History is full of once successful organizations who dominated their markets, and today are only a fraction of what they once were. In almost every case, a significant contributor to this decline can be traced back to the fact that the individuals in those businesses allowed good times to camouflage poor performance in one or more of the following: Customer Focus. Too often individuals lose sight that their 1 job priority is to identify and then satisfy the customer’s needs…profitably. Value Added. Market conditions have an effect of beating individuals down to the point where they themselves believe there is no real difference between themselves and the competition.

Tailored Solutions. Margins fall to razor thin levels because many in business have stopped marketing unique solutions to quantified and qualified needs of the customer. passionate and relevant keynote presentations incorporate three vision to results”! guiding principles: content, expertise and challenge. To insure both their organization and our clients’ organization not only survive but also thrive in today’s dynamic markets, these guiding principles have been integrated into the three business’ critical success factors of customer focus, value added, and tailoring of solutions as indicated on the chart below.

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Founded by a group of young entrepreneurs in 2003, Porter Business Consultants was formed to help other young aspiring business owners. As it grew they realized how large the audience was that wanted help with forming a business. So they started holding seminars so they could reach a larger group of people in less time. From this point business boomed as they partnered with community organizations and colleges to help inform even more people about the benefits of business ownership. Once these individuals started creating their businesses many of them would come back to us and ask how to manage and market their business.

From that day on they decided to pool all of their creative resources and offer their services to small business that needed a helping hand. Now fast forward six years and about 50 clients later and they are working not only with small business and community organizations, but multinational firms that gross billions of dollars every year. The journey they have embarked on with this company exemplifies the quote by Albert Schweitzer, that “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Through their passion and dedication to their clients they have not only become very successful but a very fulfilled group of businessmen who are glad to work on your behalf.

For more information, please visit http://www.porterconsultants.com

Lift Business Advisors, Inc. specializes in the sale of established and profitable independent elevator contractors and elevator industry suppliers. They also offer business consulting services to help an owner maximize the profitability and value of their business. In addition to their extensive experience and contacts in the elevator industry, they have immediate access to numerous databases making it possible for us to find potential acquirers for suppliers and contractors in the industry. Lift Business Advisors, Inc. is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, Inc. (IBBA), the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) and the M & A Source.

Due to their extensive experience in the elevator industry, they find that they are called upon to provide a number of services in addition to the representation of owners wishing to sell their businesses. Because they understand what it takes to make a profit in the elevator industry, they are in a position to offer valued insights to many clients. They can help design simple management systems that allow the owner the ability to “stay on top” of his business with minimal time spent gathering facts. They also assist in the preparation of business plans and act as a facilitator during annual planning meetings. They are experienced in providing professional business valuations at a reasonable cost. They work with both your legal and accounting advisors to analyze and maximize the true value of your company.

For more information, please visit http://www.liftbusiness.com

Running your own business, especially in today’s economic climate, can be challenging. They all need help, support and guidance at some stage in their careers. Lacking or not having the right planning, business strategy, tools and support in place sometimes could create difficult situations for businesses and their owners. Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) struggle to build their business to the levels they originally thought they would and continue to fire-fight alone. Business owners usually wait longer than they actually should to bring in a business advisor, a consultant or non-executive director, who then in some cases is presented with a problem that the business can hardly deal with anymore and therefore would be asked to manage that businesss crisis.

Alex Parkov is a business advisor based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and a part of The Infinite Group, which is an organisation dedicated to providing help and support to any business and develop tailor-fit strategies and processes that have a measurable and long-term impact on the bottom line. This is a subscription support service suitable for both start-up and small established businesses with an annual Turnover under 50,000 that are looking for support and advice on a budget. Business Valuation: this is based on the past and present performance of the business and gives you a value of that business. Goodwill Valuation: this valuation is based on a number of areas in the business, which could influence the price that the business could attract: Leadership, Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations & Sales.

For more information, please visit http://www.alexparkov.co.uk

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. Unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration are brought together via our award winning line of bizhub multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PRO production printing systems; magicolor desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pagepro monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones. Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA, Inc. also offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform digital imaging systems and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Konica Minolta drivers, manuals, and support information is located here. Select the link on your left or use the dropdown menus to access information on Konica Minolta drivers, manuals or customer care. Download vista drivers, mac drivers, windows drivers, and linux drivers for Konica Minolta printers, fax machines and other products. Find user manuals for accessories, office systems, print controllers, printers, and print production systems. Access the Konica Minolta customer care center including specific divisions: National Customer Support Center (NCSC), Solutions Support and Development Group, Solutions Engineering Center (SEC), National Account Administration, Technical Training Facility, bizhub Image Center.

For more information, please visit http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us

MBS is the largest Apple Specialist in the Mid-Atlantic area and has been offering a complete range of professional computer services to government and industry for over eighteen years. Starting as a home based business in 1990, MBS has grown into a mature enterprise, employing a staff of sixteen professionals in seven disciplines. These are sales, service, training, video editing, network planning & implementation, graphic/web design and large format printing. Their main focus has always been on providing their clients with complete business solutions using the latest Apple and related technology available. Their client base includes the finest companies, government agencies and individuals in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and the surrounding areas.

They provide the Washington DC Macintosh community with the best in training solutions. Industry professionals teach courses in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Mac OS X Server, iLife, DVD Studio Pro and much more. Classes are continually added to the training schedule so youre always sure to find a course youre interested in. When it comes to assembling complete custom solutions, nobody beats MBS. Their knowledgeable staff of Macintosh professionals will work with you every step of the way to build the perfect system for your needs while working within your budget.

For more information, please visit http://www.mbsdirect.com

Infostar Business Solutions is a Microsoft Dynamics Gold Certified Partner with offices in Thailand, India, Germany, and the US. Their Gold Certified Partner designation demonstrates to both prospective and existing clients that their organization has attained the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. Having such a close working relationship with Microsoft allows them to further enhance the level of service they deliver to their clients. Their initial 7 year development focused extensively on DSVC, a jewelry-specific vertical solution based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a broad spectrum Enterprise Resource planning platform.

The tremendous growth of this segment and of DSVC allowed them to mature into the only ERP solution of its kind to jewelry manufacturing and trading companies worldwide. The success of their customized product and the experience gained through their numerous implementations allowed them to leverage their knowledge towards other industries. Strategic partnerships with NSCs made available projects ranging from manufacturing and retail to services and warehousing. Tightly integrates years of jewelry industry knowledge with powerful Dynamics NAV software. ERP business management tools combined with their jewelry-specific vertical provide innovative solutions for all issues including costing and pricing. Demand a low total cost implementation without the hassle and expense of multiple systems integration.

For more information, please visit http://www.infostarbiz.com

Asif Nawaz Consulting is an international business and management consulting firm whose mission is to help leading corporations create and sustain competitive advantage. They ‘ve shared their vision with several companies, and in the process, have shown them the benefits of having a well managed business strategy that directs the flow of various business processes accordingly. They can take you and your business places unimaginable. As a truly international firm, their strong global presence offers clients a wealth of cross-cultural experience. Take the opportunity to explore their history of insight and innovation over the past 10 years, some news about their organization, meet some experts, or look to the future of leading-edge strategic thinking with their current projects’ list.

Asif Nawaz is a SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) business specialist focusing on Accounting and Web Technologies. He is currently serving as ‘one’ of the Directors at VAFTA Solutions, a firm focusing on helping small businesses manage their finance and accounting functions, develop database driven websites, and market themselves online by using the latest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Technologies. Having worked in the United States and Dubai, Asif brings a powerful mix of entrepreneurial and business management skills coupled with powerful technical Accounting and technological expertise. Bridging the gap between US GAAP and International Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (IAS & IFRS), Asif has an understanding of best financial reporting practices for small businesses trading internationally in Europe and the US.

For more information, please visit http://www.asifnawaz.net

Anchor Business Advisors is a group of seasoned senior executives with considerable management and merger and acquisition experience. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm has become a leader in the sale of entities in the manufacturing, service, distribution, and high-tech sectors. They spend considerable time listening to their clients in order to formulate a detailed understanding of their goals. Their professional backgrounds coupled with our senior management experience in the corporate arena, mandate that they do the utmost in every situation to protect the confidentiality of our client while concurrently working to maximize the value of the business being sold.

Sale of Business interests through an asset or stock sale or a tax free merger. Re-capitalization of a Company permitting the owner to cash out a significant portion of his equity while concurrently retaining a strategic interest in the Company.
Determination of a range of values for a Company based upon current market multiples and comparable transactions. They also utilize several accredited independent appraisers to construct a formal appraisal for estate tax, business sale and/or separation related situations. Raising additional capital in the form of debt (SBA or conventional), mezzanine financing and/or equity infusions. Consulting Services including strategic planning, corporate repositioning, debt restructuring, cash flow forecasting and profit maximization programs. Targeted Searches for buyers utilizing predefined parameters.

For more information, please visit http://www.anchorbusiness.com

Agile Business Consultants, Aberdeen, Scotland bring together a wealth of experience to provide a valuable pool of skills for their clients. Founded in 2003, they specialise in helping clients deliver their projects successfully throughout the project lifecycle. Agile makes use of Technical Limit methodology whenever appropriate to help improve performance. Their consultants and associates have all practised management at the coalface. Their solutions are grounded in real world knowledge, not theory. By tapping into their wide network of experienced managers, they can provide interims ideally suited to their clients needs.

Agile Business Consultants Ltd (Agile) is a Management Consultancy based in Aberdeen. Founded in 2003, they specialise in helping clients deliver their projects successfully throughout the project lifecycle. Their key innovation has been the development of the Project Co-ordinator role based upon the military Chief of Staff concept. Their Project Co-ordinators are all experienced managers who act as the Project Managers Chief of Staff. Agile makes use of Technical Limit methodology whenever appropriate to help improve business performance. Agile also provides Interim Managers for specific client needs, a broad range of Internet Consultancy, Knowledge Management services and can also offer a Systems Approach to Training.

For more information, please visit http://www.agileabc.com