Making your Business our 1st Priority
To keep it simple, our sole purpose is to help you start and grow a successful business. Our services will help you implement cost-effective solutions that will help you improve your operational efficiency and flexibility.
Setting Priority and Sticking with Them
The global business community and economic environment is rapidly changing. Competition is greater than ever before, and businesses have to be more flexible and able to adjust to a wide range of economic factors. In order to rise to these challenges, companies are shifting to business models that are built on entrepreneurial concepts. Consequently, successful organizations are growing by building strategic business units, developing relationships with outside vendors, and diversifying their business lines through investments.
1st Priority is in the business of helping other businesses grow through increasing productive capacity while helping them maintain the flexibility to react quickly to the rapidly changing market environment. By offering a complete array of back-office outsourcing services, 1st Priority gives its clients the ability to concentrate on their core activities while 1st Priority handles the general operational functions. Ultimately, the first priority is you.
GARY ROBINSON, SENIOR EXECUTIVE PARTNER
Although Gary Robinson started his first business operation in 1991, the entrepreneurial spirit did not truly blossom until one pivotal moment in August of 1994. Starting his senior year at Hampton University, Gary returned to school with no money other than a refund check from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company for $36. After working with youth that previous summer teaching business, Gary decided to buy a ladder and begin cleaning gutters. In the first day, he had made $80 – nearly doubling his money. With the ladder stashed in the back seat and stuck out the front passenger window, Gary was able to make enough money to purchase a lawn more and other tools.
In between classes, Gary operated his business and was able to save money. His drive was partly due to the fact that his parents had always told him that they would pay for four years of college. Unfortunately, he needed one more year to graduate. Consequently, he was working to save money for school and ensure that he would be able to take care of himself. Fortunately, he generated over $26,000 in 9 months and purchased his first car and house on the same day, March 31st 1995. Eventually, Gary Robinson not only graduated from Hampton University in 1998; he was also the first graduate from any Historically Black College or University with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies. This was the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey…
Gary Robinson has been an entrepreneur for many years. Having started his first business in 1991, Mr. Robinson has gained valuable experience in small business operations and management. Over the years, Gary has developed programs and services that were built around strategic partnerships and cooperative relationships. Early on in his career, he learned to grow both non-profit and for profit organizations by combining the strengths and talents of other organizations and individuals. His skills in strategic partnering and planning have been a key component to his growth and development.
This experience was particularly useful in 1998 when Mr. Robinson became a Manager at Americare Mortgage Corporation. Mr. Robinson quickly became Vice President and led the Virginia branch of the company to profitability in his first ten months. Shortly after his first year, Gary separated the Virginia branch of Americare and started 1st Priority Business Development Group - formerly 1st Priority Financial Group.
As a small business consultant, Mr. Robinson also wanted to help aspiring minority entrepreneurs in the college environment. Having been an entrepreneur while attending Hampton University, Gary gained a unique perspective on collegiate entrepreneurship. Consequently, Mr. Robinson founded the National Entrepreneurship Association to provide ongoing support to aspiring entrepreneurs. The organization is deeply rooted in his belief that undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurial programs can potential be a conduit for innovative business development – particularly among minority students.
While attending Hampton University, Mr. Robinson also participated in the Kauffman Entrepreneurship Training Program and the Emerging Business Leaders Summit (EBLS) - formerly known as the Emerging Business Leaders Institute. In 1999, Mr. Robinson returned to EBLS as a speaker and acquired a contract to coordinate the event from 2000 to 2004. EBLS was to be his first government contract.
Since 1998, Gary Robinson has lead 1st Priority into many successful ventures and projects and continues to help the company grow to new levels.
Organizational Facts
Founded: November 1, 1998
Headquarters: Decatur, GA
Other Locations: Columbia, SC
Raleigh, NC
Washington, DC
Senior Executive Partner: Gary Robinson
Datacenters: Multiple Intermedia Tier-4 datacenters in California and New York
Key Services: Small Business Consulting, Sales Support, Accounting,
Microsoft Exchange Hosting , Web Hosting, Ecommerce, etc
Partial Past & Present Client List
U.S. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Washington, DC
U.S. Small Business Development Agency (SBA) - Washington, DC
KidCommerce USA - Winston-Salem, NC
Out the Box Web Productions - New Orleans, LA
Spike Spillberg & Skeebo Films - Charlotte, NC
CovRing - Rock Hill, SC
Connections Counseling - Atlanta, GA
Visual Connections Marketing Group - New York, NY
Accounting Services
Having a solid financial foundation is the key to success for any business. 1st Priority offers a number of financial services that give you the capabilities of growing your business while helping you have a financial position that will protect you over the long-term. Learn more>>
Management & Consulting
1st Priority has created a system for helping you start, build, and maintain a small business. Let 1st Priority help you concentrate and focus on your core competencies. Take a look at our various Management services. Learn more>>
Marketing
Utilizing 1st Priority for marketing services is the best thing you can do for your company. Not only can 1st Priority help you manage your business, the firm can provide you with tools that will improve your brand and generate interest in you. Learn more>>
Technology Solutions
Your performance can be optimized when you have the right technology to automate some of your processes and speed up your sales cycle. Increase your profitability by utilizing 1st Priority's mix system applications. Learn more>>
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Keeping your Finances Organized & Effecient.
1st Priority offers a full range of accounting services to help you record, manage, and analyze your financial position. These services also give you a great deal of financial flexibility by allowing you to pay for performance and reduce your fixed overhead expenses. Take advantage of these 1st Priority services.
BILLING & COLLECTIONS
Helping you Concentrate on Perofrmance.
1st Priority can handle all of your billing and collections for your clients.
Pricing
BOOKKEEPING
Saving you Time and Minimzing Costly Mistakes.
1st Priority can provide you with real-time maintenance of your financial records and make them work to your advantage.
TAX PREPARATION
Satisfying Your Tax Obligations.
Utilize 1st Priority for your taxes and have a peace of mind know that you have someone that knows your financial situation and help you implement a tax plan that will benefit you and your business..
CONTACT 1ST PRIORITY FOR A FREE REVIEW OF YOUR PAST THREE YEARS OF TAX RETURNS. LET OUR EXPERTS ANALYZE YOUR RECORDS TO ENSURE THAT YOU OPTIMIZED YOUR OPTIONS.
ENTITY MANAGEMENT
Setting you up to Win.
If you are organizing your business under any form of corporation (S, C, LLC) or limited partnership (LP or LLP), you need to call 1st Priority to help you plan and implement your entity. Although these entity formations have their benefits, it is important to set them up correctly, understanding the tax and legal ramifications, and ensuring that they are properly maintained. 1st Priority can help you get off the ground by setting up your entity and making sure that you are filing all necessary documentation.
MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING SERVICES
Creating an Efficient Organization & Process.
1st Priority has a team of subject-matter experts that are here to help you grow your business. Ensure that you are operating effeciently by letting 1st Priority help you start or manage your business.
Services
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Giving you an Infrastructure for Growth.
Finding it hard to manage your business, do the marketing, and produce your product or service all at the same time? Looking for way to increase productivity and profitability? Let 1st Priority help you grow you business by handling the tedious details of your back-office environment. Let 1st Priority serve as your virtual, on-demand office manager. With the Small Business Management service, your business will have a complete suite of our services that will give you a complete back-office solution.
With Small Business Management, 1st Priority will provide you with a Management Consultant who will help you manage and operate your back-office environent. Other services included:
1st Priority wants to grow with you. Consequently, 1st Priority utilizes a performance-based compensation plan.
VIRTUAL BUSINESS OPERATION CENTERS (VBOC)
A Central Point for Controlling your Organization.
Starting a business can require the use of multiple sites and applications. At the same time, you have to manage contacts and vaious resources to keep your business moving in the right direction. Utilize a Virtual Business Oporations Center to simplify and organize your efforts.
Key Benefits
STARTUP ASSISTANCE
Getting you Started in Business Ownership.
In partnership with the National Entrepreneurship Association (NEA), 1st Priority offers online assistance to emerging entrepreneurs. This online community will provide you with educational business resources and opportunities to grow your business.
Program Includes:
STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING
Having a Fresh Perspective and Actionable Plan.
Do you have a business project that you need assistance with implementing? 1st Priority has a Team of Consultants that can help you plan and organize your methodogies and activities. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
MARKETING SERVICES
Increase your Market Reach and Sales.
Helping you grow your business translates into helping you attract more clientele and increasing your revenue. 1st Priority marketing services are design to do just that. Less talk. More action. Greater results.
SALES SUPPORT
Building a Community of Loyal Customers for you.
Generate passive sales by utilizing 1st Priority Sales Support. This exciting new service will expand your reach and ability to generate consistent revenue with less direct effort from you.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Creating Experiences that will have an Impact.
VIEW PORTFOLIO OF PAST PROJECTS
Contact 1st Priority for a free initial consultation and project proposal
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Giving you a Look that Matches your Vision.
No business can grow without an identity. From logos and letterhead to promotional materials, your business needs a consistent identity that matches philosophy and culture. Let 1st Priority provide you with a visual look that compliments who you are.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Generating Measurable Success from your Web Presence.
In the 21st Century business environment, having a web site is essential to business growth. Your web site is the place where many of your potential customers will go to find out more about what you do and determine the level of your creditability as a business. 1st Priority can give you a web presence that is effective and easy for you to manage.
OVERVIEW
Technology for a Purpose.
Building a business requires that you have the appropriate levels of infrastructure to support your operations. Having the technology to automate your activities and communicate effectively with your constituents is apart of building a solid organizational infrastructure. 1st Priority offers you a mix of technology services that will give you world-class capabilities without the expense.
WEB HOSTING
High Performance in a Flexible and Secure Environment.
1st Priority will provide you the absolute latest tools, technologies and controls for your web-based hosting needs. The infrastructure is complete with fully-redundant power, cooling and connectivity for constant uptime.
Plan Summaries
Price per month (on 12-month term)
Price per month (month to month term)
Initial Disk Storage for Web Server
Initial Disk Storage for Mail Server
Email Accounts
Bandwidth-Traffic
Setup Fee
LEVEL 1
9.95
12.95
2 GB
Unlimited
100 GB/mo
$25
LEVEL 2
15.95
19.95
10 GB
LEVEL 3
29.95
35.95
20 GB
3 GB
200 GB/mo
LEVEL 4
49.95
55.95
30 GB
4 GB
300 GB/mo
LEVEL 5
89.95
99.95
50 GB
5 GB
500 GB/mo
3.95
5.95
1 GB
5
10 GB/mo
$10
8.95
10
20 GB/mo
25.95
50 GB/mo
39.95
45.95
59.95
69.95
109.95
