Request for Proposal - OnlineBusinessManager.com

Our Request for Proposal process was created to match business owners with Certified Online Business Managers (Certified OBM®). The process to become a Certified OBM® is a rigorous one, including comprehensive training and successful completion of a week long certification exam. The Business Managers in our community are highly trained and uniquely qualified to lead all operational aspects of a thriving online business.

STEP 1 - Watch This Short Video

STEP 2 - Confirm Your Business Needs Are A Good Match For Our OBM Community

Please confirm you can answer YES to the statements below before proceeding with the RFP process.

I have an established business that consistently generates at least $10,000 per month in revenue.
I currently have at least one other team member regularly supporting my business (i.e. Virtual Assistant) and acknowledge that the OBM is being hired to manage the business and not to execute ‘doing’ tasks.
I understand that management level support requires a minimum time commitment of 20-30 hours per month.
I have a budget for this position, and acknowledge that Certified OBMs charge $65/hr and up depending on experience and the needs of the business.

If you are NOT able to answer YES to the statements above, a Certified OBM may not be the best fit for your current needs. You can learn more about when to hire an OBM here or feel free to email hire@certifiedobm.com with questions.

STEP 3 - Complete The Form Below To Submit Your RFP

Be as detailed & specific as possible. The time and effort you put into completing your Request for Proposal will be commensurate with the quality of responses you receive. The more details you provide the more likely you will find the best match for you and your business.

Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team within 48 hours and upon approval will be sent to our Certified OBM® community. You will then be contacted directly by any Online Business Managers who feel they are a fit for your needs, as per the application instructions you include below.

Note: All fields are required

First Name

Last Name

Phone #

Website URL

Your Location

Your Time Zone

Tell us about your business... How long have you been in business? Who is your market? What do you offer?

What are your top 3 business goals for the next 12 months?

What are the 3 biggest challenges you are facing in your business right now?

How will working with an OBM help address these challenges?

Who do you currently have on your team and how do they support you?

Why is NOW the right time to add an OBM to your team?

Are you looking to hire your OBM as a contractor or employee?

What budget (monthly, in USD) do you have available for hiring an OBM? (Certified OBMs charge $65/hr and up depending on experience and the needs of the business)

Approximately how many hours of support are you looking for per month? Part-time? Full-time? Not sure? (minimum of 20-30 hours per month is recommended)

What key systems/tools do you use on a regular basis?

Do you have any specific requirements or preferences regarding experience, background, or skill set?

What is the #1 thing your new Business Manager needs to know about working with you?

What else can you share about you or your business to help someone determine if they might be a good fit? (i.e. your Kolbe score, StrengthsFinder results or other assessments)

How would you like people to apply? What specific information would you like from respondents? What is the deadline for submissions? (Note: as business owners, most OBMs do not have a resume - we recommend asking for website or social media links instead to learn about their work experience)

NOTE: Use of this Site Indicates Acceptance of our Terms of Service. In plain English and to be totally clear, one of the things this TOS says is that the Online Business Manager Directory & Request for Proposal is strictly a connection service and that we do not guarantee or control the quality of listed professionals and do not endorse or recommend any of these professionals specifically. You acknowledge that any personnel contacted via this site will be properly screened by you as part of your hiring process and you are not relying on us for any screening whatsoever.