1. Foundations Small Business AssociationBuilding your Business one Bric at a Time 2. The Story MyBackground10 Years as a Management Consultant in the Performance Improvement Group at Ernst & Young 12 Years as a Business Leader in Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) across Various Industries My ResultsIve improved profit margins by 500% Ive doubled sales / grown business / turned around organizations. Saved over Million Dollars on a single payroll process improvement projectFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 3. The Story Carries On MyObservationsThe SMB owner is an expert in their business and industry They typically make all key decisions They have limited resources and depth of team This falls on the Owner 100% of their time running their business (IN the business) Prospecting, Selling, Customer Service, Delivery of Products/Services, Administration, Banking, Caring for Staff, fighting fires, launching products, etcThey are busy, work hard and create their own successFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 4. The Story Continues What doesnt get done, Personal DevelopmentHuman ResourcesEconomic Watch Strategy Networking Industry Trend Watch Regulation Business planExit Plan Updates Marketing Plan Sales Plan Operational Effectiveness IT plan Etc, EtcFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 5. FSBA Goals & Objectives Goals Provide a Multi-pronged approach to achieve the goals of SMBs Membership in Peer Group of 10-20 Confidential group of non competitors Opportunity to network with peersObjectives Deliver $2 of value for every $1 in fees Assist Leaders to Stay ON the Business Be an Impartial Second Set of Eyes Support Win/ Win Relationships Provide solutions and implementation supportFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 6. Why This Unique Approach? Small Business Leaders need a unique multifaceted solution to propel them to success Focussed Quality time spent ON the Business Stay Informed about Key Business Topics a Second Set Of Eyes and Impartial Advisor Return on Investment For Your Time And MoneyTo do all the above without spending a lot of time or moneyFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 7. How It Would Work Create One Pager Strategic Touchstone updated annually Memberships in Confidential Peer Network Group Monthly ToPiX educations sessions delivered by SME Monthly 1on1 Coaching/ Consulting One Stop access to Professional Services Referrals Free Access to the ToolBox of Models and Templates Additional OffersFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 8. Who Should Join If You and Your Business are: Growth Oriented Open to Feedback Willing to Learn Want to Improve Have a goal you want to achieveThen the FSBA is a good fit for you What Doesn't matter Your size (you can be 1 or 100 employees) The stage your business is in Your industryFSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca 9. Call for Action If you have a measured goal, join FSBA Together we will work on achieving your goals one step at a timeIf you have an urgent goal, request BricConsulting Together we will establish a project plan and get startedIf you have any questions, please contact Brian Crew BricConsulting brian@bricconsulting.ca 416-999-9036FSBAwww.bricconsulting.ca