Small to mid-sized businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Many, however, lack the more sophisticated business practices required to achieve their goals. I help clients improve their profitability and cash flow to get through any immediate problems. Then management methodology, operational and financing issues are resolved to sustain the company for the long-term.Some questions:• Are you dissatisfied with your company’s performance or feel your existing personnel are not up to the task? You have some ideas, but need some guidance in getting from current state to executed solutions?• Or maybe you’re considering selling your company, or taking some cash out of the business through a recapitalization. Do you know the investor hot buttons for valuing an enterprise? - the key drivers of value that must be in place if you want to maximize the sell price of your company?• Or is your business in trouble - don’t know where to turn, are paralyzed/stuck? Maybe your lenders, ownership and/or other stakeholders are holding your feet to the fire? Cash flow, profitability, loan covenant violations are major issues you’re contending with?I can help.• I have assisted a variety of companies in similar situations. Found that when management points to a particular problem, there are probably problems in other areas too. My expertise and that of the CSI team spans from the financial to the operational to management structure and methodology. We take a holistic approach to assessing the enterprise, and have breadth of experience to handle most situations.• Before going independent in 2006, I had 30 years of practical experience in financial and operational capacities serving as Exec VP and CFO of privately-held companies• Industry experience include distribution, food processing, construction, engineering, fabrication, foundries, durable medical equipment, car auction, service and ancillary businesses ranging in size from $5 million to $100 million in salesSpecialties: •Analysis and resolution of profitability/cashflow problems•Planning; budgeting; cost analysis/pricing; incentive plans for management, sales and production personnel; coaching owners and managers•M&A support - Enhance systems, management team and cash flow/profitability of companies to be sold, perform vendor due diligence, financial modeling - Help companies assess value and risks of acquisition targets•Interim and part-time COO or CFO