You can if you have a Vision Statement and Mission Statement that are carefully thought out and well written! The Vision and Mission Statements are powerful tools which identify the organization’s purpose and direction for all stakeholders.

The Vision and Mission Statements are required, foundational components of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

The Vision and Mission Statement chapter of the Business Operations Blueprint will show the leaders of an organization how to:

Focus team members on profitable tasks
Achieve their objectives
Define why they are in business
Proclaim how they are unique
Promote their core values
Clearly identify their target market

The BOB Vision and Mission Statement package contains:

• The Vision & Mission Statement chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format
• A Vision Statement Worksheet in both PDF and Excel formats
• A Mission Statement Worksheet in both PDF and Excel formats
• A print-ready certificate to display your Vision Statement
• A print-ready certificate to display your Mission Statement
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. (Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!)

Fill out this form to have the link to download the Free BOB Vision & Mission Statement Chapter sent to you email.

How do I write Vision and Mission Statements for my organization?

Creating Vision and Mission Statements that accurately represent your organization’s purpose, values, and objectives is a serious undertaking. To help you easily create these crucial documents in a short amount of time, I have developed a package of materials that will guide you through this process.

The BOB Vision and Mission Statement package takes you step-by-step through creating these powerful and critical documents for your organization.

These powerful documents can be guiding your organization within two days after receiving the BOB Vision and Mission Statement Package.

Get the Free BOB Vision & Mission Statement chapter download now.

“Seven Questions to Ask When Choosing a Consultant”

Question #1: Are They a “Big Black Binder” Consultant?
There are several national consulting firms whose model is to obtain an up-front fee ($20,000 to $80,000!) and then send a team that “Blows In, Blows Up, and Blows Out.” Their representatives are on-site for a month or so and when they are finished, they leave behind the proverbial, Big Black Binder. I have carefully reviewed several of these Big Black Binders and frankly, many of them are well-written and have good business info in them. The problem is, I have never YET met an organization who implemented the suggestions in the Big Black Binder. While the content may have been great, the organization was left on its own to implement the changes.

What business leaders need is regular, consistent help from an executive who knows them personally, and knows the goals of their organization.

All of my clients are long-term relationships. We usually meet in person once a week to work on their Business Operations Blueprint (BOB). We also communicate during the week with phone calls, emails, and virtual meetings as needed.

Having access to executive expertise in on-going, “bite-sized” chunks makes our relationship productive and affordable. Speaking of affordable… (top of page)

Question #2: Is Your Consultant’s Fee Affordable?
My clients and I are not fans of paying large, up-front fees.

Since the most effective consulting relationship is a regular, on-going one, I offer my clients an affordable, set, monthly fee. This way, they can budget their consulting investment into their cash flow.

A while back, I was reviewing one of my client’s financial statements with them. The expense category, “Professional Services”, is where his accountant posts my monthly fee. At the time, my fee was the only expense recorded in that category. When we got to that line on the Income Statement, my client said good-naturedly, “Well, we know what THAT expense is for, don’t we!”

Then, to my surprise, he sat up straight in his chair and looked me right in the eye. He said, “Chris, all kidding aside, let me tell you something about your fee.”

Not being quite sure what he was going to say next, I replied, “OK, what’s that?”

He said, “Chris, your fee is less than I pay the receptionist. For that amount, I get a seasoned executive on my team with over 30 years experience. And, you have access to that “network” where you are always getting ideas and resources from your colleagues around the world. Chris, I don’t mind saying this…You’re the best value on my staff.”

Don’t you love it when people say cool things like that?  (top of page)

Question #3: How Much Access Will You Have to Your Consultant?
Will you be able to get in touch with your consultant easily? Will they respond promptly to your phone calls and email messages?

You need to be able to ask questions and bring issues to your consultant in real-time. I have defined an internal service level for my team that requires us to respond to all client inquiries as soon as possible, but no later than “before the sun sets twice.” All of my clients have my direct cell phone number and are encouraged to use it!   (top of page)

Question #4: What Resources Does Your Consultant Bring to The Table?
Is the consultant you are considering just one individual with a “platinum” resume? Even if they are part of a 10 member firm, your business will be limited in the amount of intellectual resources available to it.

I’ll be the first to admit that there are industries, best practices, and an untold number of business scenarios with which I am unfamiliar. That is why I have become accredited by an organization with an international network of over 5,000 top executive advisors.

I have access to this entire network of associates, and they can help me with any business issue my clients may face. This network is an invaluable resource for promoting my clients’ services, finding specialist support, or opening new markets for my clients.

I like to tell my prospective clients, “When you have me on your team, you get my 30+ years of business experience, PLUS, access to an international network of over 5,000 top executive advisors!”  (top of page)

Question #5: Is Your Consultant a “Cutter” Or a “Grower”?
Here we get into differences in personalities and business philosophies. I was an employee of a company that brought in a consultant to help them become more profitable. The consultant began with a savage campaign of systematically cutting over two-thirds of the staff. He then began cutting expenses in employee benefits, advertising, marketing, sales, customer service, and product development.

By the time he was finished, the expenses had definitely been cut, but the company had virtually no resources left to retain their customers, much less go after new business.

Of course, you always need to monitor your expenses to make sure you are getting the best value for your dollars. My experience has shown me that just cutting expenses does not result in increased profits; especially when you cut back on items that motivate your staff and encourage prospective customers to spend their dollars with you.

As for my consulting style, I like to grow businesses. I like to ask questions like these:

• How can we use the resources we have to become more profitable? 
• What new products can we introduce with little or modest investment? 
• What ideas does the staff have that can help us grow?

My experience is that with proper consulting leadership, there are usually adequate resources of personnel and finances in the organization to begin executing a business growth strategy.

Growing an organization is always exciting and rewarding. You’ll be amazed at how creative you can become when you see your Business Operations Blueprint unfold.  (top of page)

Question #6: Does Your Consultant Have a Bill Of Goods They Want to Sell You?
I was introduced to a business owner who really wanted help with her organization’s business plan. She was, however, very hesitant about working with a consultant because of a bad experience she had with her last one.

She explained to me that the consultant insisted that for her business to be profitable, she needed to outsource her Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, and even Sales.

After a confusing and time-consuming transfer of services, the business owner learned that the consultant received commissions from all of her new service providers. And to add insult to injury, they were all costing her more than before!

When my clients ask for my help in choosing business-to-business service providers, my loyalty is to my clients. I don’t believe it is ethical for a consultant to try and make a few extra bucks by steering them to vendors that serve the consultant’s interests instead of the client’s.  (top of page)

Question #7: Is There a Pre-Determined Model They Want to Mold Your Business Into?
Far too often, I have heard of consultants trying to force an organization’s operation into a model that the consultant wants…instead of what the organization needs.

Every organization is unique and has its own personality. There are, however, broad business practices that are healthy for all organizations to embrace. My solution to bringing tried and true best practices into a customized plan is the Business Operations Blueprint.

Every organization needs it own Business Operations Blueprint, or BOB.

The BOB components include the Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives, Productivity Metrics, the Financial Plan and Financial Review, the Operations Model, Staffing Services, Projects, Research & Development, Marketing, and Sales.

When I start working with a client, the most important thing for me to do is…listen!

As we talk openly about every aspect of their organization, we begin to set priorities that determine the critical issues which need attention first. Perhaps there is a toxic staffing issue that needs to be corrected. Maybe the marketing is not producing adequate sales to keep the doors open. The great thing about the Business Operations Blueprint is that it is flexible and completely customized for each organization. Using proven business growth strategies, we lay out simple, daily tasks that will accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.

After a period of time, we will address all the components of the Business Operations Blueprint. A fully developed BOB will help business leaders to train their staffs, standardize procedures, measure their productivity, document their operations, and define specific steps to guide the organization in accomplishing its Vision and Mission successfully.  (top of page)

I trust that this article will help you to have a productive and profitable relationship with your consultant. The team at ChrisHart1 Consulting stand ready to help you.

The next step is for you to contact one of our Business Growth Specialists. They will talk with you confidentially to see what your needs, goals, and objectives are. From there, we will craft a plan that is comfortable, yet exciting and energizing!

Click here to contact the ChrisHart1 Consulting team.

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Or…are your sales random?

• Are your sales less than you need them to be?
• Do the members of your Sales Team each have their own process for executing a sale?

For maximum profitability, you need a well-defined Sales Process!

The BOB Sales Chapter is a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

The BOB Sales Package allows you to:

Help your customers make a “Buy” decision

Collect the best sales techniques from your sales team and create a highly productive, standardized Sales Process for your organization

Know what to say to your customers so that they are compelled to buy from you

“Magically” increase the average transaction amount

Overcome objections and barriers to completing the sale

Sales are the life blood or your organization!

What material is covered in the BOB Sales chapter?

• The following topics are displayed in presentation format so they are easy to share with your team:
• Differences Between Sales and Marketing
• Why Have a Sales Process?
• What Are Our Customer’s “Buy Signals”?
• Overcoming Objections
• Defining Features and Benefits that are Important to our Customers
• Helping Our Customers Come to a Decision Point
• Increasing Our Value to Our Customers Through the Upsell
• Choosing the Correct Words to Increase Your Sales
• Removing Transaction Obstacles to Increase Sales
• Nurturing Our Customers to Increase Repeat Sales

The BOB Sales Package contains:

• The Sales chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format
• A Sales Process Worksheet in both PDF and Excel formats
• A Sales Process Register in both PDF and Excel formats to create unlimited Sales Processes
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

Are your sales less than you want them to be?  Put these powerful tools in the hands of your Sales Team today to become more profitable!

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Sales Package now.

Is your Marketing Plan:

Strategically defined?
Being executed with precision?
Producing sales that satisfy your income goals?

The BOB Marketing Chapter is a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint.

Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

For your Marketing Plan to work, every element of your Business Operations Blueprint must be integrated into your plan!

What material is covered in the BOB Marketing chapter?

• The following topics are displayed in presentation format so they are easy to share with your team:
• What is the Difference Between Marketing, Sales, Advertising, and PR?
• How to Create a Marketing Plan
• What Do Our Potential Customers Want?
• How Will Our Product Satisfy Them?
• What Price Should We Charge?
• What Is Our Message?
• How Will We Communicate Our Message?
• How Will Our Product Be Delivered?
• PLUS! A Special Section on Online Marketing

The BOB Marketing Package takes you step-by-step through creating a Marketing Plan for any type of organization.

The BOB Marketing Package contains:

• The Marketing chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format
• Marketing Plan Worksheets in both PDF and Excel formats
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

Don’t run your organization another day without these powerful Marketing resources!

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Marketing Package now.

Becoming a World Class Organization only happens if you execute regular Organization Performance Reviews!

• Do you wish your organization had more productivity, creativity, and new ideas?
• Do you feel like you are trapped working IN the business and unable to work ON the business?

The BOB Research and Development Chapter is a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

Research and Development is not just for science labs!

The BOB R&D Package allows you to:

Create a “report card” for your business

Build a step-by-step process to convert your company into a World Class Organization

Systematically increase quality

Break out of the rut of “business as usual”

Capture creative ideas and turn them into action plans so that your business grows and develops.

You need a Research and Development process to take your organization to the next level!

What material is covered in the BOB Research and Development chapter?

The following topics are displayed in presentation format so they are easy to share with your team:

• Why is Research and Development Important to MY Organization?
• The E-Myth and Your Business Operations Blueprint
• Technicians versus Entrepreneurs
• Working ON Your Business, NOT Just IN It
• Becoming a World Class Organization
• Why Have an Organization Performance Review?
• Researching and Analyzing Every Component of Your BOB
• Developing BOB Enhancements to Become World Class

The BOB Research and Development Package contains:

• The Research and Development chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format
• An Organization Performance Review Spreadsheet
• An Organization Performance Review Action Item Register
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

The BOB Research and Development package will guide you step-by-step through analyzing every aspect of your operation.  Then, you will be able to create a simple set of tasks to help you grow into a World Class Organization.

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Research & Development Package now.

Projects are separate from your daily operations and require a unique set of skills and resources to manage effectively.

Have any of the following statements ever been said about your projects?

“This project is dragging on forever.”
“Who pays for this, the project or regular operations?”
“Actual project costs are double the original budget. This is a money pit!”
“Resources for the projects are being taken from regular operations and hurting our core business.”

The BOB Project Management Chapter is a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

What material is covered in the BOB Project Management chapter?

The following topics are displayed in presentation format so they are easy to share with your team:

The BOB Project Management  Package takes you step-by-step through managing all of your projects so that you are always: Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget!

The BOB Project Management Package contains:

The Project Management chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format

• A Project Summary Spreadsheet
• A Project Financial Plan Spreadsheet
• A Project Timeline Spreadsheet in Monthly Format
• A Project Timeline Spreadsheet in Weekly Format
• A Project Issues Log Spreadsheet
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!
  

The BOB Project Management chapter will ensure that all of your projects are completed: Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget!

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Project Management Package now.

It can be very challenging, and sometimes frustrating to lead team members effectively so that they are all contributing to the goals of the organization.

With the BOB Staffing Services Chapter, you can eliminate these types of statements being said by your staff!

“Every one is treated differently. There is no consistency.”

“I’m not sure who all is in my department.”

“Promotions are based on politics, not how well I perform.”

“It is not clear what’s in my job description…and what’s NOT.”

“How do I get a raise around here, anyway?”

The Staffing Services Chapter is a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

What material is covered in the BOB Staffing Services chapter?

The following topics are displayed in presentation format so they are easy to share with your team:

• Why Have an Organization Chart?
• How to Easily Create an HR Policy Manual
• First Day on the Job – How To Make Staff Want To Stay With You Forever!
• Why Job Descriptions Make Happy Team Members
• Succession Plans for every team member
• How To Give Effective Performance Reviews

The BOB Staffing Services Package puts powerful tools in your hand to help you create a fair, organized work environment.

The BOB Staffing Services Package contains:

• The Staffing Services chapter of the BOB manual in PDF format

• A BOB Organization Chart Model and Resources

• Job Description Models and Resources

• New Team Member Checklist

• Policy Manual Topics and Resources

• Performance Review Checklist

• Status Report Template – Sample and Blank

• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable.

  Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

  
  

Your organization depends on your staff!
Add these important tools today to increase your team’s confidence and productivity.

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Staffing Services Package now.

The Operations Model chapter of the Business Operations Blueprint manual helps any organization to:

Eliminate Single Points of Failure
Make their operations Reproducible and Scalable
Create Succession Plans for all team members
Capture critical business procedures so that they are accessible to all team members.

The Operations Model Chapter is the core of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

Have you ever made any of the following statements?

If you have ever made any of the statements above, you’re not alone! Most organizations have a hard time moving the “magic” of their operations from the heads of a few experts into documented procedures.

As organizations grow, it is very common for Single Points of Failure to be created that, if not addressed, could be catastrophic for a business.

It is possible to “bullet-proof” your business! To help you create a strong, healthy, viable organization,  I have developed a package of materials that will guide you through this process.

The BOB Operations Model  package takes you step-by-step through creating these powerful and critical documents for your organization.

• The Operations Model chapter of the BOB manual
• Worksheet to capture “What Do Only I Know”?
• Single Points of Failure Discovery Worksheet
• Single Points of Failure Elimination Plan Registry Sheets
• Succession Plan Register – Blank and Sample
• Operations Procedures Register – Blank and Sample
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

Note: All worksheets are delivered in both PDF and Excel formats.

Protect your organization from failure. Make it “Bullet-Proof” today!

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Operations Model Package now.

The Financial Review are a key component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for any size or type of organization.

The Financial Review chapter of the BOB manual will answer these questions:

Why Review My Finances Regularly?
Shouldn’t My CPA Do This For Me?
What if I’m Too Busy to Review My Statements?
What Do I Look For in My Financial Statements?

The BOB Financial Review Package contains:

• Income Statement spreadsheets that show comparisons of “Actual to Target”, “This Year to Last Year”, and “Year-To-Date Totals”
• Balance Sheet spreadsheets that show comparisons of “Actual to Target” and “This Year to Last Year”
• The Powerful Financial Statements are easily customized to clearly display important data. A full suite of sample reports are also provided that show popular formats that you can create
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

The BOB Financial Statements are easy to create and simple to read.

By tonight, you can be entering data into your statements that gives you a clear picture of the financial health of your organization.

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Financial Review Package now.

Would you like to create a Financial Plan that puts you in control and allows you to accomplish all of your goals?

The Financial Plan chapter of the Business Operations Blueprint manual helps any organization to:

Create a Financial Plan that is effective, simple, and easy to understand

Calculate its Break-Even Point

Focus on activities that increase Income

Discover opportunities to reduce Expenses

The Financial Plan is a critical component of the Business Operations Blueprint. Together, the chapters of the Business Operations Blueprint, or “BOB”, make a comprehensive business plan for size or type of organization.

The BOB Financial Plan package allows you and your team to quickly create a plan that facilitates your success by directing your dollars to work for you.

The BOB Financial Plan package contains:

• The Financial Plan chapter of the BOB manual
• Worksheets to calculate your organization’s Break-Even Point
• Increase Income Worksheets
• Decrease Expenses Worksheets
• Financial Plan Templates
• FREE Bonus! The Diamond Directory which lists hundreds of resources to make your organization more productive and profitable. Note: The resources in the Diamond Directory are the same tools used by the Business Growth Specialists of ChrisHart1 Consulting!

Note: All worksheets are delivered in both PDF and Excel formats.

Don’t be a victim of your finances one more day. Create a Financial Plan that puts YOU in control of your organization’s destiny!

Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase your Financial Plan Statement Package now.