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We have designed our service specifically to meet the needs of SMB companies as well as start-ups and companies in transition. The truth is, we can assist any business at any stage of development. Our experience has led us to an undeniable conclusion: That companies with a weak foundation often find growth and day-to-day operations difficult, if not impossible, to manage.  Weak foundational structures are caused when basic business elements are absent from daily activities. We call these foundational elements. Below are only some of the foundational elements that we commonly find missing are tabulated below.

Foundational Elements

 ADMINISTRATIONFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Job Descriptions

Break Even Analysis

Organizational Structure

Budget Management

Performance Evaluations

Operational & Financial Reports

Business Plans

Job Costing & Estimates

Management Training

Pricing of Products & Services

OPERATIONS

Labor Burden Analysis

Dispatch & Job Planning

Overhead Analysis 

Sales & Marketing Planning

Cash Management Systems

Productivity Plan

Expense Control 

Logistics Management Reporting
Work/Work Order SchedulingProfit Improvement Plan &

Annual Operating Budget 

 
Administration

These key elements are missing from organizations that struggle with operations & financial performance.  Are they little things?  Perhaps; but in business it is the little things that matter most.  We help you address these and other issues to avoid problems now and in the future.  How do you rate your Administrative performance? 
 
Financial Management

Companies often overlook these critical areas because they have already engaged an accountant or bookkeeper.  These are important people, but unless their focus in on providing comprehensive management reports that help you run the business, and not just tax planning, you will miss opportunities and encounter obstacles that could be avoided.  What reports do you have today? 
 
Operations

Effective and efficient Operations lead to higher profitability and revenue growth.  It is the little things which add up to margin erosion, missed opportunities, and dissatisfied customers.  Operating a little too much on "gut feel" rather than data?  Origen Consulting will deliver the improvements you need to successfully transition operations to maximum profitability. 
 

We understand how any businesses can buy into what we call "the great allusion." This allusion, as we call it, is the belief that if you can just make the numbers this month, you will be able to focus on the other important aspects of the business.
 
We have never found this to be true. Symptoms of this are a seemingly endless series of putting out "fires" and addressing the same issue over and over again.  Sometimes you do need extra focus more on a specific business issue, such as the product, service, people, customers, and what is happening “today.” That will never change. If it is left unchecked, however, it leads to loose ends than never seem to get tied up. There is a better way. Origen Consulting can help you adapt and transition to a clearer focus on your business.

You will find the benefits of shifting from “technician” to “leader” or from “doer” to “manager” when you work with Origen Consulting. You will benefit from our years of experience in delivering proven solutions that give you a better perspective, help you move forward, and become more profitable.

You will also build the confidence, knowledge, and plans you need to chart a better course now and in the future.  Your needs come first and we work with you to understand the situation you face before we launch into a project. Take the first step today and contact us to see how we can help you with these or other challenges you face.