Posts by Carrie Ann Green
Global Resources Reviews: Life Changing Experience
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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 …
6 Ways For Your Business To Beat The Flu
Prevention is the best strategy when it comes to the flu!
Flu season runs from October to May. While the news may be filled with Ebola stories, the reality of the situation is that seasonal flu is far more likely to disrupt your business. Per the www.Flu.gov website, “each flu season, nearly 11 million workdays are lost due to the flu. That equals approximately $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity.” Unlike Ebola, there are preventive measures that you can take as a business owner to protect your employees, your company, and your community. Know that healthy …
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 …
Even Scarier Than Last Year!
The finance department has once again turned their office area into a haunted attraction. Jack o’ lanterns glow, monsters lurk above, and desks are under attack from giant spiders. Shout out to Wonder for organizing all the decorations!
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 …
New Healthier Vending Arrives At GR!
It was with great anticipation that we watched our new vending machines being installed and then filled with healthier beverage, snack and meal selections. While we had the opportunity to taste-test a selection of the healthy menu items provided by Mastercraft, earlier in the year, we couldn’t wait to have full access on a daily basis!
Many choices recall the popular ‘Eat This, Not That!’ book series, offering healthier versions of our favorite impulse vending choices. There something to accommodate every type of diet restriction imaginable from sugar free, low sugar, corn syrup free, artificial sweetener free, caffeine free, low …
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 …
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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 …
Global Resources Provides Toys For Children In The ER!
Some of the toys that were purchased.
Toys are great tool to help alleviate a child’s suffering in the ER when possibly facing invasive procedures such as IV starts, X-rays, spinal taps, stitches or devastating news.
Kim’s daughter Amanda works in the Pediatric Emergency Department of Central DuPage Hospital and she made us aware that there was a shortage of toys specifically meant to engage children who visit there for treatment.
Amanda and her son, Dominic, collect a donation from Jen.
Due to a high volume of autistic cases, specific toys/games/arts & craft materials were required as these toys needed …
