A Digital Business Manager (DBM) - or Online Business Manager (OBM) is your strategic right hand - partnering with creatives, business owners, founders, and nonprofit leaders to turn ideas into action. 

They help with the day to day so you can focus on your zone of genus - and help you with:

• Running seamless operations + systems
• Planning and launching (digital) programs, events, projects, campaigns, and products
• Coordinate remote teams + timelines

They're the behind the scenes force that keeps things moving - with clarity and integrity.

What Does A DBM (or OBM) Actually Do?

Think of a DBM or OBM as the glue between your vision and the people, systems, and steps that bring it to life.

They help you: 

1. Break down big-picture goals into strategic, doable tasks

2. Implement tools + workflows that save time and reduce burnout

3. Build happy, high-performing teams and keep everyone on the same page

4. Oversee launches, timelines, and operations - without you having to micromanage

5. Align your systems, messaging, and team around a clear, actionable plan

 In short: they make sure your business runs smoothly so you can focus on strategic priorities.

You’ve got the mission. The passion. The ideas.

But growing a creative business or nonprofit takes more than grit and vision - it takes structure, systems, and strategy.

Most DBM's/OBM's focus on online business.

I bring in Digital Nonprofit Management, arts administration, and creative business strategy - so your operations actually match your work.

Whether you’re:

• Managing your business, a project, program, show, event, festival, or donor campaign

• Juggling remote contractors, messy launches, or stagnant systems

• Trying to grow but stuck in reactive mode [and a never ending to-do list]...

I bring practical support with heart - so your mission doesn't get lost in the chaos.

You’re very likely ready for an OBM if:
1. You’re losing touch with the passion and creativity that made you start your business. You want to be the visionary CEO again - and let someone else handle the rest: sales, team management, project execution, systems development, and more.

2. You have big plans for your work and know strategy can help you reach them. An OBM takes those plans and helps turn them into reality.

3. You have processes (even if messy) in place and want to make them work seamlessl

4.  You’re ready to bring on a partner who:

• Acts as your sounding board
  Keeps all the moving parts in order
• Checks in on you as a person
• Helps you outline the overarching vision
• Navigates business challenges without flinching
• Celebrates wins and ensures you have fun along the way

5. You’re ready to invest in your business - and in yourself.

Creatives of all types hold a special place in my heart, I work with creatives of all types - entrepreneurs, founders, and nonprofit leaders who have poured their hearts into their work and are ready to step back, breathe, and recharge.

My clients want to focus on the creative side of their business while someone else handles the behind-the-scenes systems, strategy, and operations. The result? They gain clarity, structure, and balance, all while scaling their business and revenue with less stress.

Great question! Here’s a quick guide:

Virtual Assistants (VAs) handle administrative tasks — following instructions you or your OBM provide.

Project Managers (PMs) oversee one-off projects — keeping timelines, tasks, and deliverables on track, but without managing strategy beyond the project scope.

Online/Digital Business Managers (OBMs/DBMs) take a full, bird’s-eye view of your business. They optimize systems, execute plans, and keep everything running smoothly — so your business moves toward your goals seamlessly.

Still not sure what fits your situation? Reach out and we’ll figure out the best approach together.

Here's a look at what you get with Digital Business Management support:

✅ Strategic oversight to move your business forward


✅ Done-for/with-you project planning and implementation


✅ Streamlined systems + automation(s) (without tech overwhelm)


✅ Calendar, launch, and content management


✅ Team communication and coordination


✅ Fundraising, donor communication, or earned-revenue setup (for nonprofits and/or fiscally sponsored orgs)


✅ Eyes on your big vision - and feet on the ground to make it happen


✅ Done with/for you templates and resources