Fulcrum Drive founder and president Gloria Sica has consulted for a variety of industries including Internet services, information technology, temporary staffing, electronic products manufacturing and industrial process control. Gloria and Fulcrum Drive have successfully:

• Developed business model for ISP to provide turnkey services to rural telephone companies. Helped company meet its financial objectives by securing multiple service agreements, developing a partnership program and selling some of its intellectual property.
• Established management accounting processes for ASP. Methods to capture R&D investment alone resulted in tax credits exceeding the consulting fees paid. The accounting structure served as a sound foundation as the company grew.
• Co-managed staffing firm during three years with 200% annual growth. Repositioned company to fill higher-skilled jobs, increasing average bill rates and margins. Increased owner’s understanding of finances, addressed back tax obligations and brought the company into compliance.
• Improved IT service team performance in two months, doubled productivity and moved vendor quality rating from unsatisfactory to above-average.
• Led development of a three-year business plan for a low-income housing assistance program. Plan was recognized as a model by the national funding agency.
• Standardized IT service firm's recruiting, screening and employee selection process to include standard questions and rating scheme for team interviews. Company successfully put teams in place within 30 days of securing new contracts.
• Facilitated meetings including focus groups for new product development, goal-setting sessions, and non-profit board meetings.