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CBS Reviews: We Now Have The Tools To Grow & Evolve
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Situation
Corporate Business Solutions was the first experience with business consulting for this plumbing contractor needing to deal with growing pains.
“I feel that it has been a great match for someone at my stage of growth in business. In the last few years, my business has increased significantly, but it has been operating inefficiently for much of that time. We had been putting out fires, but not really moving forward.”
Process
The client worked closely with his CBS consultant and praised his demeanor as “thoughtful, attentive, calm and friendly–even under stressful circumstances and working with difficult people.”
Further, “he …
CBS Reviews: The Best Money I Ever Spent
Situation
A client with a plumbing and heating company required Corporate Business Solutions’ services to make the business more efficient and profitable.
“When we started, our company was struggling financially and I was at a crossroads on whether or not to continue. Our family has owned this company since 1952 and I couldn’t stand to see it fail. I decided to take the leap of faith to salvage the company, trusting that CBS could improve our bottom line.”
Process
Our CBS consultant “is a true professional at his craft. In a mere four months, he has completely turned this company …
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 …