Some Recent Projects   ...with Emerging Businesses   Contract Administrative Staff and Executive Support A software development consulting group needed structural organizational development assistance, executive support, offsite office management and Human Resources Management. Virtual Office Management Independent PROS provided offsite office management that included creating and maintaining procedural documentation, establishing communication procedures, developing contracts and establishing human resource files and creating a virtual structure for communication and execution. Executive Support Through Independent PROS offsite executive support, we developed long term human resource processes for the CEO and the director of Human Resources. Among them were processes for Recruitment, Hiring, Orientation, Compensation and Payroll, as well as internal processes and procedures, for Board members, partners and staff.   Market Discovery and Development A construction company undergoing a company restructuring needed to explore new and emerging markets, in gravel and steel recycling, equipment leasing and duct cleaning. Independent PROS discovered competitors and determined the size of the market, and its potential value through interviews research and analysis. Independent PROS created a logo, sales materials, and advertisements for new product and service launches.   Competition Analysis, Market Positioning A dry cleaning company under new management in a small Boston neighborhood was having a hard time meeting projected earnings. Independent PROS worked with the owners to adjust their prices, design promotions, determine competitors and conduct a competition analysis.    Staffing A large non-profit veterans association needed a Financial Director who would report to the CFO. Independent PROS found a successful candidate who maintained employment with the organization for over 5 years and eventually assumed the CFO position herself.   ...with the self-employed   Business Planning A cosmetologist planned to launch a day spa. Independent PROS researched the industry, appropriate locations, and competition, set prices, made product and service recommendations and wrote a fundable business plan. Independent PROS, also, put a part-time executive assistant in place. The cosmetologist approached funders, steadily increased sales built a web presence and expanded overseas.   Market Identity, Planning, Development and Launch A small business financial coach wanted to move into a national market. Independent PROS created a market identity and defined the client’s audience and complementary and competitive providers in the industry. Independent PROS wrote a marketing plan. The plan featured a truly interactive website and a strategy to increase the company’s business 100%.   Fundraising Campaign An educator launched an independent, private elementary school needed to raise funds for equipment and space. Independent PROS developed a brochure and launched a fundraising initiative that included a mail campaign and 2 signature events. The mail campaign resulted in over $10,000 in pledges and donations. The signature events have become institutions in the greater Boston target community.   Marketing and Operations Management, Proposal Writing A busy independent human resources and organizational development consultant needed his practice’s processes and procedures reshaped to be inline with the existing procedures manual. The practice was also looking for Independent PROS to reestablish its marketing procedure. Marketing Independent PROS researched new for-profit and non-profit markets for organizational development consultants. Independent PROS, also, reestablished the practice’s marketing procedure by writing proposals, responding to RFPs, submitting bids and scheduling interviews. Organizational Development Independent PROS reestablished and updated office procedures and hired and trained an executive assistant and the office manager.     Client Testimonials   The following are quotes from some of our clients. "We would not be able to meet our benchmarks without them. The Independent Pros team offers a commitment to service and a relentless drive for growth that is crucial for business.” -Kareem Yusuf New Faces Construction Company Boston, MA 02119 “At Sharleen's Beauty Secrets, we pride ourselves on providing great service one customer at a time. We recommend IndependentPROS becuase their service is truly comprehensive, thorough and always available.” -Sharleen Givens Sharleen’s Beauty Secrets Boston, MA 02122 “Independent Pros offers relentless support, tenacity, and resourcefulness, making their services invaluable.” -Aishah Abdul-Musawwir Boston Islamic School Boston, MA 02119 “Intelligent and resourceful, best of all, they deliver.” -Ralph Cooper Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse Roxbury, MA 02119 "Comprehensive, accommodating and reliable, every independent professional should have a service like this one.” -Derrick Stewart New England Financial Boston, MA 02116 For detailed written references from any of the preceding clients, please call (617) 367-4776. Request references for Independent Pros and leave your fax number or mailing address.