TAP Consultants Making an Impact Nationwide

At TAP, volunteer consultants are more than just advisors. They are catalysts for economic mobility. These professionals bring a powerful mix of business acumen, lived experience, and a deep commitment to uplifting small business owners by supporting the people behind the business as they build confidence, stability, and long term success.​

With backgrounds in marketing, finance, business strategy, and operations, TAP consultants do not just offer guidance. They offer a partnership. While they deliver results for business owners, they also gain something equally valuable: a renewed sense of purpose, leadership development, and a powerful network of peers.

TAP’s consultant community spans 25 states and 3 countries, with professionals who speak 22 languages and represent a wide range of industries and experiences. More than one-third have owned small businesses, and many hold advanced degrees. What unites them is a shared desire to use their skills for meaningful impact.​

TAP assembles consultant teams based on expertise, cultural understanding, and the strategic needs of each business owner. This thoughtful approach delivers strong results and fosters deep, trust based collaboration. Our consultants are carefully selected through a rigorous application process and participate in ongoing professional development sessions throughout the year to strengthen both hard and soft skills. From branding to AI strategies, TAP equips its teams with proprietary tools and up to date insights to deliver high quality support where it matters most..

Volunteering with TAP is not only about providing advice. It is about helping small businesses become stable, confident, and ready to reinvest in their neighborhoods. When businesses thrive, they create jobs, expand services, and strengthen the local economy.
Consultants describe the experience as both career building and deeply personal.
Jen Gross: “TAP gave me the confidence, skills, and real-world experience to take on any challenge—I truly owe where I am now to the projects and professional development I received there. It felt like having an instant support system of brilliant women cheering me on, and I’ll carry that can-do mindset forward always.”

Joan Kantor: “TAP’s consulting services are exceptional—thoughtfully designed to meet small business owners where they are and provide exactly the right support at the right time. If you’re looking to give back in a professional, high-quality environment and use your business expertise to uplift under-resourced entrepreneurs, TAP is the place for you.”

Debi Coffield: "TAP is a well-structured, disciplined environment where everything is organized and clearly directed—so you can focus on doing your best work. It’s also incredibly rewarding to collaborate with committed and like-minded people."​

Monthly development sessions, hands on projects, and expert led learning opportunities all contribute to a resume worthy experience. Many consultants also develop leadership skills and explore new industries, bridging to the next chapter in their careers.

TAP’s work is rooted in the belief that building strong communities starts with supporting the entrepreneurs within them. By providing business owners with the tools and strategies they need to grow, TAP consultants help close persistent opportunity gaps and drive long-term economic progress.​

Consultants work on flexible schedules and come from all walks of life, including mid-career professionals, executives in transition, and retirees who want to stay engaged and give back.

• Contribute your expertise to where it counts most
• Collaborate with curious and mission driven peers
• Cultivate consulting and leadership experience
• Champion small businesses that create a ripple effect in their communities

If you are ready to use your expertise to spark meaningful change, TAP invites you to join its community of dedicated consultants.

Apply to become a TAP consultant: www.theaccelerationproject.org or complete online form here
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