Stop leaving
contracts on
the table.
Full-service business coaching and procurement strategy for founders who are ready to grow — and ready to win.
Businesses from Kasandy-led programs secured procurement contracts — including multi-million-dollar deals.
This is for you if…
You're running a business but building it by intuition instead of strategy — and you know it.
You know procurement contracts exist but you can't figure out how to get in the door.
You're working toward certification (CAMSC, CCAB, WBE) but the process feels overwhelming.
You've tried writing proposals before and they haven't worked — and you don't know why.
You need someone who has actually been in both the entrepreneurial trenches and the institutional boardrooms.
You want a coach who will tell you the truth and then help you do something about it.
What Jackee Brings
Jackee Kasandy built a 7-figure retail business from scratch. She designed Canada's first procurement readiness course. She's trained over 3,000 entrepreneurs. She currently sits on a federal housing board. When she coaches a founder, you're not getting theory — you're getting someone who has walked the path, knows every shortcut, and has learned from every wrong turn.
More than that: Jackee has the relationships. Procurement is a relationship game. She knows the buyers, the certifying bodies, the funders, and the networks — and she helps clients access them.
Choose Your Program
Every engagement starts with a paid Discovery Session — a 90-minute strategy audit. From there, you choose the program that fits your stage and goals.
Entry Point
Discovery Session
A 90-minute paid strategy audit with Jackee. She reviews your business, diagnoses the top three blockers to growth and procurement success, and delivers a written action plan.
Investment: from $400
Foundation
90-Day Coaching Program
Investment — quoted after Discovery Session
For founders establishing systems and direction — early stage to $500K revenue. Builds your foundation for procurement readiness in 90 days.
Includes
- —6 × bi-weekly 90-minute coaching sessions
- —Business model and operations audit
- —Capability statement development
- —Procurement readiness assessment
- —Email support between sessions
- —Kasandy resource toolkit
Outcome
A clear 90-day action plan, a polished capability statement, and a mapped procurement entry pathway.
Most Popular
Accelerator
6-Month Full Service
Investment — quoted after Discovery Session
For founders ready to compete for contracts and scale — $200K–$2M revenue range. Full procurement support through to active bid submissions.
Includes
- —Everything in Foundation
- —Bid and proposal review (up to 3 submissions)
- —Certification readiness roadmap (CAMSC, CCAB, WBE, etc.)
- —Marketing and brand positioning session
- —Fundraising and grant strategy session
- —Buyer introduction support (where applicable)
- —Monthly progress report
Outcome
Active procurement submissions, certification application in progress, and at least one qualified buyer introduction.
Partner
Annual Advisory Retainer
Custom engagement
For founders who want Jackee in their corner year-round — growth and scale stage. Ongoing strategic advisory with priority access.
Includes
- —Everything in Accelerator
- —Monthly advisory retainer (ongoing strategic support)
- —Fractional COO / strategic advisor services
- —Priority bid and proposal turnaround
- —Speaking and pitch preparation support
- —VIP access to all Kasandy programs and events
Outcome
A sustained competitive advantage in procurement — with a senior strategic partner permanently on your side.
What clients achieve
17–21 businesses trained in Kasandy-led programs have reported securing procurement contracts, including multi-million-dollar deals
Capability statements refined and approved for submission to federal and corporate buyers
Certifications achieved: CAMSC, CCAB, BEBC Society, and others
First RFP responses submitted within 90 days of starting the program
Funders and grant applications secured through coaching support
Business models restructured for sustainable, scalable growth
Common Questions
I've never applied for a procurement contract before. Is this program still for me?
Yes. Most clients start with no procurement experience. We build your knowledge and your confidence at the same time. The goal is to have you submission-ready within your first program cycle.
I'm already certified (or in the process). Can you still help?
Absolutely. Certification is step one. Winning contracts requires a capability statement that buyers remember, proposals that answer exactly what the tender is asking, and a strategy for getting in front of the right buyers. That's where most certified businesses get stuck — and where we work.
How long before I can expect to see results?
Most Accelerator clients submit their first proposal within 60–90 days. Procurement cycles vary — government tenders can take 3–6 months to close. We focus on building your pipeline so you always have active opportunities in motion.
Do you guarantee that I'll win contracts?
No responsible advisor guarantees contract awards — that decision belongs to the buyer. What we guarantee is that your submissions will be significantly more competitive than they were before. Businesses we coach consistently outperform their previous bid results.
What is the investment?
Programs are scoped individually. Discovery Sessions start at $400. Foundation and Accelerator programs are quoted after the discovery session based on your specific needs and stage. We provide transparent, itemised proposals before any work begins.
Can I get funding to cover the cost of coaching?
In many cases, yes. Various federal and provincial programs fund business coaching and procurement readiness training for eligible businesses. We'll help you identify what you may qualify for.
Grant writing isn't a commodity.
Scope, complexity, and the time required vary enormously based on where your organisation actually is — the clarity of your impact story, the quality of your data, and your previous funder experience. We price for the real work, not for an average.
Every grant engagement starts with a Grant Readiness Assessment ($500) — a 90-minute session that tells you exactly which tier you're in, which funders are your best targets, and what needs to happen before any application is submitted. Credited in full against any program booked within 60 days.
Grant Support
Grant Readiness Assessment
$500
90-minute session + written report + funder shortlist. Required before any grant writing engagement.
Grant-Ready Orgs
Grant Writing — Tier 1
From $1,500
Clear story, defined programs, available data. Narrative writing, budget review, compliance, submission.
Developing Orgs
Grant Writing — Tier 2
From $2,800
Needs narrative development and program logic work before writing. Includes everything in Tier 1 plus development sessions.
Federal / Complex
Grant Writing — Tier 3
From $4,500
Federal programs, $200K+ applications. Full logic models, evaluation frameworks, multi-year budgets.
3 Months
Grant Strategy Program
From $5,500
Funder mapping, readiness assessment, narrative development, support for up to 2 applications.
Grant Support
Funder Mapping Session
$300
60-minute session + written shortlist of 8–12 matched funders with eligibility notes and application windows.
Ready to compete for contracts?
Start with a Discovery Session — 90 minutes that will give you complete clarity on where your business stands and exactly what to do next.