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One80 gives Pittsburgh small business owners a clear growth plan built on real numbers and 18+ years of hands-on experience. We find what is holding your business back, then fix the biggest gaps first.
Business consulting from One80 starts with a FREE 20-minute growth call and a review of your website, Google presence and customer flow. We use the One80 Triangle, owner, demand and assets, to find the side of your business that needs attention first.

Business consulting that ends with a plan in Pittsburgh
If everything feels important, nothing moves. We find the one side of the business holding you back, owner, demand or assets, and build a short plan you can start this month.
You are good at what you do. Getting found in Pittsburgh should not be the hard part.
These are things owners tell us in the first call. Hover a card to see what changes.
“I am busy, but I cannot tell what is actually working.”
“I keep buying marketing and I am not sure it fits my budget.”
The faces are illustrations that stand for common situations, not photos of real clients.
What changes when the work is done for you
With One80
- ✓One clear problem to fix first
- ✓A short, ordered plan for this month
- ✓A budget that fits your numbers
- ✓A weekly scoreboard
- ✓Help starting, not just advice
Going it alone
- ×Everything feels equally urgent
- ×A binder of ideas on a shelf
- ×Spending based on a rule of thumb
- ×Decisions made on gut feel
- ×A plan with no one to help you start
Working harder and still not getting anywhere?
Most owners do not need more hours. They need a clear plan, the right three priorities and someone who holds them to it.
- Every day is firefighting
- You are not sure what to fix first
- Growth depends on you doing everything


80% on us. 20% on you.
Get the reviews and answer the phone. We handle the rest, so your business grows organically.
Our 80%
- The Triangle scorecard and diagnosis
- Offer, price and message review
- A budget and an ordered plan
- Help carrying out the first moves
Your 20%
- Show up for the weekly numbers
- Make the decisions we recommend
- Tell us what is really going on
Just get reviews and let us do the rest.
Organic growth takes time and results vary. We do not promise rankings or a set number of calls.
How it works, step by step
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1How Pittsburgh area customers search
Pittsburgh customers often search by neighborhood or suburb, such as Cranberry, Wexford, Sewickley or Monroeville, as well as the city name. We build pages for the areas you actually serve so each search has a clear match.
2A budget built from your numbers
A realistic marketing budget comes from your revenue, margins and goals, not a rule of thumb. We show you what to spend, where, and in what order.
3A scoreboard you will actually use
A handful of numbers, checked weekly in a few minutes, beats a 40-page report. Our FREE Weekly Scoreboard is where many owners start.
4The One80 Triangle
We look at three sides: the owner, demand and assets. The owner is your time and decisions. Demand is whether the right people can find, trust and choose you. Assets are your website, profiles, systems and follow-up. The weakest side gets attention first.
5When the owner is the bottleneck
If every decision runs through you, growth stops at your own limit. We look at where your time goes, what to hand off, and what to stop doing so the business can run without you in every conversation.
6Finding the leak
Missed calls and slow replies quietly cost customers. Our FREE Growth Lab maps the path from search to sale and shows where people fall away.
How our business consulting works
The One80 Triangle
We score three sides of your business, the owner, customer demand and the assets behind it, and start with the weakest.
Customer-flow diagnosis
Our Growth Lab shows where customers drop out between searching and buying.
Pricing and offer review
We check that your offer, pricing and message give people a reason to choose you.
Marketing budget plan
We set a realistic budget based on your revenue, margin and goals.
Systems and follow-up
We fix leaks like missed calls and slow replies that quietly cost you customers.
Weekly numbers
A simple scoreboard keeps you accountable to the few numbers that matter.
How it works
- 1
FREE growth call
We listen first and review your numbers.
- 2
Diagnose
We find the biggest leak between searching and buying.
- 3
Plan
You get a short, prioritized plan you can act on.
- 4
Execute and review
We help you implement and measure progress.
Pittsburgh businesses we have worked with
Simple, published pricing
Month to month. Pay yearly and save 10 percent.
Veteran-owned businesses get 15 percent off their first 3 months with code VETERAN15.
Areas we serve around Pittsburgh
We work with businesses across Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Beaver counties, including these areas.
Pittsburgh business consulting questions, answered
What does a business consultant do?
A business consultant studies how your business finds, wins and keeps customers, then recommends changes that can help grow revenue. We focus on practical steps you can act on this month.
How much does business consulting cost in Pittsburgh?
Consulting is part of our Full Stack plan, and stand-alone engagements are quoted after a FREE call. The first call and review are FREE.
Do I need consulting or marketing?
If you are not sure what is wrong, start with consulting. If you already know you need more calls, SEO or Google Ads may be the faster move.
Who is this for?
Small business owners who feel stuck, are not getting enough customers, or want a clear plan before spending on marketing.
Do you offer internet consulting?
Yes. We guide small businesses on websites, SEO, online advertising and AI search, in simple terms.
Can I try something before I pay?
Yes. Our FREE Growth Lab, Triangle check and marketing budget calculator give you real answers in minutes.
When someone asks ChatGPT who to call, will it say your name?
More people now ask an AI assistant before they open Google. The answer they get is short and names only a few businesses, so the ones that are clear, consistent and well reviewed get picked.
Sources: Pew Research Center; TechCrunch.
The searches and questions we build pages for in Pittsburgh
Real customers type these into Google and ask them in AI tools. Each one gets a clear page or answer on your site.
Searches and topics
Examples of what we research and cover for your business.
Service searches
Questions people ask
AI search topics
Quick answers
The short version, written to be quoted.
What does a business consultant do?
A good one studies how customers find, choose and return to your business, then recommends practical changes. Ours are steps you can take this month, not a binder to shelve.
How much does business consulting cost?
Consulting comes with our Full Stack plan. Stand-alone work is quoted after a FREE call, and that first call and review cost nothing.
Is a consultant worth it for a small business?
It is worth it when you cannot name what is holding growth back. You should leave with a short list of steps for this month, not a report to shelve. Start with our FREE 20-minute call to see if it fits.
Do I need consulting or marketing?
If you cannot name what is wrong, begin with consulting. If you already know you need more calls, marketing may be the faster route. A FREE call will sort it out.
Owners we have helped get unstuck
Different businesses, the same approach: fix the biggest gap first.

Sunsational Tan
Tanning salon, South Hills, PA

- Multi-page website that shows tanning, memberships and offers clearly to South Hills locals
- Local SEO, Google profile and social media
- Website launching soon. We will publish real numbers once the site has been live long enough to measure.
Also working with
Results are specific to each client and are not a guarantee. Every business, market and starting point is different.
Customers are asking AI tools who to call
A client tells us this is already happening. This is their report, in their words to us.

Tri-Link Contracting
Roofing and siding, Eighty Four, PAFigures reported by the client and tracked in Google. Proof available on request.
What business owners say about One80
Real reviews, shown as written. Hover to pause.
Ahmed and his team have done a phenomenal job marketing my business. They are bright, creative and very responsive to my company's needs. My practice has grown considerably since working with One80consultation.
Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.
This company is not one that feeds you all unwanted info just to take your money and leave.
Fabulous company!!!! They are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We are truly blessed to be working with One80!
They are very professional.
Great to work with, very helpful and knowledgeable!! Has helped our business tremendously!!
Ahmed is extremely kind and knowledgeable.
We are very happy to work with such a great, trustworthy partner.
They did a wonderful job, helping my families local business! They do beautiful work!
We appreciated the help of One80 Consultation in helping to improve our google rating.
Get your FREE 20‑minute growth plan
Tell us about your business. We reply within one business day to set a time that works for you.
- 1You answer a few quick questions. Most are one tap. About two minutes.
- 2We review your business. Your website, your Google profile and your competitors.
- 3We talk it through. A FREE 20-minute call with a clear plan.
“Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.”
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- 2We send your plan and next steps within one business day.
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