"Corporate Business Solutions Reviews" Posts
CBS Reviews: We Are A Different Company
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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 …
CBS Reviews: A Truly Successful Engagement Is Never Finished
Situation
A construction materials firm sought Corporate Business Solutions’ insight regarding operating in a tighter economy as opposed to the ‘good years’ and managing the next phase of their growth.
Process
The CBS team reviewed the firm’s records, clearly outlining problems as well as opportunities going forward. The focus was upon what had to be accomplished in order to make their established company more sustainable and profitable.
The lead consultant of the project was “professional, understanding, driven but not overwhelmingly, and knew how to make needs known without impeding the daily workflow that has kept us alive for over 100 …
CBS Reviews: A Real Pleasure and a Learning Experience Working with CBS
Situation
Energy industry client brought in Corporate Business Solutions (CBS) to provide the guidance and direction that their management team required in order to drive a difficult recovery.
Process
The CBS consultants interacted directly with the entire staff, operations and contract personnel, making them feel comfortable and open to new ideas and procedures. Employees were able to take ownership of the changes being implemented.
Result
“I firmly believe their approach to solving problems and issues with all of our processes and their innate ability to cut to the chase with all of our folks allowed us to recover and excel …