Business consulting for small business owners

Your business consultant for funding, web design and growth.

Growing a company takes money and it takes clients, and you usually need one to get the other. I help with both. My funding partners compete for your business so you see the best offer, and checking is only a soft credit pull. Then I'll design the website that turns visitors into clients, starting with a free homepage preview.

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Business funding

Funders compete.
You take the best offer.

Most owners take the first offer they get and never find out if there was a better one. I work with several funding partners who compete for your business, so the offer you see is the best one, not just the first.

Next-day business fundingUp to $2,000,000

Working capital based on your revenue, for hiring, inventory or a big job.

Business line of creditUp to $150,000

Draw what you need when you need it, and keep the rest available.

Same-day micro-fundingUp to $10,000

For a quick gap: payroll, a repair, or a supplier who wants paying now.

Term and SBA loansLonger terms

For bigger plans that need a slower payback, like a second location.

Equipment financingTrucks to tools

Spread the cost of the equipment your business runs on.

Side-gig funding$500 to $5,000

For smaller businesses that are already bringing in a few thousand dollars a month.

Your credit is safe

Soft credit pull only

Checking how much you qualify for won't touch your credit score.

01

Tell me what you need

Fill out the short form. I'll look at your business and take it to the funding partners that fit.

02

Partners compete

They're bidding against each other for your business, so they've got a reason to sharpen the offer.

03

You see the best offer

I bring you the best one. Whether you take it is your call.

Check how much you qualify for Have an offer? I'll try to beat it

Funding comes from third-party funders and depends on a credit review, background check and bank verification. Approval and terms aren't guaranteed.

Selected work

Sites that perform.

Real builds across drone and aerial services, criminal defense, family law, mortgage lending, credit and finance, online courses, and bodywork and massage.

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Tracy GallowayDivorce attorney, Galloway Law & Consulting and The Divorce BootcampGoogle review
Clifton impressed straight out of the gate with his depth of knowledge, clean designs, clear and timely responses and reasonable rates. He designed two separate websites for me that are related, but distinct, and came up with a concept to cross-reference between them (including my branding) that works beautifully. I intend to continue to use him for ongoing consulting and website management based on the diligent work ethic I have observed since first collaborating with him.
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Very satisfied overall. Clif was very attentive to the needs of our business, and quickly noticed leaks in the original website. I can honestly say my experience was incredible, would highly recommend.
Jonathan YubekGoogle review
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The company was very helpful and professional when I needed to create a website for my clothing business. I had a great experience working with them and would definitely recommend their services!
Cleide AguilaClothing business ownerGoogle review
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For you, the owner

Pip works your leads with you.

Your customers get a fast reply at any hour. You get the follow-up nobody has time for, and it all lands in one inbox on your phone.

  • Speed to lead. New leads and missed calls get a text back in seconds, day or night.
  • Booked and reminded. Confirmations and reminders go out on their own, and no-shows get a link to rebook.
  • Follow-up that keeps going. Leads who go quiet get a nudge, and cold ones stay on a long-term nurture.
  • Old leads, back in play. One email campaign to your past list reaches people who already know you.
  • One inbox on your phone. Texts, calls, chats and emails in one app, so you can jump in anytime.
Ask about the lead system
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Want one set up for your business, trained on your services and hours? It starts with a free preview.

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Websites: how it works

Kickoff to launched in days.

Free preview first, one fixed price, and you approve each step before we move to the next one.

Before you pay

Free preview and a reply-time check

We mock up your new homepage, then message your current site after hours and time how long it takes to hear back. You'll usually have both within a day.

01

Strategy call

We learn your business, your goals and what's holding your current site back. Free, no obligation.

02

Design and build

A custom site in your branding, set up to turn visitors into clients. You see a live preview fast.

03

Launch

We handle the domain, hosting and go-live. Your site can be up in as little as 7 business days.

04

Grow and manage

We maintain it, update it and, if you want, run SEO every month so it keeps bringing in business.

The website

Custom website build

Your branding, hosting, a lead form and booking calendar, and an SEO foundation so Google can find you from day one.

Website build · one-time, you own itCustom pricing
Hosting and care plan · optional, month to monthCustom pricing

You'll get one fixed price after your free preview. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, and the site's yours once it's paid for.

The AI

Done-for-you AI automation

Missed calls texted back in seconds, chat trained on your business, follow-up, reminders and review requests. We set it up and keep improving it.

AI automation · monthly, built around your businessCustom pricing

Start with one piece, like missed-call text back, and add the rest when you're ready. You'll know the monthly price before anything goes live.

Clifton Cessant, founder of The Clifton Agency
Meet the founder

A proven operator.

Before the agency, Clifton co-founded Credit Success Network, a credit repair and business funding company. Now he does both for business owners: funding when you need capital, and a website when you need clients. He still answers your texts himself.

1,500+clients served at Credit Success Network
$6.7M+in funding generated for those clients
  • Hands-on with every funding file and every build
  • No ticket queue. You text the person who wrote the code.
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Will checking what I qualify for hurt my credit?

No. The application uses a soft credit pull, which doesn't affect your credit score.

How much funding can I get, and how fast?

It depends on your revenue, time in business and credit. Next-day business funding goes up to $2 million, lines of credit up to $150,000, and same-day micro-funding up to $10,000.

I already have a funding offer. Can you beat it?

Send it over before you sign. I'll take it to my funding partners and see if one of them can meet or beat it on cost and total payback.

Do I need both funding and a website?

No. Plenty of clients only need one. Start with whichever matters most right now.

Will the AI give legal, medical or financial advice?

No. It shares what you've approved (your services, how consultations work, your availability) and books the appointment. Anything about whether someone has a case, which treatment suits them or what they'll qualify for goes to you.

Who approves what the AI says?

You do. We write the questions, answers and hand-off rules with you, and nothing goes live until you sign off. You can change any of it later.

How fast can my website go live?

Most sites launch in as little as 7 business days after onboarding. Bigger custom builds take a little longer, and we'll give you a clear timeline on your strategy call.

Do I own my website?

Yes. It's a one-time build and it's yours to keep: the site, the content, your logo and your domain. There's no subscription required to keep it online. Most clients add an optional care plan so we handle the hosting, security and updates.

What's the hosting plan, and is it required?

Hosting is optional. It covers managed cloud hosting, your SSL certificate, daily backups, and uptime and security monitoring. It's quoted with your build, and content changes are quoted the same way. You can also host the site yourself. You own it either way.

How much does a website cost?

It depends on how many pages you need and what the site has to do, so I quote each one after a free preview. You'll see the exact price before you commit to anything, and it doesn't change halfway through.

Is SEO included in my website?

Every build ships with a search-ready foundation: proper page structure, titles and meta descriptions, clean headings, image alt text, mobile performance, a sitemap, and Google Analytics and Search Console setup. Ongoing SEO (keyword research, new location pages, blog content, Google Business Profile, citations, backlinks and rank tracking) is a separate monthly service, priced to your market. We keep them separate so you never pay for rankings work you didn't ask for.

Is AI automation part of the website?

No, they're two separate things. The website is a one-time build you own. AI automation is a monthly service that plugs into your site to answer, follow up and book clients 24/7. Plenty of clients pair the two, but you can start with either.

Is the AI right for my business?

If leads already come in from ads, Google, referrals or social, and some of them reach out at night, on weekends or while you're busy, it usually is. If the phone isn't ringing yet, an AI front desk has nothing to answer, so start with the website and the SEO. I'll tell you that straight on the call.

Can I cancel the care plan or an AI plan?

Yes. The care plan is month to month, cancel anytime with 30 days' notice, and since you own the site it stays yours. AI retainers have a short 3-month minimum, then continue month to month.

Ready when you are

Tell me what you need.

Funding, a website, or both. Ask about funding and I'll walk you through your options. Ask for a free homepage preview and I'll mock it up and send it over, usually within a day. There's no obligation either way.

Send me a message

Already have a funding offer? Pick "I have an offer to beat" and I'll tell you what to send.

Thanks, I've got it and will be in touch shortly.

Rather just pick a time?

Fifteen minutes on Zoom. I'll look at your site before we talk.

Grab a time
Call or text954-833-7801 Emailinfo@thecliftonagency.com
WhereCoral Springs, FL · all of South Florida
HoursMonday to Friday, 9am to 6pm ET