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GR Reviews: Now Able To Focus On What Is Important!
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Situation
The client was a family business involved in the manufacture of a specialty food product. Global Resources was brought in to improve operations via the professional development of the GM and his management team.
Process
“We are a family company with many members throughout the company. This makes change very difficult and stressful for some. The Global Resources consultant was able to share his knowledge and understanding of how change happens and ‘here is how it has been resolved’ based on other situations that he had been involved in.
During our weekly meetings, we developed plans and schedules to …
Global Resources Reviews: Ready For Breakthrough Improvement!
Situation
The clients, co-founders of a retail and tradeshow fixture design firm, needing to facilitate real change in their business, recognized that “although, we are the owners and we possess a great many skills, expertise, and abilities in a variety of fields, we also have limitations.” Change management training to achieve their organizational objectives was required. They, therefore, sought to “partner with someone outside the company who possesses the knowledge and experience to coach us and mentor our staff through the change process. In this case, it was Global Resources, LLC.”
Process
Their GR consultant taught them the importance of …
Looking Forward To Running A Profitable Business!
Situation
This Global Resources client, the owner of roofing and siding company for over 20 years, was seeking guidance in determining whether the business was operating at a loss or making a profit. “My background was in roof installations and what little I know about running a business came from the school of hard knocks. I have survived, but I was always behind on my bills, or a job short of breaking even. I never knew if I truly was making or losing money.”
Process
The Global Resources consultant worked on refining and streamlining operations and finances. He took the …
Global Resources Reviews: Help To Achieve My Goals
Situation
Global Resources was brought in by the owner of a restaurant and specialty food market, who had been in business for over fifteen years, looking for assistance in reaching the next level of growth.
Process
Having a bilingual Global Resources consultant was important for the success of this enhancement project. As the client explained, “that made things easier for everyone, as some of my employees don’t speak English and the consultant was able to talk to them, ask questions, and also explain to them what we were working on and all the benefits that this will bring to our …
Global Resources Reviews: A Fast Paced Intro To Business
Situation
An independent wholesale petroleum distributor, in business for 30 years, needed Global Resources to assist in setting up and implementing an exit strategy and management transition plan, allowing the owner, Jim, to retire and his son, Jeff, to successfully take over daily operations.
Process
“Jeff has experienced a fast-paced introduction to business terminology and business concepts. He has had many conversations with our Global Resources consultant on important business issues. Probably, of greatest value were the discussions concerning the complex issue of pricing, appropriately.
With his help, we have determined several helpful items already included in our present …
Global Resources Reviews: Prepared For Success
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 LLC Reviews: What I Received Exceeded My Expectations
Situation
Before Global Resources entered the picture, a client in the commercial construction industry had become discouraged with his business and found that he was “just going through the motions.” He felt as if he was only buying himself a job and that he would have achieved nothing in the end. “I was not providing leadership for my employees. The overall morale was low, while stress was high.” The client’s controller of seven years had just recently given his two week notice.
Process
“My expectations were that I would spend a few days with someone and be given a business …
Global Resources LLC Reviews: No Cookie-Cutter Plans—Took The Time To Understand The Specific Challenges That We Face
Situation
A transportation repair service, in business for 26 years, needed analytical tools in order to reach a position of greater profitability.
Process
The Global Resources consultant took the time to become fully knowledgeable about how this business functioned before making educated recommendations. The single largest cost was labor. A dashboard was developed for the owner to track and analysis direct labor costs, enabling him to take labor cost-cutting measures, in a timely manner, based upon production.
Result
“Although, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks, Global Resources has certainly succeeded with me. I now have the …
Global Resources LLC Reviews: Learned More About Running My Business In 4 Weeks Than In The 5 Years Of Owning It!
Situation
The business owner of a major retail establishment was wearing too many hats. While the business was good in terms of sales, the Global Resources’ team was brought in as the client realized that trying to do everything, himself, was taking a toll on his physical and mental health as well as placing an unfair burden upon his family.
Process
After the Global Resources’ business analyst spent time in the store to determine the full scope of the situation, consultants then worked closely with the owner to create and implement a restructuring and business improvement plan. The owner made …
Global Resources LLC Reviews: Critical in a Difficult Business Transition from Father to Son
Situation
Global Resources, LLC assisted in addressing and overcoming the many issues and concerns in helping a family firm in the automotive industry organize a seamless succession plan.
Process
Focusing on productivity, Global Resources, LLC, restructured the business in order to unravel years of inefficient practices and procedures; successfully engaged and accommodated a myriad of personalities to implement the new processes; and, finally, established a good relationship with a local bank—all vital for future growth.
Result
“Highest of recommendations for any and all situations,” if the Global Resources’ consultant could conquer this challenge, “he could conquer anything. We’re tremendously satisfied.”…
