Posts by Carrie Ann Green
Mo Bake Sale Was A Sweet Success!
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Showing off a peel & stick Mo in support of Movember.
Since the ladies of Corporate Business Solutions could not participate (by growing a moustache) in the Mo Contest for Movember, they hosted, instead, a Mo Bake Sale.
Scheduled the day before Thanksgiving, there was a mouth-watering selection of cakes and pies that could be purchased for a holiday dessert as well as tons of homemade cookies, bars, brownies and candy for personal snacking. More than three tables held this impressive array of baked goods and it all sold out.
Double Trouble–Mo contestant and Mo Bake Sale supporter!
The Mo …
CBS Reviews: I Fully Endorse & Recommend CBS
Situation
The top priority for this electrical services client was “the continuous expansion of the reputation and integrity of our company as one that our clients can count on to be there for them and to go above and beyond what is required.”
Process
“Moving forward with numerous deliverables specific to those goals,” the Corporate Business Solutions consultant worked with the four owners to lay out a five year growth plan and then “ensured that we were well prepared for this growth by addressing the three critical areas of Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Financial Management.”
Result
She “quickly identified …
A Corporate Business Solutions Tradition
Every Birthday at Corporate Business Solutions is celebrated with a Birthday card personally signed by Tyler Burgess, our President, along with a gift box of assorted Lindor chocolate truffles. It makes turning a year older, just a bit sweeter!
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CBS Reviews: We Are A Different Company
Situation
The clients felt that they were running their company like a ‘Mom & Pop Shop,’ from a mostly reactionary position. A family-run food manufacturer for over 90 years, they employed Corporate Business Solutions’ services because, “while we wanted to more proactive and vision orientated, we had trouble achieving that on our own.”
Process
The CBS consultant supplied the owners with the coaching and tools to achieve this goal, “we have learned new and better ways to look into our company, think about our company, and guide our company.”
“It has been a transformation of our company and a personal …
It’s Moustache Season At Corporate Business Solutions!
Moustaches have been growing at CBS due to our participation in Movember. This event ties in with November being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Mo decals, reading ‘Grow That Mo’ have appeared everywhere throughout our building!
And when we say, “everywhere,” we mean everywhere!
Many employees have committed to ‘Grow That Mo’ to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer and men’s health issues. Others contribute by donating and/or contributing to a Mo Bake Sale. There will be a Mo Contest (with everyone voting for the best Mo) held at the end of the month.…
CBS Reviews: The Driving Force Behind Our Future Success
Situation
A ten year old, well established metal building contracting business, which had enjoyed varying degrees of success in its history, was lacking clear-cut organizational and accounting systems. This had limited growth and created instability in revenues. The client employed Corporate Business Solutions to address these two key challenges.
Process
The Corporate Business Solutions consultant “quickly analyzed our needs, shortcomings and oversights and was able to put in place a complete organizational package that will not only enhance, but will be the driving force behind our future success.”
This project refined the business’ organizational structure through written job descriptions and …
Corporate Business Solutions Client Profile: Meet Dave Alwan Of Echo Valley Meats
Dave likes to share that he’s the third generation in the meat business. His family has been in the food industry since 1947 when his grandfather launched the Alwan and Sons Meat Company, a grocery store and butcher shop in Peoria, IL.
As his father says, being in the food business just made sense—everyone needs to eat. His family also branched out into fast food for a while, opening up one of the first KFC franchises in 1972. By age 11, Dave was learning his knife skills, cutting stew meat and roasts in the butcher shop.
Around age 22, Dave …
CBS Reviews: This Is Our Fourth Project
Situation
Client in the telecommunications industry contacted Corporate Business Solutions regarding a government regulation question and it “turned into another business enhancement project with your company!” This latest project included working on sales and marketing as well as a transition plan to allow the owner and his wife to move into pre-retirement and a shorter work week.
Process
“As usual, top notch staff and consultants were dispatched to work with us.”
The Corporate Business Solutions consultant “aggressively and enthusiastically pulled information from the company and plugged it into the appropriate places in order to help us address the deficiencies that …
Walk & Roll Benefits The Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Association
Liza (left) signs up sponsors at Corporate Business Solutions.
Liza thanked her co-workers for their generous donations for a disease that most people have never heard of before—CMT, which has afflicted her brother-in-law. She was happy to share that this year’s fundraiser brought in a grand total of $20,000—which is $4,000 more than last year’s event. Funds will goes towards research on finding a cure for CMT, which is the most common type of inherited peripheral neuropathy that results in muscular atrophy and sensory loss in the arms and legs and causes chronic pain.
According to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, …
CBS Reviews: Changed Our Company & Our Lives
Situation
Corporate Business Solutions’ services were required for a family business in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry for over 25 years. While the company was not in any financial difficulty, it struggled with employee and material management.
Process
After reviewing the company financials and employee work habits, the CBS consultant dug in and set up three financial spreadsheets and established employee productivity rates. “Wow, what a difference. Now I have the numbers right in front of me, daily, that make more sense.” Technician productivity percentages are posted on a board for everyone to see, encouraging some healthy competition, …