Government affairs with a conscience
Smart Trouble Associates is a boutique consulting firm that provides support for clients’ unique business needs while using the power of government affairs to build a bright future for us all — because doing good shouldn’t conflict with your bottom line.
Our Services:
Government Affairs
From navigating Capitol Hill and regulatory agencies to gaining a foothold on the state and local level, we can help you tackle the thorniest problems that affect your business. Whether you seek to build a government affairs department, wish to learn how to conduct Hill meetings, or simply want to increase your lobbying presence, we’re there to help.
Strategic Advisory
We’ll work with you to analyze the intersection between your business and high-level government affairs strategy. By identifying stakeholders and methods of influence that are important to achieve your unique policy goals, as well as assisting with issue management, we can help amplify the voice of your brand for the short, medium, or long-term.
Foreign Affairs & Geopolitical Analysis
We can help your company gain an understanding of how political changes in the United States may affect your business. We provide guidance on understanding and navigating U.S. influence, analyzing global threats to stability, and developing strategies to help your business continue to operate in an increasingly volatile world.
Why Choose Smart Trouble?
Our team at Smart Trouble combines expertise in business consulting with over a decade of experience in government affair, lobbying, and grassroots advocacy. With a strong knowledge of industry best practices, we have helped organizations build and develop the government affairs and advocacy programs that best fit their unique needs.
1. We have a track record of success
Government affairs strategies are more likely to succeed with imaginative solutions and creative campaigns. With diverse backgrounds that include peacebuilding and conflict resolution, healthcare and patient advocacy, grassroots organizing, international affairs, [Rebeca insert yours here!], we bring a unique perspective to your advocacy needs that you won’t find at a larger public affairs firm.
2. We have unique backgrounds
3. We specialize in avant-garde solutions
We’ll help you dream in possibilities while also understanding the rules of engagement. Our solutions are tailored to your needs while also pushing the boundaries of “how things are done'“, and we’ll ensure that you stand out and get traction for your campaigns.
4. We’re building a sustainable world
We believe that there is a way to combine idealism with practical business needs and work with both companies and governments to promote a better future.
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