Built On Three Principles
Stronger Leaders
We help you build the skills and confidence to lead the way.
Zalez Group by Oakline Strategies, LLC
Stronger Businesses
We offer services in business operations, strategy, and finance.
Stronger Communities
We serve through nonprofit board leadership and volunteering.
Minnesota's Small Businesses
We understand that small businesses are vital to the local economy, with firms under 50 employees supporting over one million workers and paying $53.7 billion in annual wages. However, net job creation for small businesses has dropped significantly in recent years, falling from over 21,000 annually to fewer than 5,800 (MN Chamber, 2025). Consulting can help these firms navigate impact of rising costs, which 44% of small businesses cited as a significant burden compared to only 36% of larger corporations.
How We Help Your Business Thrive
Strategy
We help you build the skills and confidence to lead the way.
Operations
We offer services in business operations, strategy, and finance.
Finance
We serve through nonprofit board leadership and volunteering.
We believe every small business is built on dream.
The Minnesota Latino Economy
In 2022, Latino-owned business made up 2% of all businesses in Minnesota but generated more than $2 billion in annual sales. "Taken together—workforce participation, business creation, household income, consumer spending, and real estate investment—the Latino economy represents well over $70 billion in connected economic activity in Minnesota" (Corrie, 2025).
More Than Bilingual
At Zalez Group, our expertise is built on more than just being bilingual. We grew up at the kitchen table of immigrant entrepreneurs, witnessing firsthand the grit it takes to build a business from nothing. Today, we combine that deep cultural understanding with modern strategy to help owners turn those daily struggles into success.
Jesus Gonzalez, CPPM, Founder and Principal Consultant
Get in touch
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Phone
612-756-6602
Jesus@zalezgroup.com