“We started our business in 1981 & for many years ran on enthusiasm & technical skill. We were building a good reputation & work was flowing reasonably well. Unfortunately we were working extremely hard yet not making a commensurate income. I started searching for answers, reading & attending business development seminars – all were of assistance however I needed to develop an overarching business plan designed to deliver profit & a higher quality of life. I felt very alone… I later learned Al’s expertise in business management was what we needed!
Al reviewed our business & identified a number of fundamental improvement opportunities in our accounting practices & reporting systems. He then guided us in implementing best practice accounting & business management systems that enabled us to deliver more predictable compelling outcomes.
He was always on hand challenging us & mentoring us, which gave us confidence to set bold goals & achieve them. It is fair to say that Al lives by the proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him today … teach him how to fish and you feed him for life”. This approach greatly helped us consistently earn very healthy, predictable net profits year on year!
By far the best outcome was that in accordance with our plan, we developed a business with real “intrinsic value“, enabling us to ultimately sell it for its’ “true and full value”, as it was well supported by outstanding operational, performance management & reporting processes. I firmly believe that without Al’s guidance, we never would have achieved the value we did.
We are now retired & enjoying the fruits of our business effort. We constantly reflect on the positive impact Al Ramos has had, not only on our business, but also on our lives. Thank you Al … you have given us more life!”
