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Florida, United States

Oldsmar, Florida, Us

Oldsmar, Florida, Us

If you own or operate a business, you understand the demands associated with bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, cash flow management, along with other financial and operational tasks. Executing these time-consuming functions properly is vital to your long-term success, as it determines whether or not your company achieves profitability and continues to grow. The experts at Kanter & Associates, P.A. can implement the successful financial practices you need to make growth and increased profitability a reality – freeing up valuable time so you can focus on other important aspects of your business.As your CPA, controller or overall accounting department, Kanter & Associates will review all of your financial records line by line to ensure no details are overlooked. We can provide much more than accounting services, from basic oversight to full charge bookkeeping to business consultation and full-service CFO services. We pride ourselves on working with our clients to form an action plan that helps make their financial vision for their business become a reality. At Kanter & Associates, we not only understand how to grow a business, we have a passion for it. We’re a results-driven firm that takes the time necessary to provide our clients with a comprehensive financial picture and strategies for continued growth. Let us help you achieve your dreams!

Tasked with re-branding the club and generating new revenue:*Consolidated multiple logos and created a new and current look and feel for all Cheval's collateral.*Created all collateral including sales materials, program materials and print ads.*Launched a re-branding campaign via print ad's and direct mail to increase awareness and overall membership.*Through above mentioned campaigns, generated $125,000 in new annualized membership revenue in the first half of the year, effectively doubling all of the prior year's new membership revenue. *Exceeded 2012 sales goal within the first six months of the year

Launched this business consulting firm offering outbound telemarketing sales services. Full accountability for business plan development, goal setting and execution, operations, marketing, sales, and finance. Leveraged thorough understanding of start-up, marketing, and sales strategies to energize B2C sales and provide full service call center consulting, * Secured high profile client base including Calvert Investments,LLC, Orlando, Continental Financial Solutions, Timeless Retreats, Calypso Cay Resort, and DM Marketing.* Achieved 160% of revenue goals in one year. Increased sales +18% to achieve 125% of goals in year two.* Sustained 6% average cancellation rate (compared to standard of 40%).* Maintained 20% average close ratio (compared to industry standard of 12%).

Challenged to develop and implement business model for telesales start-up company. * Built sales/support staff to up to 100 people. * Generated $980K in revenue the first year, exceeding plan, and grew company 35% year over year for six years. * Monetized existing client database of inactive customers by implementing targeted sales campaigns resulting in significant and sustainable revenue boost. * Instituted in-house finance department and successfully reversed collections issues.

Led advertising and marketing initiatives for Florida's premier B2C auction Web site providing an open market for goods and services for exchange/advertising. Challenged with lack of infrastructure, limited staffing resources, and sales inefficiencies. Introduced new business practices with goal setting, strict time schedules, KPI monitoring, and client-focused sales strategies. * Delivered 146% of sales goals in five months. * Ranked among the top two Senior Marketing Consultants out of 10 nationwide.

• Managed various investment portfolios for a broad array of clients with different investment objectives, based on the research provided by firm’s analytical team, designed investment strategies to fit customers’ unique investment objectives and suitability requirements;• Established a referral-based customer network and maintained a consistent and profitable client base;• Provided high quality service for all levels of customers, which led to mutually successful and long lasting relationships;• Participated and directed others in direct telemarketing sales, as well as face-to-face client interactions.

• Managed various investment portfolios for a broad array of clients with different investment objectives, based on the research provided by firm’s analytical team, designed investment strategies to fit customers’ unique investment objectives and suitability requirements;• Established a referral-based customer network and maintained a consistent and profitable client base;• Provided high-quality service for all levels of customers, which led to mutually successful and long-lasting relationships;• Participated and directed others in direct telemarketing sales, as well as face-to-face client interactions.