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CBS Reviews: I am Now Confident That We Will Flourish
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Situation
Before the Corporate Business Solutions’ consultant arrived, the client in the construction field had considered their exit plans, either to close down their 70 year old business or to sell. They had elected to sell, but were struggling, according to the client, “with new people and old ways, and our profitability was poor. I was not sure that the business was going to survive the transition.”
Process
The corporate structure was reorganized, job descriptions and responsibilities created, and new book keeping software was installed in order to better track the client’s overhead. The CBS consultant “taught a great deal …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
CBS Reviews: A Significant Impact On Our Bottom Line
Situation
A residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC contracting firm was in need of more accurate financial reporting system as well as a tune-up of their operations and sales guidelines.
Process
With the assistance of their Corporate Business Solutions’ consultant, the client was able to hire a new office manager/bookkeeper as well as set up “policies and procedures for the many issues that we face on a day-to-day basis such as job descriptions, expectations from employees, discipline policies and more.”
Other changes included “a formal incentive plan to help motivate our employees and increase productivity. We have also set up …
CBS Reviews: We Could Realize A Cost Saving Of As Much As $150,000.00
Situation
A client’s supply business “was suffering from a lack of a structured sales and customer service plan for some time, now.” They were also experiencing a lack of organization in delivery, “as most of the product was being delivered to the customers via our truck and some shipped via UPS.”
Process
The Corporate Business Solutions’ consultant started with “analyzing these and a number of other issues. He quickly began a process of sales training for the account managers. Product delivery was then addressed as he designed a plan to include the cost of outgoing shipping charges in the cost …
CBS Reviews: CBS Has Become Part Of Our Team
Situation
Implementation and achievement of goals was a problem for this client in the manufacturing services industry.
Process
Once the Corporate Business Solutions arrived, “it was obvious that they had a complete grasp of what is needed to make a company successful.” After first analyzing the problems, strategic planning and goal setting happened. “Implementation was not a problem. There was a flurry of important value packages developed and implemented. In only a few short weeks, our consultant created a functional organization, developed new positions, filled the new positions, and trained employees.”
Result
“With the positions filled, we now have implemented …
CBS Reviews: We Were Able To See Immediate Results
Situation
After forty years in business, a landscape supply company was dealing with the repercussions from the departure of a key person in their management team and then the death of the firm’s co-founder. While they were able to keep the business going, they were operating on a day-to-day basis and not planning for future. Corporate Business Solutions was set to the task of addressing these managerial issues.
Process
An analyst from CBS quickly identified several clear gaps in the company structure that required immediate attention such as creating a succession plan and allowing the remaining co-founder to enjoy an …