What does RML Consulting help small business owners with?

RML Consulting helps small business owners define their vision, establish goals and a plan, understand business fundamentals, and get organized. Rita uses discovery-based conversations and regular coaching calls to provide ongoing guidance and accountability.

Does RML Consulting provide nonprofit consulting?

Yes. RML Consulting works with nonprofit organizations in addition to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Rita also has direct nonprofit experience, including converting a collective volunteer group into a designated nonprofit.

What can a nonprofit consultant help with?

Within RML Consulting's scope, Rita helps clients clarify their vision, establish goals and plans, understand business fundamentals, and improve organization through discovery-based conversations and regular coaching calls.

Who does RML Consulting work with?

RML Consulting works with small business owners, budding entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations that need support and guidance as they start, organize, and grow.

How does the consulting process work?

Rita begins with a discovery-based conversation process to understand your goals, challenges, business, or organization. Regular coaching calls then provide continued guidance, planning, organization, and accountability.

What makes Rita Leal's approach different?

Rita combines her experience as a small business owner with an MBA in Investment Finance, a BA in Organizational Leadership and Project Management, professional experience across multiple industries, nonprofit experience, and a personal entrepreneurial background.

Arizona Small Business & Nonprofit Consultant

Turn Your Business Goals Into a Clear, Actionable Plan

RML Consulting helps small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits clarify goals, get organized, and create actionable plans through personalized consulting and coaching.

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10+

Years of experience

Past Clients

Trusted by Local Businesses & Nonprofits

The Process

Understand your goals, create a plan, and take action.

Discover

Understand the client, goals, challenges, and opportunities.

Prioritize

Identify what matters most and where to focus.

Plan

Turn priorities into clear, practical next steps.

Coach

Stay focused, work through challenges, and maintain accountability.

The Results

Gain clarity, get organized, and turn your goals into action.

Define Your Vision

Clarify your vision and focus on what matters most.

Establish Goals & Create a Plan

Turn important goals into a clear, actionable plan.

Understand Business Fundamentals

Simplify complex business concepts and build confidence.

Get Organized

Organize priorities and create clear next steps.

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Real Client Experiences

Real experiences from clients Rita has helped.

Rita has been absolutely amazing to work with. I started working with Rita right as I was beginning my own business, and she has helped guide me along. I had goals I wanted to reach, and together we were able to make plans, and steps to reach each goal. But what has been the biggest part was her holding me accountable to those plans. Running my own business, it is easy to get lost in the weeds, and to forget to work on larger picture items. But with her accountability we have been able to make progress in each of the areas I have been hoping to. I plan to continue to meet with her. I cant speak highly enough.

Tanner Riggs

Riggs Custom Renovations

We had tried unsuccessfully for three years to become a Qualified Charitable Organization before Rita stepped in to help us. She not only guided us through the entire process, but held us accountable, kept us on task, and made sure we actually got everything across the finish line. She genuinely cared about us and our mission, and having her in our corner made all the difference. Finally becoming a QCO is a huge milestone for our organization, and we are incredibly grateful to Rita for helping us make it happen. I couldn't recommend her more!

Rob Best

The Barbell Saves Project

Rita stepped in at a crucial time for me and my business. As I approached my ninth year, her consulting, organizational skills, critical thinking, and goal-setting became an immediate game changer.
As a small business owner experiencing continuous growth, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. I am incredibly grateful for Rita's ability to compartmentalize tasks, delegate effectively, and put actionable plans in motion. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking direction, planning, or accountability for their business.

Rachael McKenzie

The Organic Bean Cafe

Rita was so helpful when I recently opened my business. I own a small tiny home resort, and she came and stayed and gave me helpful, actionable feedback on what to adjust in the tiny home to make it more comfortable for guests. She also did a deep dive into my business's finances with me and went above and beyond looking for funding sources. At that time I was working on an SBA loan, and Rita even contacted the local SBA office directly to get answers to all my questions. With Rita's advice, I was able to make the best plan for my business to refinance its debt and plan for future growth. Rita is such a pleasure to work with, she's excellent at follow-through and a strong communicator. She's also kind, realistic, and nonjudgmental; you can tell she really wants to help. I highly recommend her and am so grateful for her consulting expertise.

Anika Poli

Spellbound Springs

Rita has been absolutely amazing to work with. I started working with Rita right as I was beginning my own business, and she has helped guide me along. I had goals I wanted to reach, and together we were able to make plans, and steps to reach each goal. But what has been the biggest part was her holding me accountable to those plans. Running my own business, it is easy to get lost in the weeds, and to forget to work on larger picture items. But with her accountability we have been able to make progress in each of the areas I have been hoping to. I plan to continue to meet with her. I cant speak highly enough.

Tanner Riggs

Riggs Custom Renovations

We had tried unsuccessfully for three years to become a Qualified Charitable Organization before Rita stepped in to help us. She not only guided us through the entire process, but held us accountable, kept us on task, and made sure we actually got everything across the finish line. She genuinely cared about us and our mission, and having her in our corner made all the difference. Finally becoming a QCO is a huge milestone for our organization, and we are incredibly grateful to Rita for helping us make it happen. I couldn't recommend her more!

Rob Best

The Barbell Saves Project

Rita stepped in at a crucial time for me and my business. As I approached my ninth year, her consulting, organizational skills, critical thinking, and goal-setting became an immediate game changer.
As a small business owner experiencing continuous growth, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. I am incredibly grateful for Rita's ability to compartmentalize tasks, delegate effectively, and put actionable plans in motion. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking direction, planning, or accountability for their business.

Rachael McKenzie

The Organic Bean Cafe

Rita was so helpful when I recently opened my business. I own a small tiny home resort, and she came and stayed and gave me helpful, actionable feedback on what to adjust in the tiny home to make it more comfortable for guests. She also did a deep dive into my business's finances with me and went above and beyond looking for funding sources. At that time I was working on an SBA loan, and Rita even contacted the local SBA office directly to get answers to all my questions. With Rita's advice, I was able to make the best plan for my business to refinance its debt and plan for future growth. Rita is such a pleasure to work with, she's excellent at follow-through and a strong communicator. She's also kind, realistic, and nonjudgmental; you can tell she really wants to help. I highly recommend her and am so grateful for her consulting expertise.

Anika Poli

Spellbound Springs

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Small business owner creating goals and an actionable business plan

Who This Is For

Helping Entrepreneurs & Nonprofits Turn Goals Into Action

Building a business or leading an organization requires more than a great idea. Owners need clear goals, organization, an understanding of business fundamentals, and a practical plan.

Small business ownersBudding entrepreneursNonprofit organizationsStart Ups

Whether you're looking for small business guidance or an experienced nonprofit consultant in Arizona, Rita works with you to understand where you are, where you want to go, and what steps can help you move toward your goals.

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Founder Story

Why I Started My Business

I started RML Consulting because business is a language not everyone understands. I wanted to use my education and experience to help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand that language, get organized, and turn their goals into actionable plans while keeping their entrepreneurial spirit alive.

RML Consulting exists to help entrepreneurs combine their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with clarity, organization, business understanding, goals, and actionable planning.

Rita Leal graduating from Arizona State University

Why Work With Rita

Why Work With Rita Leal?

Rita brings a rare mix of real-world business experience, education, and professional and nonprofit background to every client she works with.

Rita grew up helping run her father's business, which held Small Business Administration designations such as a Small, Hispanic, Veteran, and Disabled-owned.
Rita owns and runs her own small business today, so she understands the day-to-day challenges her clients face.
Rita left school after eighth grade and went on to earn both a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Arizona State University.
She is passionate about helping new entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
Rita spent five years working in behavioral health, giving her a deep understanding of people and organizations under pressure.
Rita turned a volunteer group into an official nonprofit, showing she can build lasting structure from the ground up.

Rita Leal providing small business consulting and coaching

Lived experience, education, and nonprofit work — in one consultant.

My Qualifications

Education

MBA in Finance

Arizona State University

BA in Organizational Leadership and Project Management

Arizona State University

Experience

Financial Systems Specialist

Maricopa County

Senior Financial Analyst

Crocs

Grant Management

Southwest Behavioral Health Services

Department Manager

Sprouts

Leadership & Mentorship

Converted collective volunteer group into designated non-profit

ASU Business Mentor for Entrepreneurship Students

Mission & Values

Empower local small business operators to achieve their dreams and not lose their entrepreneurial spirit.

Authenticity

Genuine relationships built on understanding each client's individual circumstances.

Integrity

Trust and responsible guidance at the center of every engagement.

Communication

Clear communication throughout discovery, planning, coaching, and accountability.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about small business and nonprofit consulting with Rita.

Ready to Turn Your Goals Into a Plan?

You started your business or organization because you had an idea, passion, mission, or dream. RML Consulting helps you bring greater clarity and organization to that vision without losing the entrepreneurial spirit that inspired you to begin.

Define your vision. Establish your goals. Understand the fundamentals. Get organized. Create a plan to move forward.

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Share a few details about your business or organization and the goals you'd like to work toward. Rita will personally reach out to schedule your session.