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Coaching & ConsultingSlawek Kielczewski, founder & president of Environmental Contractors"Vicki has been a huge support for our business these last two-and-a-half years. First, she clearly outlined what it would take for us to be successful; then, she helped us do it, guiding us all the way." "Vicki is an exceptional business coach and consultant. But even more importantly, she is someone I can really count on. She makes it safe to test the waters and try something new." "In the beginning, I knew I wanted to go somewhere, but I was sailing blind. Finding Vicki was like finding a lighthouse. She showed us how to get from where we were to where we wanted to go - without bottoming out or getting lost at sea!" "Some consultants talk at you. Vicki speaks with you. And even better, she takes time to listen to what you have to say." Glenn David Mathews, principal & founder of ARG Conservation Services"When my company was losing money and I didn't know why, I turned to Vicki Suiter, of Suiter Financial Systems. She was just the doctor my sick business needed! Within the first couple of weeks she diagnosed our problem, and wrote our prescription: Establish a tracking system and develop a budget! Since 'Dr. Vicki' came to help us, we're doing great! She's helping me build a better business by making me a better leader." Phil Murphy, President of GNU Group, Inc."Vicki is the finest listener I've ever met. She facilitates communication among all people to move issues through. She was a major contributor in our profits increasing 2-to-3 times." Suiter helps carve out success at QuarryHouseQuarryHouse, a stonemasonry located in the San Francisco area, has gone from $2.5 million in sales to $6.5 million in less than six years. CEO Ed Westbrook credits his company's successful growth to two things: the third-generation stone masons whose craftsmanship is unmatched and Vicki Suiter who serves as the company's business coach, consultant and outside chief financial officer. "Vicki has taken us from a small business to a real growth company that has doubled its size and experienced 10 quarters of uninterrupted profitability," Westbrook explains. Suiter, who is president of Suiter Financial Systems, first came to the company as a consultant for the Sage Master Builder financial software program. Her value as a financial management professional and business coach/consultant was quickly realized, and she became an integral part of the QuarryHouse senior management team. Westbrook cites three areas Suiter focused upon:
QuarryHouse's mission is to build legacy homes, but it does notable public work as well. Recent projects include creation of the National AIDS Memorial Grove located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, restoration of the visitor's center and stone bridges at Yosemite National Park and construction of a 10,000-seat granite amphitheater for the San Francisco Symphony. As QuarryHouse continues to grow, Westbrook says he feels fortunate to have a resource like Vicki Suiter. "She has a tremendous sense of integrity, keeps her promises and does what she says she'll do," Westbrook explains. "Through her coaching, consulting and financial management skills, she's helped this company reach the next level."
CFO Pro Tem TestimonialsExternal CFO gives contractor 'peace of mind' and increased profitsJohn Cochran is president of a non-union framing company that employees 400 people. The name of his company - Cabernet Construction - is perfect for a business located in Napa Valley, California. Like a fine red wine, his company has done well as it has aged. This year, the 11-year-old company will reach $20 million in gross revenue. "I know construction, but that's only half of what makes my business a success," Cochran says. "The other half is the finances and by having Vicki Suiter serve as my outside chief financial officer and advisor, I've been able to understand the numbers and increase profits," he explains. Cochran admits he's learned the hard way how important solid financial management is to a company. "Many business owners start out thinking we don't need someone like Vicki Suiter, but after two previous business failures and employee embezzlement, I know otherwise," Cochran says. "You couldn't find anyone better than Vicki when it comes to the overall financial management of my company. She gives me peace of mind," he says. Suiter, president of Suiter Financial Systems in Novato, California, originally worked with Cabernet Construction to set up its Master Builder software program. Soon she became a trusted advisor and what Cochran refers to as his "outside" controller. She also helped hire and train an internal controller for the company. The systems and structure Suiter incorporated at Cabernet Construction allow Cochran to analyze financial information and see ways to improve profits and reduce his risk and liability. "I rely on Vicki for her financial expertise and advice," he says. "She's taught me a lot and is an invaluable part of my business." Suiter Financial Systems focuses on building and maintaining solid financial foundationsThere's an analogy the employees of Suiter Financial Systems like to use in stressing the importance of the financial review services it provides to clients. They say that taking the proper steps to assure a solid financial foundation is just as important as building a new home with a solid structural foundation. In both cases, a strong foundation allows for stability and growth. Forde Mazzola, a high-end contracting company that builds and remodels homes in greater San Francisco, can relate to that example. The 13-year-old custom home building business employs 25 people and has maintained a solid financial foundation by using the financial review services of Suiter Financial Systems (SFS). Vicki Suiter, president of Suiter Financial Systems has a long history with the company. "Vicki Suiter came with the accounting software program (Sage's Master Builder) we purchased and has been with us since day one," says David Forde, president of Forde Mazzola. "Her company keeps us on track and makes sure we're implementing good financial business practices." Forde adds, "I get the benefit of Suiter Financial Systems' vast experience in the construction industry. They know what a company should be doing to be profitable in this business." Suiter says companies relying on the financial review services of her company are essentially getting a second set of eyes to review and help manage the company's finances. "We make sure the numbers are accurate, reliable and give business owners honest financial feedback about the company," she explains. Some of the review services provided by Suiter Financial Systems include reading and interpreting financial reports, analyzing trends, setting up budgets and forecasts, implementing cash flow projection models, progress billing, reconciling the books with supporting documentation and getting financial information in order prior to being sent to a certified public accountant. Forde finds the dedicated, reliable service provided by SFS invaluable. "Having Suiter Financial Systems help manage our company's finances, gives me a level of comfort that allows me to focus on the other important aspects of our construction business," Forde says. "SFS helps me maintain a strong financial foundation just as solid as the foundations that anchor the custom homes we build for our clients."
Workshop testimonialsBusiness Boot Camp“Business Boot Camp has been the best value for the buck that I have ever experienced!” Bill Bounsall, CEO
"Vicki Suiter's Business Boot Camp really was a life-changing experience for me and my business. My business had lost direction, and Vicki reconnected me with my dream. Before the Business Boot Camp, I felt like I was in the backseat of a car watching my business drive me. Now I'm in the driver's seat and leading my business where I want it to go" "I had taken other business classes, but this is the first one where someone broke things down so that I could really understood what I could do - and needed to do - to create the business I wanted. Now, I'm doing it." Robin Spaan, founder
"At Business Boot Camp, Vicki provided the framework to set our businesses up, and take them to the next level." "I learned to put my business on the map - figure out where it is now, and plan the steps to take it where I want it to go. Vicki broke down each step so that I could do it without feeling overwhelmed. That was great for a financial novice like me." "Vicki's concepts are easy to follow and easy to understand. Using her methods really takes the pressure off of having to do a lot of planning and forecasting by myself." Kevin Beck, CEO / Co-Founder
Increase Your Cash Flow. . . NOW! and The One-Minute Budget"These workshops gave me the skills to communicate crucial, more precise financial information to the owner. It was a very valuable resource providing practical, usable information that has helped me get to the next level in my job as controller." David Palmer, controller
"These carefully crafted workshops provided value from a detailed, hands-on level as well as a general overview necessary for management reporting. Vicki's ease and knowledge of the subject matter is engaging as well as beneficial to the participants. She delivers!" Betty Cenica, accounting manager
"The workshop provided a great overview of what part of my role of as a controller really needs to address. It allowed me to focus on subject material I don't deal with day to day, but need to know as a financial management professional." Larry McMillan, controller
"I wish I could have attended this workshop years ago. It would have saved me from a lot of headaches!" Tina Curr, accounting manager |
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