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Global Resources Reviews: Prepared For Success
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Situation
A client in the transportation services industry for 25 years, specializing in truck, cargo van and trailer rental for commercial and residential customers, engaged Global Resources “to assist our leadership in being able to better understand how we might optimize our potential as a relatively small business facing significant growth opportunities.”
Process
Prior to the consultant arriving, an assessment was provided by Global Resources analysts. “The intriguing part for me was the fact that I had the chance to inquire and have a dialogue in order to identify the areas where the greatest benefit of the consultation would be …
Global Resources Reviews: To Ensure Profitability Amidst Growth
Situation
As the owner of a successful business selling garage doors and installation, along with other home improvement products, the client sought Global Resources’ assistance with a restructuring project to “establish a climate of change that would allow me to confront issues impacting the profitability and functionality of my company.”
“As a small business owner that had built and managed a business from the ground up with no formal training, I had been challenged in effectively managing the growth that we have experienced over the past year.
Furthermore, my staff and I were not equipped with the knowledge and tools …
Global Resources Reviews: Financials, Marketing & E-Commerce Are Back On Track
Situation
The client, a supplier of parts and accessories for fireplaces/stoves for more than 35 years, engaged Global Resources to “institute better financial planning and reporting” as well as assist with marketing of two e-commerce websites. “After several years of vigorous growth, our primary website was showing signs of stagnating and our new discount site had failed to launch.”
Process
The Global Resources consultant first tackled financial issues, assisting in the creation of a new chart of accounts to be integrated into the client’s existing software package (in order to produce detailed financial reports to benchmark corporate performance). “He has …
Global Resources Reviews: Deliverables Were Fast & Furious!
Situation
The Global Resources client was the president of a well established motorsports dealership needing to bring the business’ finances and operations up-to-speed.
“I have, in my past corporate life, managed complex, worldwide divisions. What I relied on, in order to do this successfully, were clear, accurate financials as well as metrics to measure performance, on a timely basis.
Enter my new career—this dealership was 50 years old when we took over and it operated like a 50 year old dealership. Luckily, it came equipped with highly seasoned employees. There were, however, no DMS, financial reporting, metrics, processes or procedures. …
Global Resources Reviews: Don’t Settle For Mediocrity
Situation
Client responsible for running a well established franchise (over 70 years) specializing in Oriental rug, carpet, tile & grout and upholstery cleaning, sought Global Resources’ assistance in developing processes to assist him in managing the growth and eventual expansion of the business.
Process
“The GR consultant has helped our company by offering solutions for organizational structure, qualifying individuals for positions in our company, producing customized tools that reveal clarity for decision making, which helps management make sound decisions when it comes time to grow and expand the company. He also helped set up tangible goals for the company to …
Global Resources Reviews: Life Changing Experience
Situation
A husband and wife team had owned and operated a plumbing business for nearly ten years. They employed Global Resources’ expertise in facilitating operational improvements as well as provide management education and training.
Process
Their GR consultant “has been an amazing teacher and mentor to us. Neither my husband nor I, have a business background. We were just a plumber and a nurse that followed a dream.
He was very patient and explained everything in great detail. He made sure we understood every concept and process before we made any implementations. We were very happy with his service and …
Global Resources Reviews: Retirement Is Finally Feasible
Situation
A wholesale grocery supplier contracted with Global Resources for a business enhancement project with one major objective—a viable exit plan.
“If someone told me 22 years ago that the business I started, at the time, would survive and become what it is today, I probably would have laughed. I consider luck, opportunity, strategy, along with working hard and being focused, as the factors that have contributed to what we are now.
I value this success, dearly, and my wish of having the management team to be able to run the business, after my retirement, has always been on my …
Global Resources Reviews: The Sky’s The Limit!
Situation
A client owning a neighbor bar, restaurant and live music venue with two popular locations had a trusted business associate recommend Global Resources to assist with their organizational improvements.
Process
“We were a bit skeptical, due to our past experiences with other consulting firms,” but their GR analyst hit the ground, running. “We were shown some cold hard facts that we’ve mismanaged a lot of our resources over the past 11 years that we’ve been in business. I was most impressed with how quickly and concisely that he was able to explain everything. Other firms that we’ve dealt with …
Global Resources Reviews: A True Business Partner
Situation
The owners of a well established convenience store engaged Global Resources for a project, because “we knew that we needed assistance since our profits had diminished over the last year. We also were not full taking advantage of our QuickBooks system, just using it for writing checks.”
Process
The Global Resources’ consultant “quickly helped us to identify where we needed to change and, together, we put a plan in place to improve our business.
We looked at every aspect of the store, from building a new sales plan, making changes to the Deli operation, increasing prices, establishing a Growler …
Global Resources Reviews: On Track To Double Sales
Situation
Global Resources was engaged to resolve some ugly sales and operations problems for this client. “My operation was not very pretty on the outside or even up close,” shared the founder and owner of a firm offering residential and commercial building and remodeling services.
Process
After analysis and evaluation of existing procedures and processes, the Global Resources consultant working on implementation of solutions to not only spruce up the corporate curb appeal, but to create the foundation and the functionality needed for long term growth.
“She has helped us to develop a cash flow management system, which we had …
