fiscal intelligence to schools and school
districts at an affordable price. The firm also works with companies
wanting to develop a better understanding of the school system
procurement process.

3. LEVEL OF SERVICE
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OpIm has devised a three-tier-pricing strategy to ensure the affordability
of its services.
 Service Level 1-Budget Management/Procurement/Optimization
$25,000/school/year
 Service Level 2 –Procurement/Optimization - $20,000/school/year
 Service Level 3–Budget Management/Optimization
$15,000/school/year

4. THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
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Status Quo OpIm
 School Business Manager  School Advisor
 $50,000 - $70,000 + FB  Different level of service
 Limited hrs. of operation  Flexible Schedule
 One or two schools  Several schools
 Local and State financial
 None
liability (i.e., pension)
 N/A  Budget workshop for the
PTA, CTE, and the SLT