Consulting can mean different things in different situations to different people. The Simple Solution views consulting as part of your essential development in the operations of your work?
Q: How do I know if TSS is a right choice for my needs?
A: We can almost always help with any business issue from start up through small and mid-sized businesses. Every business must have a business plan whether you call it a strategic plan, a business plan, or our term – your Simple Plan. We will be happy to have a discussion (or first consultation at no charge) to discuss your situation confidentially. You will make the determination of whether or not we are a good fit for each other.
Q: I have a limited budget as a start up business. Can you still help me?
A: The short answer; YES! We can, at the very least, offer you sincere insights in a phone consultation of what you must do for your own best business interest – plan. And if you choose to proceed, we can set up a modest package to give you the template you need for your specific enterprise that would guide you to create your Simple Plan.
Q: I need a “Business Plan” completed in 1 to 2 weeks? Can you do that?
A: The short answer is; Probably Not! To do an effective Business Plan requires more time for gathering data, making assessments of what your strengths are, establishing a focus on your strengths . . . and then creating your action steps to achieve your goals. That takes time – to be accurate and beneficial for you, your business, and to any others who are involved.
Q: What is your fee structure?
A: Every situation is unique and every consulting project customized. Accordingly the fees charged will depend on the range of complexity, the duration of our service, and the scope of the project. We establish a fixed fee (where applicable) for each engagement based on our initial consultation and evaluation of your issue or project. While a typical client may be completed in 3 to 6 months, some clients seek an ongoing relationship – all contracted ahead of any billable actions. We do, however, offer a general ‘Fees List’ on our web site as an indication of our fees.
Q: Do you work in one region or across the USA?
A: With today’s technology, we have effectively worked with clients all across the USA . . . as well as Asia, Micronesia, and Europe. Our broad experience and narrow focus makes us exceptionally effective for a business regardless of their geographical location.
Q: Is Strategic Planning the only thing you do . . . or can you help with marketing or finances?
A: Our broad background has given us deep experience with worldwide marketing, finances, accounting, production, and more. But, we have learned that no one can do it all and do it well. Accordingly, we have affiliates and contacts able to offer highly dependable services at reasonable rates in areas such as web design, SEO, media marketing, finances and banking, production considerations, and management operations.
Q: Do you make investments or package loan requests for us?
A: We are not a lender or a ‘broker’ for loans. And we do not act as an intermediary for any financial transactions. However, our experience with both lenders and private equity firms can support your funding search in many useful ways – including the creation of your effective Business Plan, a detailed marketing plan, and the development of a quality business presentation.
Q: I have a product ready to be patented (or already patented) and I want someone to guide my steps forward from here. What can you do?
A: We have dealt with patents, both domestic and foreign, with great success. We know the difficult and sometimes expensive path of taking a patented product to production and on to eventual sales. We do not find sales nor do we find distributors for your product. However, we can help you avoid wasting months of time and tens of thousands of dollars from our past experiences and product launches we have completed – in USA, Europe, and Asia.
Q: I already have a Business Plan. Can you help me with a great presentation for investors?
A: YES! We have created and made presentations to financiers in Hong Kong, to Wall Street Bankers, as well as independent local banks. We know how to package a presentation . . . and, as you might guess, it starts with your completed Plan.
Q: I just need a few hours of consulting and mentoring – no long term commitment. Can you help on a short term basis?
A: Yes! We will certainly offer the benefit of our experience for our hourly rate of consulting. We welcome being of help in any way that you request . . . so long as we agree that we can help. It is not our aim to collect consulting fees without producing a measurable benefit for you.
Q: Why should we hire you?
A: To save money and avoid wasting both time and money in the operation of your business. After an initial consultation and presentation of a contract, if you do not think we can make a measurable difference in your operations, you should not hire us. However, our track record of producing benefits is all about making a difference for you.
Q: What is your method of delivering your services on The Simple Plan?
A: We follow a simple plan, a template . . . detailed and proven effective. We first come to understand your operation and then design your project with the appropriate use of technology required to achieve the mission of the contract. This can include frequent telephone conversations, emails to share data and clarify issues, video conferencing, skype, and even the old fashioned face to face meeting. No substitute has been found for the sit down in a quiet place and talk about your issue directly. We find the relationship with you is as important as the contract we write. It is built on old fashioned trust while utilizing the newest technologies.
Q: Why so much emphasis on ‘Planning.’
A: Every successful company has a strategic plan to guide the direction of their business in one true course. They use their plan to gain a competitive advantage by managing the operations, the services, the products, and all of the personnel toward one single vision – one written objective for the firm. Your business and all parties involved will align their actions and decisions with the goals and focus on those predetermined items of importance. “What do I want in the future?” It is the answer to that question that will propel your operation forward with greater comfort and success.
Q: What do you do about ‘training’ for our personnel?
A: After you begin to gain a competitive advantage, you can ensure maintaining that advantage by training all necessary personnel in the discipline of Planning. The Simple Solution is dedicated to providing everyone in management with the knowledge of how to plan. Anyone in the firm who has the responsibility of making decisions for the business needs to have the foundational understanding of what planning is, how to do it, and how to apply it.
Q: What is the best thing you think The Simple Solution can do for me?
A: The most beneficial reasons to contract our service is:© Copyright The Simple Solution | Website Terms of Use | Website Map
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