Question-Based Business Planning Services
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Question-Based Planningsm is our core service, but the same team that brings their different perspectives to the overall
plan also provides professional services in each management discipline. This page summarizes those services and includes links
to their websites with service details, client lists and their biographies. We hope you'll contact us.
Business Planning
Is there a difference between a "strategic plan", a "business plan" and an "operational plan"? No! We call it a business plan
because ... it's a plan for a business. We define a business plan simply as "the goals the managers are excited about", whether
for the entire enterprise or just one unit. Here's a 1-page article about Question-Based Planningsm.
Facilitation and mentoring
Not every organization is ready to jump into planning - perhaps they've had a bad experience (too long, too costly, too confusing, too something).
Sometimes a less formal start is best: we can facilitate a manager or board meeting to test the waters or tackle one issue. We can also
provide one-on-one coaching for junior or senior managers - or groups that aren't communicating.
Analysis and execution
Good decisions require good information, but questions should come before analysis. But once the questions are on paper and in focus, our
team can provide just what's needed for market research, operational analysis, HR study, IT audits, facility assessment or financial analysis.
Our team has the experience and skills to see the job through.
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Business Structure:
Top to bottom review of business position and governance emphasizing on short- and long-term business planning.
Healthcare and non-profits are strong specialties. I help clients analyze their options and sharpen their objectives.
Projects include organizational design and restructuring, creating balanced scorecards, designing and executing goals
and tasks, and creation of alliances.
Contact:
David C. Hoffman, Ph.D. - Hoffman Consulting
(608) 444-7009
davehoffman202@yahoo.com
Marketing:
Providing product positioning, branding and planning services, Internet consulting, website design, and traditional advertising
materials such as brochures and print ads. Helping businesses focus on defining target audiences and refining advertising message
into a clear and evocative positioning statement that solidifies the brand and helps sell product or services.
Contact:
David Williams - Broadbent & Williams, Inc.
(608) 695-1531
david@bwadv.com
Operations: (Process Redesign)
Helping companies re-think tasks, technology, job roles, business rules and organizational structure as they redesign business
processes to improve quality, timeliness, controls, customer service and company results. Also, helping work groups overcome friction
and longstanding issues to form productive and satisfying working relationships.
Contact:
Bruce Harville - Harville Consulting LLC
(608) 444-3507
bruce.harville@gmail.com
Facility planning:
Independent feasibility studies and business/financing case for buildings for business. Includes location mapping and site analysis,
space planning and concept design for all building types, and financial analysis including lease vs. own. Also fixed fee project management
services: scheduling, budgeting, zoning issues, architect and builder selection, etc.
Contact:
Derrick Van Mell - Van Mell Associates
(608) 260-9300
derrick@vanmell.com
Human resources:
We provide staffing, recruiting, human resources consulting, as well as outsourced human resources administration to many clients
throughout Wisconsin and nationally. Services include: Base pay program and incentive plan designs, performance management and pay for
performance systems, employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and talent management strategy that foster high performance.
Contact:
Matt Shefchik, PHR - QTI Group
(608) 204-6284
matts@qstaff.com
I.T.:
Complete technology services and support for small business: Includes planning, budgeting, network design, hardware and software installation,
troubleshooting, and training. Specializing in reliable and affordable technology that works. Providing systems that give business an edge over
the competition. Supporting your business goals without the jargon.
Contact:
Art Saffran - Saffran Technology, LLC
(608) 219-7059
art@saffrantechnology.com
Finance:
Part-time and project CFO services for small and mid-market businesses and non-profits, with services for all aspects of financial management
and profitability improvement: financial and operations analysis, valuation, cost accounting, pricing strategy and financing. Uses unique planning
and financial tools to increase sales and profits and turn around struggling companies.
Contact:
Richard C. Perrin, CPA, CCM, MBA - B2B CFO
(608) 576-3773
rperrin@b2bcfo.com
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