VK Business Solutions was created to help small businesses bring clarity to their operations, reduce inefficiencies, and build systems that support sustainable growth. We believe good business systems should be practical, understandable, and built around how people actually work—not abstract frameworks or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our team brings together business advising, entrepreneurship, technical training, and academic research to help organizations turn complexity into clear, workable processes. Whether you are documenting operations for the first time or refining systems to support growth, we focus on solutions that are grounded, actionable, and built to last.
We work alongside business owners, entrepreneurs, and growing teams to:
Document and standardize key processes
Improve workflows and reduce operational friction
Align business planning with day-to-day execution
Build systems that scale with the organization
Our work emphasizes clarity over complexity, helping clients move from reactive problem-solving to confident, structured decision-making.
Valerie Keiter, MBA, is a Certified Business Advisor with the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) who specializes in business operations, process improvement, and project management. Growing up in a family-run business, she developed a deep understanding of the dedication and adaptability required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
As an SBDC advisor, Valerie worked with hundreds of small business owners to start, grow, and stabilize their ventures. Her career spans financial services, public utilities, higher education, food service, and retail, giving her a unique ability to design systems that work across industries.
At VK Business Solutions, Valerie leads client strategy and operational engagements, helping businesses build efficient, scalable workflows that support sustainable growth. She holds an MBA from Western Michigan University, a Bachelor’s degree from Adams State University, and a Google Project Management Certificate (Coursera).
Dr. Gonzalo Miyagusuku Cruzado is a Food Science and Technology Professor at New Mexico State University with expertise in food chemistry, natural colorants, and sustainable product development.
His work bridges academic research and industry application, helping organizations translate complex scientific challenges into practical, data-driven solutions. He also grew up in his family’s restaurant, where he gained firsthand experience in small business operations.
At VK Business Solutions, Dr. Miyagusuku Cruzado provides scientific and technical insight to support product innovation, process optimization, and evidence-based decision-making. His approach emphasizes clarity, rigor, and real-world feasibility, ensuring that technical strategies align with business goals.
Dr. Miyagusuku Cruzado holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from The Ohio State University, an M.S. in Bioscience and Biotechnology from Kyushu University (Japan), and a B.S. in Food Industry Engineering from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Peru).
Michelle Salisbury is a lifelong entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building and managing a successful family-run small business. She studied Engineering at The Ohio State University, developing a strong analytical foundation that informs her strategic, problem-solving approach.
After decades of hands-on business ownership, Michelle transitioned into digital strategy, where she helps entrepreneurs strengthen their online presence. At VK Business Solutions, she focuses on search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile optimization, and building authentic, high-visibility digital footprints that attract and convert customers.
Michelle’s combination of technical training, real-world business experience, and digital expertise allows her to turn complex online concepts into clear, actionable strategies that business owners can confidently implement.
What sets us apart is not just what we know—but how we apply it. Our team combines academic rigor, advisory experience, entrepreneurship, and technical problem-solving to deliver solutions that work in the real world.
We don’t believe in overcomplicating business. We help clients build systems that make work easier, decisions clearer, and growth more manageable.
