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CBS Reviews: Well Worth The Investment
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Situation
A full service distributor of packaging equipment and supplies required Corporate Business Solutions for a software conversion project among other business enhancements.
Process
“We were a little apprehensive at first, before we began, regarding the cost, but as it progressed, we discovered that we really needed a great deal of assistance to improve our business practices.
The biggest help will be the implementation of QuickBooks that will replace our complicated and costly software. Please feel free to warn any of your other clients not to use that software, as it was a royal pain in the behind. You helped …
CBS Reviews: Made Our Life Easier!
Situation
A client with a company offering funeral products and services utilized his team at CBS Consulting to bring clarity to financial operations, modernize his business systems and processes, and provide mentoring and guidance to management.
Process
“Wow! What an experience!” From a CBS representative calling, “this began a chain of great educational events with some great new friends. CBS, thank you for sharing some of your best people with us.”
First, there was the CBS analyst, who “continues to be part of the growth mechanism from afar as he has helped me with answering questions about a couple competitors …
CBS Reviews: No Longer Flying By The Seat Of Our Pants
Situation
Although the company had supplied fencing materials and installation services for over 60 years, the client shared that when Corporate Business Solutions first appeared on the scene, “It was an understatement to say that the business was chaotic.
It reminded me of a feeding frenzy for a pond full of Koi. Every morning, the crews would arrive and circle around our salesmen, trying to find out what they were supposed to do for the day. No one ever knew when a job was going to be scheduled (including the man scheduling them). We were at least six weeks behind …
CBS Reviews: Money Well Spent
Situation
Corporate Business Solutions was hired for “a complete overhaul” by a manufacturer & distributor serving the commercial automotive repair marketplace for more than 30 years. Areas of focus included financial reports, production and sales, setting up policies and procedures that would allow the company to reach the greatest level of profitability possible.
“We had a base of operations, but no businesses processes in place. My staff was weak and, in some cases, overcompensated. The financial records that we had were so disorganized and inaccurate (due to seven different, poorly-trained bookkeepers over seven years) that they were practically useless to …
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: 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: 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 …