Fractional COO Services
Unlock Your Business’s Potential with a Fractional Chief Operating Officer
I’m Nicole Bernardo, the owner and operator of Cornerstone Virtual Partners. I offer Fractional COO Services for janitorial service providers, manufacturers, and distributors who want to scale sustainably, without the overhead of a full-time executive.
With over 25 years of operational experience, I specialize in streamlining your business operations, enhancing team efficiency, and implementing scalable systems so your business runs more efficiently and grows with clarity.
Is Your Business Struggling with Operations?
A Fractional COO Can Help
As your business grows, so do the operational challenges: scaling service delivery, managing team capacity, and ensuring every process supports your goals. A Fractional COO brings seasoned leadership to help you solve these issues—without the long-term cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
Whether you need big-picture strategy or day-to-day operational support, I partner with you to simplify systems, align your team, and keep growth on track.
Common Operational Efficiency Challenges:
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Inefficient processes that limit your ability to scale
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Lack of strategic direction across departments
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Difficulty balancing growth with daily management
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Bottlenecks in team or project execution
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Financial waste caused by disconnected systems
When you hire a Fractional COO, you gain access to high-level operational leadership rooted in real-world experience. I work alongside you as part of your leadership team—delivering focused solutions and a clear roadmap to help your business thrive.
Top 5 Benefits Of Hiring a Fractional to Join Your Executive Team
Expert Leadership
You’ll receive strategic operational guidance tailored to your business model. With a background in janitorial services and a proven framework, I’ll help you scale with intention and improve performance across the board.
Process Optimization
I’ll evaluate and improve your business processes to ensure they’re streamlined for efficiency, saving you time and money while boosting productivity.
Cost Savings
Hiring a full-time COO isn’t always feasible—especially for growing teams. My fractional model gives you the executive-level leadership you need at a fraction of the cost.
Focus on Core Competencies
Stay focused on serving clients, innovating, and leading your business, while I manage the behind-the-scenes operations that keep everything running.
Flexibility
My services are flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Whether you need ongoing support or help with a specific project, I adapt to your needs.
Strategic Business Support to Transform Your Business
Unlock Your Growth Strategy with Nicole Bernardo
Ready to grow, but stuck on how to move forward?
Book a personalized Business Strategy Session with a Fractional COO who understands your industry—and will help you identify exactly where to focus next.
What’s Included in Your Strategy Session:
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A 60-minute one-on-one virtual session with Nicole
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Pre-session intake form to clarify your current challenges
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A targeted discussion focused on growth barriers and operational pain points
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Strategic recommendations based on the Cornerstone Framework
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A custom action plan PDF delivered within 48 hours
Who It's For:
This session is perfect for:
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Business owners feeling stuck or overwhelmed by operations
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Janitorial service providers unsure how to scale or improve systems
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Teams needing clarity around roles, systems, or sales strategy
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Founders who want expert insight without a long-term commitment
What You’ll Walk Away With:
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Clarity on what’s working—and what’s holding you back
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A step-by-step, practical roadmap tailored to your business
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Operational insights backed by 25+ years of industry experience
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Confidence to take the next right step
The Investment
$250 for a One Time Strategy Session.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Cornerstone Virtual Partners Can Help You
Experience
With over 25 years of experience in operations, business strategy, and management, I offer unparalleled expertise to businesses across various industries.
Customized Solutions
I understand that every business is unique, and I provide tailor-made solutions designed to meet your business needs.
Proven Track Record
My clients have seen significant improvements in efficiency, growth, and profitability with my Fractional COO Services.
Hear What My Clients Say
"Nicole Bernardo is an absolute rock star! Her strategic and thorough approach to marketing and operations has been a game-changer for Cultural Apex Coaching. She constantly brings valuable ideas to the table, helping me refine and elevate my business in ways I couldn’t do alone. Not only does she take so much off my plate—especially the things I don’t love doing or don’t do well—but she does it with such efficiency and expertise that I don’t know what I would do without her. If you need someone who truly understands how to support and scale a business, Nicole is the one to call!"
-Kim Laughlin
Cultural Apex Coaching
"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