Sales, marketing & operational support for small business.
Specialization in B2B, manufacturing & the entertainment technology industries.
What we can do for you...
Advisors. Consultants. Fractional leadership.
We help you increase your sales revenue, hire or train your sales team, improve or begin your marketing, design marketing strategies and campaigns, create content, manage social media, design and source merch, manage projects, help with product design, write user manuals, plan and manage training events and trade shows, plan your start-up or relocation, provide funding advice...
Let us help do some of the heavy lifting. Let us shed some light on your market.
Forbes-Black, Inc. ("FBI") was founded in 2017 with the objective of delivering comprehensive sales, marketing, and business consultancy services. The firm specializes in the B2B sector, particularly within the manufacturing and entertainment technology industries, and offers its expertise on a project basis, as well as through fractional and full-time engagements.
Our Services
Below are our most requested services, however, we pride ourselves on our flexibility, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you can't find what you require. We are also available to provide examples of previous projects or to discuss how we can tailor our offerings to meet your specific needs.
Business
Advice
Leveraging our extensive expertise, FBI provides comprehensive guidance on a wide range of general business advisory services, including startup initiatives, strategic planning, relocation strategies, and funding opportunities. Are you experiencing rapid growth but find it challenging to expand your workforce at this time? Allow us to assist you in navigating this critical phase of development.
Marketing & Content Creation
Are you in the preliminary phases of launching your business and struggling to allocate resources for full-time marketing support? Alternatively, are you encountering challenges in realizing the intended outcomes of your existing strategies? FBI invites you to partner with us to create a comprehensive plan specifically designed to meet your unique requirements. Additionally, we can also produce the necessary content to execute this plan effectively. Let us assist you in optimizing your social media presence to enhance engagement with your customers.
Project & Product Support
If you find yourself facing challenges with a particular project or are uncertain about your capacity to manage a potential initiative internally, we are here to assist you. Should you have a concept for a product that requires expert guidance to successfully enter the market, we can provide our professional services. Engaging FBI on a project-by-project basis allows for targeted support, or we can collaborate on product design and management to ensure your vision is realized effectively.
Sales & Profitability Improvement
Are you facing challenges in elevating your sales performance, or perhaps your sales figures are satisfactory, yet profitability remains elusive? We invite you to engage FBI for a comprehensive assessment of your business and its opportunities. Our team will assist you in formulating a strategic plan and initiating its implementation to drive greater success.
Trade Shows & Event Management
Are you organizing a trade show, open house, or another type of event, but lack the time or internal resources to manage it effectively? Allow FBI to assist you or take full responsibility for the event's management. Our services encompass comprehensive planning and execution, including event design, freight logistics, vendor selection, merchandise design and supply, ticketing, and revenue collection.
Training
Are your sales, purchasing, design, or other teams unable to realize their full potential? Do you lack the time to provide the necessary training or mentorship? Allow FBI to assess your challenges and create a tailored training program, delivered either remotely or in person, to enhance their skills and foster employee development and satisfaction.
Product, Purchasing & Vendor Advice
Let us leverage our collective expertise of over 50 years in the entertainment technology sector to assist you in identifying and utilizing the most appropriate products for your requirements. Once your needs are clearly established, let us use our industry relationships to ensure that you receive the most competitive pricing available.
Meet the Team
Forbes-Black, Inc., as indicated by our name, is a family-owned and operated enterprise. In addition to our familial foundation, we have established an extensive network of experienced subcontractors, including web designers, graphic artists, CAD experts, printers, and merchandise vendors. These professionals are integrated into your project as necessary, ensuring that their services are exclusively dedicated to us and our clients when required. This approach effectively minimizes costs for both our company and yours.
Adrian Forbes-Black
Adrian has 30 years of business experience with his major skills specialization in sales, business development, marketing and product design. The majority of his career has been focused on the entertainment technology industry with additional
experience in other B2B manufacturing industries.
He has held sales and marketing positions up to Vice-President level at small to mid-size companies, including publicly traded,
in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Clare Forbes-Black
Clare is passionate and detail-driven Communications and Events Manager with a proven track record of creating high-impact experiences—from large-scale trade shows and industry showcases to technical training events. Her marketing and communication efforts support business growth, strengthen brand visibility, and empower teams with tools and messaging that resonates.
With a background in social media management, event planning, and cross-functional collaboration, she thrives in fast-paced environments where creativity, precision, and strategic thinking come together.
Step 1. - Say hello!
For further assistance, please contact us by telephone or text at +1 805-304-7077, or via email at info@forbes.black. Alternatively, you may complete the form provided below. Kindly submit your contact information along with any pertinent details regarding how we may be able to help you.
Interested?
So what now?
Step 2. - Let's chat.
We will respond promptly to your inquiry. Should we determine that we are able to assist you, we will propose a phone or video conference to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of your requirements.
Step 3. - Our Proposal.
Following our discussion, should we determine that our services align with your needs, we will prepare a comprehensive written proposal. This document will delineate our planned support, anticipated project timeline, and the associated costs. Additionally, the proposal will articulate clearly defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable you to effectively monitor our performance throughout the duration of the project.
