Posts by Carrie Ann Green
Showing Appreciation on Valentine’s Day!
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Coworkers at Global Resources celebrate Valentine’s Day by using it to express appreciation for each others’ hard work all year long.
One of our road-warrior consultants surprised his entire corporate support team with lovely vases of flowers.
The ladies in the finance department wore red and decorated their offices with Valentine Day balloons.
They also had a special visitor, who (before leaving to go to school) handed out valentines and gift bags!
Global Resources Reviews: Saved Our Lives
Situation
“Prior to Global Resources arrival, I felt like the Captain on a sinking ship, arranging the deck chairs as my ship is slowly disappearing on the horizon and headed towards the bottom of the sea. I truly believe that our consultant saved our lives,” stated the owner of auto body shop which has been offering a full range of collision repair for over 40 years.
Process
The client was pleasantly surprised as to how quickly the Global Resources team arrived in order to “turn my business around.” His consultant taught him how to effectively manage his company and worked …
A Perfect Winter Day!
It has been an unusually snowy winter this year in the Midwest with our area receiving more than two feet of snow before the New Year (normally, the snow doesn’t start to fall until after the holiday). We could let it get us down, or we could take it in stride and celebrate how our employee parking lot has turned into a winter wonderland.
Perhaps a slice of life blog? Should we showcase how we clean our cars before driving home?
It’s always good to clean the entire vehicle, so that the snow doesn’t drift off the roof, hood, or …
Global Resources Reviews: Changed His Mind
Situation
Client in the lawn care and irrigation industry sought Global Resources in developing processes to assist him in managing the financial health and growth of his business.
Process
The Global Resources’ consultant worked with the client to develop a new managerial perspective and a more responsive and flexible culture. “We have had many discussions that have been very beneficial in shifting my attitudes about the management of the business and the need to develop and monitor processes that are critical to company’s survival and growth, including the ability to look towards the future knowing that change is inevitable. He …
Global Resources Reviews: What We Needed
Situation
Global Resources was brought in by a client that had specialized in truck and trailer repair services for over twenty years in order to access their operations and “actually put systems in place to realize change.”
Process
First, their GR analyst conducted a deep dive in the corporate books. He “identified a huge revenue hole the first day or two that he was here. This was a giant find and we immediately implemented a change in calculating gross margin on our parts.” Next, their GR consultant spent two weeks working “diligently every day to identify issues and to design …
Global Resources Reviews: Worth Every Penny
Situation
A manufacturer and distributor in the construction industry, after a period of growth and expansion, sought Global Resources’ assistance with the problem of employee accountability. “I had no way to measure staff performance; there were no job descriptions. I knew that I had too many employees at my production level, but I could not figure out what ‘seat on the bus’ everybody should occupy.”
The client expressed frustration that while he and wife were showing up each day to work, all their employees seemed to be getting paid “to just hang out.” As the management team, they had …
Global Resources Reviews: We’re Looking Forward To A Successful 2014!
Situation
The owner of a well established auto repair company had reached a turning point due to the recession, “I’ve been running a lean crew and pretty much have been working ‘in’ the business, instead of ‘on’ it. I’ve been so stressed that I’ve been considering selling my business, but I know that takes time, and that we would obtain a better price if we were more profitable.” When approached by Global Resources, at this critical juncture, the client decided to sign up for the strategic planning, business evaluation and tax planning program.
Process
Client was knowledgeable about business management, …
It’s a Winter Wonderland at Global Resources!
In the season of jingle bells, sleigh rides and snowmen, our office is
decked out with giant snowflakes, strings of lights, and garland galore.
Fresh poinsettia plants brighten desks.
Fireplaces have magically appeared…
and the stockings were hung by the cubicle with care!
She making a list and checking it twice—
for the correct zip codes for our holiday cards!
Everyone is welcome to help themselves to a
candy cane from our lobby tree!
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Global Resources Reviews: A Perfect Match For My Business
Situation
Before Global Resources, this automotive repair industry client was “a struggling shop with one tech and a service writer. We came to work everyday with no hope and no dreams.” Managing cash flow was a huge concern as well as the business lacking both direction and planning for future growth.
Process
The Global Resources’ consultant showed the client how to keep ledgers, journals, and utilize a cash management program as well as provide instruction on running the shop’s existing ShopKey and QuickBooks applications. “He taught me all the tools that I needed to know before I should have even …
A Vest For Varro
Varro sits in front of the K-9 Unit.
Global Resources’ receptionist Penny has rallied her coworkers to the cause of police K-9s who are not supplied with bulletproof vests, as are their human partners, due to budget restrictions. Unfortunately, these vests are expensive, costing an estimated $2,000 to $2,500 each. Director Rich and Marie in Benefits have joined in with Penny to organize a company-wide fundraising effort to assist an adorable puppy, Varro, currently training to become a K-9 for the Wauconda Police Department.
Penny poses with Varro.
As part of the launch to obtain ‘A Vest For Varro,’ Officer …
