Mage Technology Partners Survey

January 2005 - www.mageusa.com

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Mage Projects Review

Mage is in the business of growing entrepreneurial companies to increase their value for owners. The following are some examples of our recent work:

Manufacturing Industry
Mage is currently working on a number of projects for multiple global manufacturers, including:

Executive coaching - Mentoring a high level sales executive on how to leverage his strengths and build a team. Also, working with a controller to prepare him for a VP position and enable him to think more strategically.
Operations improvements - Working with a senior management team to build more effective processes to increase business margins.
Technology upgrade - Leading an initiative to replace outdated core business systems which will reduce overhead by 30% and improve efficiency by 45%.

Distribution Industry:
Mage is currently repositioning a stalled distribution company for long-term growth by:

Strategy assessment - Conducting thorough industry and client analysis to create a new long-term strategy.
Strategy implementation - Coaching senior managers to incorporate the strategic plan and improve overall communications and operations.
Financial management - Developing and overseeing a viable financial plan that enables longevity and ensures compliance to lender scrutiny.
Debt financing - Ensuring the business is properly capitalized and that the banking relationship is well managed.

Professional Services Industry:
Mage is working with multiple professional service firms who want to improve their market growth:

Company retreat - Conducting an in-depth retreat to evaluate past strategies and identify opportunities.
Team building - Conducting multiple team building projects designed to improve communication and morale and ensure implementation of new strategies and goals.
Technology integration - Integrating disparate systems for a financial services firm to improve overall efficiency and reduce process time from 2 hours to 30 seconds.

Mage Business Strategy Survey:

Do you have a clear strategic plan of where you want your business to be in the next five years, which identifies how to get there and what resources you will need?
Yes No

Have you ever worked with your management team to create a clear mission for your organization?
Yes No

When was the last time you reworked or thought about your organization's mission?
1-3 years 3 -5 years 5-10 years 10+ years

Do all of your employees understand how their roles and responsibilities tie into the company's overall goals?
Yes No

Do you have accurate knowledge/research about your competition?
Yes No

Does your company utilize a formal budgeting process?
Yes No

Do you have a viable financial plan in place that will allow you to prosper under a worst-case scenario?
Yes No

Are you adequately capitalized and do you have secure financing?
Yes No

What are some of the reasons why your organization might lack strategic direction?

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Have business questions? Contact one of these Mage consultants:
	Family Business, Change Management & Transitions Jeffrey S. Davis jdavis@mageusa.com	Operations Jonathan Freedman jfreedman@mageusa.com

Organizational Consulting
Craig Bentley
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Technology
Frank Cincotta
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Marketing & Sales
Michael Lynch
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