Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employ 90 percent of the world’s work force and account for more than 50 percent of the GDP worldwide. **(Access Markets International (AMI)-Partners research). These companies are founded by driven individuals following their passion. They make beautiful furniture, develop incredible software, or bake mouth watering cookies. They walk pets, wash cars, and cut hair. Whatever the product or service, they delight their customers as they do what they love and follow their dream.
A common challenge for these successful ventures is that before long, the business of their passion outgrows their passion for business. The master craftsman may not understand inventory control; the whiz kid developer might not be a whiz at accounting; and perhaps the outstanding baker is not paying attention to outstanding receivables. That’s where we help! We apply our passion for business to the business of their passion.
We’ve helped firms in various industries regain control in their business. This is done through a standardized engagement model that focuses on rigorous analysis, thoughtful solution development, and accountability. We also ensure that the benefits are lasting through the implementation of Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).
Envision – During envisioning, a consultant will come to your office to understand your business and identify:
- Mission, goals, and objectives of the organization
- Stockholders and stakeholders (key personnel)
- Key processes
- Pain points and challenges
- High Level budget review
- Organizational Overview (org chart)
Requirements – After the initial consultation, the consultant will analyze the data gathered, focusing on any identified pain points and uncovering additional opportunities to drive growth or improve operations for the organization. Key metrics and measures are identified as well as the data sources for these drivers.
The findings of this analysis will be summarized in a tailored findings report that describes your opportunities and any proposed solutions/resolutions. We will again come to your office to review the report and go over next steps as required.
Design – Every organization has unique requirements that call for unique solutions. Upon engagement, we will work with you to design the solution(s) that not only address the issue at hand, but are sustainable as the organization grows and matures.
Build - All solutions are developed with the target of driving defects out of the deliverables early in the design and creation process. Multiple multi-discipline reviews are combined with rigorous testing and acceptance tollgates. Their results are high quality deliverables that attain bottom line business benefits.
Deploy – The solution is rolled out to the organization with all required documentation and training. No solutions are implemented without first ensuring organizational readiness and that change management processes are in place. Implementations are planned and executed with a focus on minimizing disruptions to the ongoing business operations.
Maintain – Implementing new processes and procedures is only as good as the follow through. By measuring the key performance indicators and reviewing them on a regular basis, we ensure not only the short term benefits, but the long term transformation provided by the solution.
It has often been said that "you manage what you measure" JCF Consulting will prepare and facilitate a Monthly Business Review for the organization; providing the vehicle by which you stay in control of your business and identify new opportunities to build sustainable growth. |
