Shared leadership.
Solid infrastructure.
Room to breathe.
You started this work to make change, not to drown in admin, chase invoices, or spend your nights rewriting job descriptions.
But the backend matters. Systems matter. And so does support.
Fly Buffalo’s fractional chief operations officer (COO) services provide the operational backbone they need to grow with intention, and without losing themselves in the process. We step in as a part-time partner to help you get organized, stay aligned, and keep moving forward.
We center people.
We build with purpose.
We honor the mission.
We help you:
- Make the messy stuff manageable (budgets, HR, policies)
- Translate vision into day-to-day operations
- Support your team with structure, not micromanagement
- Design workflows that reflect your values
- Lead through transition, growth, or overwhelm
What you get:
Real partnership. Steady support. The experience of a COO, tailored to fit your needs, and your budget.
We’re here to help you build something strong enough to last, and flexible enough to grow.
Here’s Why You May Need a Fractional COO
A fractional chief operating officer (COO) is a part-time operations expert who helps businesses and organizations run more smoothly and efficiently. They focus on improving processes, managing teams, and planning for growth. This role is perfect for organizations that need high-level support but don’t need or can’t afford a full-time COO. A fractional COO helps businesses stay organized and reach their goals.
Having someone oversee the operations of a business or organization is crucial for keeping things running smoothly, growing efficiently, and ensuring long-term sustainability. However, for startups, small businesses, or organizations in transition, where resources are often limited, operations work often falls on someone who already has a full plate. This stretches them thin, pulling them away from their actual role and leading to burnout.
In other cases, operations tasks get neglected altogether, creating chaos, inefficiency, and missed opportunities for growth. Without proper operational leadership, businesses struggle to scale, make strategic decisions, and build a strong foundation for the future.
This is where Fly Buffalo Consulting Group comes in. We step in as a trusted partner, providing dedicated operational support to help your business or organization grow, realign, or become more stable. By handling the crucial behind-the-scenes work, we free up your team to focus on their actual roles and responsibilities, reducing burnout and increasing efficiency.
Whether you’re a startup, small business, or transitioning organization, we bring the structure, strategy, and support needed to set you up for long-term success.
We can work with you on a short-term basis, for specific projects, or for a longer-term arrangement, finding a solution that meets your needs and fits within your budget.
A Fractional COO helps businesses and organizations stay organized, efficient, and on track for growth. By providing high-level leadership without the cost of a full-time staff person, this approach is a great fit for many small businesses, startups, and nonprofits.
Here are some things that a Fractional COO may assist with:
- Streamlining Operations – Improving systems, workflows, and processes to make things run smoother.
- Strategic Planning – Helping set goals and create a clear plan for growth and sustainability.
- Team Management – Overseeing staff, improving communication, and making sure the right people are in the right roles.
- Financial Oversight – Managing budgets, expenses, and resources to keep things financially healthy.
- Problem-Solving – Identifying challenges and finding practical solutions to keep things moving forward.
- Scaling & Growth – Setting up the right systems to help a business or organization expand effectively.
- Accountability & Structure – Making sure tasks get done, deadlines are met, and operations stay on track.