Better Operations.
Better Bottom Line.
Why Business Consulting?
"Process Slip" Kills Efficiency
We generally work with small-to-medium size companies, with forward-thinking management, that have enjoyed steady growth. With growth comes "process slip"...operational process you've had in place for years no longer work so well:
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Outgrown and outdated processes and procedures
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You're experiencing new situations, issues and obstacles
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Degraded communications and work quality
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Need meaningful and targeted staff training that will "stick"
Our Services
Operations and Efficiencies
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Creating streamlined core duties, processes and procedures
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Creating a company documents (forms) library
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Improving internal communications and organization
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Improving communications with vendors and clients
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Virtual Chief Operating Officer services
Training
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Management training and mentoring
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Staff care and feeding - Attracting and retaining an exceptional workforce
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Executive coaching
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For skilled trades, process-specific training that includes Safety Best Practices
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Project Management training
Cost Savings
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P&L review for non-obvious savings
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Strategies for Purchasing and Sales
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Reducing your Workers Comp eMod rating
Growth Strategies
Identifying and qualifying new profit streams
Roadblocks to sustainable growth
Business Plans
Exit strategies
Crisis Management
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We were operating multi-million dollar businesses during the '08 Great Recession. Enduring this, along with the multitude of mini-catastrophes we've experienced throughout our business lives, allows us to expertly guide clients through their trials and tribulations.
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Third party mediation / dispute resolution
Marketing
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Marketing plan review
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Website review - Content and continuity
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Technical writing - Installation instructions, manuals, warranties
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Creative writing - Sales text, articles, press releases
Financial / Accounting
Action Path is associated with experts who provide specialized forecasting and reporting, advanced spreadsheet templates, cash flow analysis and virtual CFO services.
Temporary Housing
Action Path is partnered with companies engaged in disaster relief services, plus temporary housing and support (marine and land-based) for workers constructing mega-projects across the globe. For more info, go to Spectrum Global Corp.
The "Tune-Up" Process
Call Us
You, the business owner, will have a good idea about what needs tuning-up. During our talk we'll drill-down further. Our initial discussions won't cost you a dime.
Deep Dive and Conclusions
If we move forward, we first perform an on-site deep dive, with Action Path speaking to your key personnel, individually and candidly.
We identify and prioritize what's costing you time and money.
Implement
Some consultants provide a list of generalized corrective action to-dos then they are out the door. Solution implementation is where the ball is generally dropped.
The best end-results occur when Action Path works with your team to ensure proper and timely implementation.
Why Action Path?
Together, we embed proven solutions and best practices within your daily processes. This gives your new culture staying power.
Action Path offers decades of real world experience, acquired by creating, growing and operating multiple companies. Whatever successes and failures one can imagine, we've been there, done that.
Our rates are palatable; our results are priceless.
No minimum time contracts; you can punt at any time. References available.
Trey Broussard,
Angelico Construction
Sulphur, LA
Action Path performs as advertised. Bret worked with us a few hours a week for almost a year, and the experience definitely improved our overall operations, focus and profitability.
Testimonials
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Tim Kunch,
Monarch Iron
Durango, CO
As a company grows, so do the issues. Having an experienced 3rd party to help discover and plug holes in your processes is invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Action Path. Their methods work.
Jon McCartney,
318 Construction
Monroe, LA
It’s been refreshing working with Action Path. Bret has a rather comprehensive understanding of business, process, and workflow. I highly recommend Bret as an engaging, enlightening and even entertaining consultant!
The Founder in Chief
A Guy With a Wide Bandwidth
Bret began his entrepreneurial journey in 1980, at age 20, when he founded his first company with $13K of borrowed money.
Bret and his team grew the business into a $21M industry-leading company with approx. 100 employees. Their customer base ranged from “mom and pop” operations to Chrysler.
34-years of hands-on business ownership and operations taught Bret the communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills required for success in high-stress environments. Additionally, the journey left him intimately familiar and adept with most facets of business, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing and Distribution.
