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This week Christie sits down with Tom Gosche. Tom Gosche is a Business Strategist dedicated to helping business owners be more profitable through customized business and financial strategy. His BRAND System™ is a process of creating and implementing effective brands, business building strategies, financial insight, and business transition success.

Seeing Tom in action quickly impresses upon attendees his skills, knowledge, and expertise in a lighthearted, even humorous, presentation.

Tom is a part of GLM, Inc. as a business consultant and business developer. He has formulated the idea of the BASiC Cycle of working with business owners. BASIC was formed with business owners in mind, by combining growth strategies, business planning, and financial review on a regular basis.
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Typical Situation: Our client is complaining their location does not have enough space. They may wish to change their location. They may want to explore buying their own building and want some comparisons.
When you hear a business owner say:
·        “There is just not enough space here anymore.”
·        “The building owner has been neglecting maintenance”
·        “I think it is time explore buying my own building and need some comparisons.”
 
Commercial Real Estate Broker works with businesses that are looking to lease or buy office, industrial, or retail space in the Chicago area. Our process is geared to reduce the pain involved in the business relocation process.

How they Work: Starts with meeting with the client to better understand what his/her real estate needs are. They do an extensive property search to generate a list tailored to our client’s specific needs. Then a tour of the properties that have been further vetted.  Once a property is selected the broker will advise our client during the negotiation process.

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Successful business owners tell us that they are concerned about:
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• Rising labor costs
• Health Insurance
• Workers Comp
• Government Regulations
• Declining Sales
• Taxes
• Fighting Fires
• Tight Cash Flow
• Errors, Mistakes, Quality
• Productivity & Attitude
• Equipment Capacity
• Customer Demands
• Not having anyone to talk with

What concerns do you have?

Do they keep you up at night?

Successful business owners also tell us they have a solid relationship with their accounting firm. They indicate this has occurred because of a unique process that allows them to spend more of their time growing their business.

The result is increased business and a better night’s sleep!

Your business concerns are discussed during regular consulting sessions. Our deep network of contacts can help you solve most of your business concerns. These specialist are experts in their respective field.

What is a “Typical Situation” people are in when they realize they need your help?
Someone who has been using the same vendors and suppliers for a long time without sending them out to bid. OR Someone who needs to reduce costs but doesn’t have the time or the staff to perform a competitive analysis.
 
What is something someone might say that would lead me to think of you?
I can’t make sense of my complicated bill and I don’t know if I am paying the right amount...or I think I am being over-charged by a particular supplier!
 
What (Specifically) do you do?
We make sure our clients are paying the right amount to their suppliers of telecommunications, credit card processing, small package shipping, electronic document signature and waste services
 
How do you do it?

1. We review the last 3- 12 months of billings and recover any overcharges and incorrect billings.
2. Then we make sure our clients are only paying for services they need.
3. Last we negotiate new rates with current suppliers and alternative suppliers and present a report for the client to decide for themselves.

We do this service with no upfront fee. There is only a fee if we save money and the client decides to go ahead. 
 
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“The Friendly Club,” as the Rotary Club of Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates is known, was founded in 1969 by a dedicated group of local business leaders committed to making their community and the world a better place to live. 

The group of 70 business and community leaders are devoted to the ongoing efforts of Rotary International’s 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in local and global communities.  Together they have raised millions of dollars used to enrich the lives of youth, families and seniors, through our own efforts and by providing assistance to other charitable organizations.

The member's differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

What makes Rotary Club of Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates DIFFERENT? The unique point of view and approach gives distinct advantages:

• They see differently: The multidisciplinary perspective helps see challenges in unique ways. 
• They think differently. Applying leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.
• They act responsibly: Members are all volunteers with a passion and perseverance to create lasting change so every dime raised goes toward projects. 

The members can be found in your  community, as well as, around the globe. Visit the Local Website at www.scherotary.org 

This Saturday, this amazing club is holding their Classic, hosted by NBC 5 News' Natalie Martinez.  We would love your support of our Classic Fundraiser. You can buy a $25 ticket to the Virtual Classic or a $100 ticket for the chance to win $10,000. Our Classic on March 13th at 5:30pm is hosted by NBC5’s Natalie Martinez  http://www.scherotary.org Click on the 2021 Classic. or go directly to:

https://www.betterunite.com/rotaryclubofshe-honoringourcommunityheroesarotaryclassicvirtualgalaonlineauction

Tom Gosche had the pleasure of being the guest or Frank Again.

Explore how Tom Gosche got into business development for a CPA practice as well as insight on how to build B.R.A.N.D.

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If so, this is the podcast for you.

​Drawing from his own experiences, observations and research, Frank Agin ... entrepreneur, attorney, author and founder of AmSpirit Business Connections ... will share insights and ideas for building a better more productive life through a better understanding and execution of professional networking.

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Typical Situation: Our client needs funding to pay bills on time. They have orders coming in, but are not getting paid on time or “in time” to pay bills. They could also be getting a large order, that may require up front funding to vendors.

When you hear a business owner say:
·        “My cash flow is poor”
·        “I’ve got good customers but they’re paying my invoices slow/beyond terms”
·        “I received a large order but can’t pay my supplier/s”
·        “I’m too new to get bank financing”
·        “My bank won’t provide enough financing to meet my company’s needs.”
 
An Accounts Receivable Consultant provide strategic financing solutions for business to business companies.  Strategies include accounts receivable financing as well as purchase order financing, work-in-process financing and asset based loans.

How they Work The Consultant visits our client and conducts a comprehensive analysis of the client’s situation as to the history of the business, opportunities and challenges, current financial condition and current financing, if any, as well as their financing needs.

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