Jessica Martin Business Consulting

The right vendors, the right terms, and a relationship built to last

Vendor relationships are one of the most overlooked leverage points in a small business. A poorly structured agreement, an unresponsive supplier, or a negotiation you weren’t prepared for can cost you time, money, and momentum. Whether you’re bringing on a new vendor, renegotiating an existing contract, or trying to get a strained relationship back on track, having someone in your corner who knows how to build structured, strategic vendor partnerships makes all the difference.

Is this you?

• You don’t have a consistent process for evaluating or onboarding new suppliers
• A vendor relationship has become unreliable and you don’t know how to address it
• Your agreements are informal or outdated and don’t protect your business
• You’re growing and need your vendor relationships to scale with you
  

Sound familiar?

What I can prepare for you

• Vendor Sourcing, Screening & Selection — A structured process for identifying and qualifying potential vendors to choose suppliers or sponsors based on reliability and pricing
• Contract Review & Negotiation Strategy — A clear review of your existing or incoming vendor agreements, with guidance on what to push back on, what to protect, and where there’s room to negotiate better terms.
• Renegotiation, Dispute Resolution & Exit Strategy — When a vendor relationship has gone sideways or terms no longer work for your business, I help you navigate the conversation and get to a resolution that protects your interests including knowing when and how to walk away.

The right vendors don’t just show up they’re found, verified, and held to a standard. I guide you through the full process, from sourcing and selection to contracts, onboarding, and accountability structure.