What about using the NXT monetary system? Anyone have any experience with that? Also, who are the service providers who could create a BTC fork for me for 1 BTC?
NXT might have something that will work for you. I had seen something about those who will create a coin for you on NXT for 1 BTC afair.
You don't need anything like that. Anyone who downloads the Nxt client and has some NXT can create their own currency.
He could start with his own currency (NXT system or which ever makes the most sense for him) then even convert those units to a more promising direction later if anything comes available.
In that case, I would think he should chose the option that is the least effort for him on integration and maintain. Because he needs to keep his options open and not overly exhaust his resources on a single platform since it is not yet clear what is the best.