John Rust provides business management consulting services for business
owners and presidents of small and medium size firms who want to get the
basics right.
How well you build a solid foundation will determine your business'
soundness and its success. Many businesses fail because they don’t get the
basics right. That’s why a little extra effort can make it so easy to beat
the competition.
Whether you are just starting out, expanding or having financial
difficulties, the sooner you start building a good foundation, the sooner
you will reach your goals.
Building a solid foundation can often involve consulting services in
many of the following areas:
Business & Strategic Planning:
- Business Plans
- Strategic Plans
- Budgets
- Mission Statements
- Goals
- Objectives
- Strategies
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Market Shifts
- Product Development
Marketing & Sales:
- Marketing Plans
- Marketing Audits
- Market Analysis
- Product Development
- Product Launch
- Marketing Communications Plan
- Advertising Plans
- Advertising Audits
- Pricing Analysis
- Competitor Analysis
- Sales Promotion Plans
- Opinion Surveys
- Focus Groups
- Distribution Expansion
Financial Difficulties & Bankruptcies:
- Cash Management
- Cash Flow Projections
- Cost Controls
- Down-sizing
- Interim Management
- Workout Plans
- Restructuring
- Business Plans
- Breakeven Strategies
- Cost Reduction Programs
- Cash Generation
Business Development & Acquisitions:
- Strategic Plans
- Deal Finding
- Deal Analysis
- Pricing & Valuation
- Marketing Audit
- Management Audit
- Technology Audit
- Interim Management
Financial Management:
- Financial Statements
- Cash Management
- Inventory Control
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Plans
- Cash Flow Budgets
- Profitability Analysis
- Product Costing & Pricing
- Loan Proposals
- Annual Reports
- Breakeven Analysis
- Standard Cost analysis
- Budgeting
- Cost Controls
Business Start-Ups:
- Business Plan
- Financial Plans
- Market Analysis
- Location Selection
- Temporary Assistance
Business Expansion:
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Projections
- Cash Flow Budget
- Capital Requirements
- Business Plans
- Loan Proposals
- Interim Management
Manufacturing & Operations:
- Budgeting
- Production Standards
- Performance Measurements
- Forecasting
- Plant Layout
- Inventory Control
- Product Costing
- Purchasing
- Make or Buy Analysis
- Production Scheduling
- Line Balancing
- Time Measurement
- Productivity Improvement
- Critical Path Analysis
- Turnaround Time Improvement
Manpower Planning:
- Manpower Plans
- Recruiting Goals
- Training Requirements
- Skills Analysis
- Productivity Analysis
I want your business. That's no surprise. But I hate selling. In fact, like most people, I need an ice-breaker.
My free initial consultation will let you to get to know me better. You won't need to worry about how much our meeting will cost you. And I won’t worry about all the valuable advice I give away. So we can both relax and share ideas.
Then you'll see why other business owners continue to seek my business and marketing consulting services, and you will want to as well.
Like my other clients, once you get to know me, and I contribute to your success, I know you will never forget, and you will continue to seek my consulting services long into the future.