About Cornerstone Virtual Partners
Your Strategic Partner in Business Growth & Operations
What is a
Fractional COO?
A Fractional COO (Chief Operating Officer) is a game-changer for businesses that need high-level operations leadership—without the full-time executive price tag. At Cornerstone Virtual Partners, Nicole steps in to optimize, streamline, and scale your business, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
Whether you're drowning in day-to-day operations, struggling to create scalable systems, or simply feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around—Nicole is here to fix that.
Meet Nicole Bernardo - Your Business's Secret Weapon
With over 25 years of experience in operations, sales, and business strategy, I’ve helped companies across industries—from janitorial and manufacturing to service-based businesses—build sustainable, scalable systems that drive profit and growth.
I founded Cornerstone Virtual Partners because I saw a recurring problem: business owners stuck in the weeds, spending too much time on tasks that pull them away from high-level strategy and revenue-generating activities.
My mission at Cornerstone Virtual Partners is to empower business owners and leaders in the janitorial industry and beyond by providing strategic Fractional COO services that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and unlock sustainable growth.
We partner with manufacturers, distributors, building service contractors and service-based businesses to build scalable systems, optimize workflows, and drive profitability—so owners can focus on vision, leadership, and expansion without being consumed by day-to-day operations.
As a Fractional COO, I bring executive-level leadership without the full-time overhead. My role is to analyze, optimize, and implement systems that fuel efficiency and scalability—helping you run a smarter, more profitable business.
Why Choose Nicole Bernardo Over Other Fractional COO Services?
When it comes to Fractional COO services, there are plenty of options—but not all are created equal. Many firms provide advisory services, offering high-level recommendations and leaving you to figure out implementation. That’s not what I do.
I don’t just advise—I execute. At Cornerstone Virtual Partners, I take ownership of your operations like an in-house COO would. I roll up my sleeves, optimize processes, build systems, and create sustainable growth strategies tailored to your business.
Here’s what makes working with me different from other Fractional COO services:
Execution Over Advice
Most Fractional COOs provide a roadmap and leave you to execute it. I strategize AND help implement, making sure solutions actually get done and work in the real world.
Deep Industry Expertise
Unlike generic operations consultants, I specialize in janitorial, manufacturing, service-based, and scaling businesses. I understand the specific challenges in these industries and bring proven solutions that drive efficiency and growth.
Custom-Tailored Strategy
Your business isn’t cookie-cutter, and neither is my approach. Instead of plugging in a one-size-fits-all system, I take the time to understand your goals, pain points, and opportunities, then craft a strategy built just for you.
Affordable Packages Customized to Your Needs
I offer several pricing models, making it easy for you to choose the right level of support for your business:
Hourly Services
For specific operational needs or short-term support.
Monthly Retainer
Continuous, strategic support with ongoing oversight and leadership.
Project-Based Fees
For businesses needing help with specific projects or initiatives.
My services are designed to be flexible and scalable, so you can adjust your level of support as your business grows and leverage the benefits of a COO on a fractional level.
Ready to Leverage Operational Efficiency For Business Growth? Let’s Talk.
If you’re ready to improve your business operations and drive growth, let’s connect. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss how we can transform your business landscape.
Plus, Get a Unique Advantage with:
Hands-On Problem Solving
Many Fractional COOs are strategic visionaries but not operational doers. I do both. I dive into the details, identifying inefficiencies, fixing bottlenecks, and implementing scalable systems that allow you to step away from day-to-day operations without the business missing a beat.
Sales & Marketing Mindset
Most operations-focused executives don’t understand the revenue side of the business. I do. With 25+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, I bridge the gap between operations and growth.
A Partner, Not Just a Service
I’m invested in your success. My goal isn’t just to improve operations—I want to help you scale, increase profitability, and build a business that runs without you being stuck in the weeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bottom Line?
If you want a plug-and-play, high-level advisor, there are plenty of options.
But if you need a strategic partner who actually gets things done, who understands your industry and growth challenges, and who will implement real change to help your business scale efficiently—I’m the Fractional COO for you.
Why Business Owners Trust Cornerstone Virtual Partners
"Just when the demands of my rapidly growing business threatened to drown me, Nicole came to the rescue! In short order she hired an adminstrative assistant to take over a long list of tedious office tasks, thus enabling me to focus on client work and passion projects; created standard operating procedures to make all our systems go smoother; and hired several other new employees to fill out our team for the season. Throughout this process her infectiously positive, energetic, warm but no-nonsense demeanor kept us moving briskly and painlessly through a mountain of tasks. I finally feel like I can take a deep breath again!"
-Catherine Volić
Sweetgum Horticulture
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I began working with Nicole in 2023. As an entrepreneur, I was struggling to "do it all" like many others. The reality was that I was just not moving forward in my business. I did not have set systems or the support I needed to get to the next level.
Since working with her, I have streamlined my systems, tightened up my messaging, gained clarity on my target audience, rebuilt my website, launched several new programs and have booked over $150K in revenue.
From day 1, I have been impressed with Nicole's knowledge in this field; she has an amazing pulse on what needs to get done and intuitively knows what I need. The communication is stellar and I have no doubt that CVP is going to be my secret weapon to success in the upcoming year."
-Clara Capano
Creating Clarity
Let’s Get Your Business Running Like a Machine
Stop feeling buried in operations. Let’s create a business that works FOR you.