Profit Advisory Group is an Inc. 5000 & Charlotte Fast 50 company. We specialize in NO-COST, (You spend $00.00) off site, comprehensive Telecom/IT audits for Medium ($50 Million) up to Fortune 100 companies, as well as colleges and universities. We have been particularly successful with organizations that are concerned:> They might not have a handle on the complicated costs associated with their telecom/IT spend.> Are unhappy with confusing invoices crammed with industry jargon and inundated with mistakes.> Are frustrated because they know they are leaving money on the table, but aren't sure how to stop the leakage.We create solutions that turn mistakes into credits, ensure clients are on the right plans and are receiving best-in-class pricing from their vendors of choice. This results in peace of mind and average savings of 20%. We have saved our clients over $1,000,000,000.TELECOMMUNICATIONS/IT CONSULTING SERVICES> Telecom/IT Audit> Technology/IT Review> Sourcing> Service Optimization> RFP Administration> Project Management> Procurement Policy> Telecom Contract NegotiationTelecommunications is not only one of your largest line item expenses, it isalso one of the most confusing. This is not by accident. WE CAN HELP> We know the best in class price points.> We know which fees can be waived or discounted.> We understand the confusing terms and conditions.> We know current promotions and pricing offers.> We deliver results or we don’t get paid!SOME OF THE CLIENTS WE HAVE WORKED WITH:Muzak; Johnson & Johnson, Lowe's, Teva Pharmaceutical, Harris Teeter Stores, Armstrong Flooring, Dick's Sporting Goods, Volvo North America, Nike, 84 Lumber, Onex Private Equity Group, The Jordan Companies, CVC, Rolex, Good Will, Avery Dennison, Myers Park United Methodist Church, American Burglar, Tropicana Hotels, Richard Petty Motorsports, IntraLinks, Shea Homes, Haywood Regional Medical, American City Business Journals.

Tom Reda, a.k.a. the "networking guy" is the owner and driving force behind TSBN - The Small Business Network, Pittsburgh's most unique networking group. TSBN works with over 200 clients in its six chapters in developing relationships with other professionals, while helping them take their business to the next level. TSBN was founded on the simple yet powerful belief that there are more opportunities out there than there are people to take advantage of them. They are everywhere.And although they are hidden, often in plain site, TSBN's exclusive In-the-Game Networking™ system teaches their members to locate, recognize and capitalize on these opportunities.You don't join TSBN to do business with the members, although of course many do. You join to do business with the member's Rolodex.TSBN has been featured in the Post Gazette, SBN magazine, The Pittsburgh Business Times and numerous publications throughout western Pennsylvania. Tom conducts networking seminars for businesses, Chambers of Commerce and other associations in the Pittsburgh Region. Tom also hosts a popular weekly radio show with his good friend and selling guru Peter Bruening, on 1550 AM The Edge, called Business in the Fast Lane.One of TSBN's core beliefs - Conversations lead to Opportunities - has generated thousands of referrals and relationships for TSBN members and continues to generate business long after they join TEAM TSBN and even after they leave the group.

I worked for 10 years at 3 family owned Professional Beauty Distributors, managing sales teams and developing marketing strategies for selling beauty products to and thru hair salons and retail beauty stores.At Mercury, I ran a $40 million Health and Beauty Aids company, responsible for all sales, marketing and promotional activities in an 8 state region. We achieved double digit sales increases every year.At Emiliani Enterprises my responsibilities included sales management, strategic planning, budgeting, sales forecasting and the creation of marketing strategies. I lead a team of 23 sales consultants, 2 telemarketers, 4 educational consultants and several managers.At East Coast Salon Services, I was instrumental in planning and executing the expansion into the new markets of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, and the Buffalo/Rochester Western New York market.

I began a 7-year career as a District Sales Manager in the Baltimore-Washington DC market. I managed 5 salespeople and was responsible for all sales, marketing and promotional activities.My District had the largest sales increase in the Northeast Region in 1981, 1982, 1983. I established a reputation as a developer of people, with 4 people on my team being promoted to management positions.I credit this to the importance that Clairol, then a division of Bristol Myers, placed on the training and development of its people. I learned a philosophy that I have embraced my entire working career: There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn't matter who gets the credit.I was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in 1983 and headed out to La-La Land, in sunny Southern California. The West Coast Region was responsible for sales in the great 11 western states, although I can tell you only 6 of them could be truly classified as great.As the leader of our team, I had the pleasure of leading 5 District Sales Managers, 22 salespeople and 2 educators. Working together, we grew the business to over $11 million. Our region had the largest sales increase in the division in 1984 and 1985.I also learned a second philosophy, (Clairol had a great impact on my business approach and how I work with people) that I still embrace today: Great organizations don't just happen. People make them great. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work 7 years at Clairol.