
Onward and Upward
Retained search. Growth consulting. Shared services for finance, HR, IT, and marketing.
Built for owner-led companies of 10 to 150 employees.
We bring the discipline we learned in uniform into the shop. We help a veteran buy the right company, then we stay and help them run it.
Owners get peace of mind that the business they built keeps going, and gets stronger.

Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off.It evolves.
A simple map for veterans who want to own and run a business, and for owners ready to hand theirs off.
Figure out if owning a business is right for you.
Run it well, with coaching and real help from us.
Find a good company and take a hard look before you buy.
Owners step away knowing the business they built keeps going.
Four steps, from an honest look at your strengths to the years after you close.
We start with you. Our Entrepreneur in Residence program helps you see what you are good at and build on it.
We match a company that needs a leader with a leader who can run it.
Looking under the hood, lining up the money, and closing, with us beside you.
Coaching and back-office help for years after the keys change hands.

Help for owners and help for veterans. Straight talk, real operators.
We find veteran leaders for the seats that keep your company running.
See Retained SearchWe find what is holding growth back and build the systems to fix it.
See Growth ConsultingFinance, HR, IT, and marketing, handled. You stay focused on growth.
See Shared ServicesTalent finds and places the leader. Shared Services runs payroll, books, and the back office. Different people; we name who does what up front.





When we needed to find a CFO, we chose to partner with VXL because Troy dives deep to understand not just the skill but also the intangibles required to be a cultural fit. Troy found us the perfect candidate in days not weeks or months. I have personally recommended him to other CEOs.
I am grateful to VXL for helping me transition into the professional landscape by leveraging my veteran experience and leadership skills to find the right opportunity. With the guidance and professionalism of Troy Beane, I felt supported every step of the way, making placement post-military seamless and impactful.
I needed to understand the value of expanding beyond being an executive and moving into the world of ownership. I consulted VXL and received far more than what I needed. I was provided the understanding, but also guidance, mentorship, advice and insight, all to great success!
Whether you want to hire a leader, sell or hand off your company, or buy one as a veteran, give us a call.
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