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Learn how to not only survive but thrive in this current economic downturn.

Find out how to make a profit even when sales are declining.

Get clear on how to position your company for the next wave of growth and build a stronger competitive edge.

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In these turbulent economic times, many companies are wondering:

• How can we survive this economic downturn and also be prepared for the next upswing?
• What can we do to not lose money this year and actually make enough to grow when the time is right?
• How do we keep good employees and yet not be paying people that we don't have work for them?

Over the past twenty years Vicki Suiter has helped hundreds of companies implement strategies and practices that have resulted in healthier businesses, stronger profits, better cash flows, and greater staff retention - allowing them to weather downturns in the economy AND be prepared for the next upturn.

Clarity IS the Key!

Vicki is a dynamic and energetic speaker with a straightforward style. She offers practical methods that are easy to grasp and can be used immediately - giving audiences the clarity they need to start effecting a change in the business today!

Her talent is being able to take a complex situation, crystallize the problem/solution, communicate it in an understandable way and recommend the simple steps that can make a big difference. Audiences and clients walk away from Suiter’s presentations and workshops feeling more clear, confident and skilled at taking their businesses to the next level.

If you are interested in having Vicki as a speaker at your event, call today: 415-884-0288, or email her at: vicki@suiterfinancial.com.

Places where Vicki has spoken in the past:

In many cases, Vicki has spoken at several of the following venues on several occasions over the years.

• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI)
• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• Vistage International
• Williams Sonoma
• California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)
• Center for Professional Education (CPE)
• San Francisco Design Center
• Sacramento Builders Exchange Management Expo (SBE)
• Marin Builders Association (MBA)
• Intuit on-line Training Series
• Various Workshops and Seminars presented through Suiter Financial Systems since 1995
• Confab - National Conference of Institute of Management Consultants (IMC)

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A Few of Vicki's Powerful Programs:

How to Always Make a Profit

Learn how to generate consistent profits in any economic climate!

In this presentation you learn the critical elements that drive profits in any successful company, and how to identify them in yours.  Find out how to keep from losing money, and actually increase profits in this down economy, and prepare for the next upswing in growth! In this dynamic session you will also discover how to stack the odds in your favor of not only surviving, but thriving.

• Learn what REALLY drives profits and how to get control of it in your business.
• Get clear on how to have be profitable, even when sales are dropping
• Find out what you need to do to be prepared for the next upswing

Beyond Break even– Making Every Job Profitable!

Learn how ensure your jobs are profitable from the start

Many contractors think that the solution to the current economic downturn is to lower their prices.  The risk is that it could bankrupt your company! Contractors who know how to bid work with the right mark-ups are more profitable - that’s a fact!  Before you start slashing your prices – know what the right amount you have to markup to at least break even!  In this dynamic presentation:

• Learn exactly how much to markup bids to break even, and ideally, make a profit. .
• Get clear on what the correct formula is for calculating your overhead break even percentage (many contractors us the wrong number).
• Find out simple ways to double check your bid so that you can feel confident your numbers are right and you are bidding to make the profit you want and need.

What is The Story Your Numbers Tell?

Avoid financial surprises and gain control of your business’ financial future!

The current collapse of some of this country's major corporations has taught us one thing - you better pay attention to what your numbers are telling you!  The financial reports of a business tell everything about a company's strengths and weaknesses. In this interactive and dynamic presentation participants will learn…

• Two critical elements that drive profits and ultimately strong cash flow.
• How to use “key indicators” to get their business on track and stay there.
• How to ‘de-mystify’ financial reports and really understand what they say
• What simple steps they can take now to start affecting a change in their business.

Where is the Money?  Increase Cash Flow . . . NOW!

How to have cash when you need it – and NEVER be short again

The number one challenge for many companies is having enough money to fund work / projects at the front end, and enough to pay all the bills and have some left over for themselves at the back end. With the current economic decline, the ‘cash flow’ challenge is greater than ever – so what can you do?  In this dynamic session you will learn:

• The top five things to do now to improve cash flow
• Effective strategies for borrowing money when you need it
• What to do starting today to have cash flow into your business more quickly and easily

If you are interested in having Vicki as a speaker at your event, call today: 415-884-0288, or email her at: vicki@suiterfinancial.com.

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Testimonials from organizations who have hired Vicki as a speaker:

“Vicki has reached and exceeded expectations for our group. She has been instrumental in helping us expand our appeal. Vicki has good solid content – wonderful material, great communication. She is a dynamite, dynamic speaker. ”

Jim Neely
Safety & Management Expo
Sacramento Builders Exchange