Why Choose Us

"We hired Greater Prairie Business Consulting to review our business growth strategies and vet our business plan in preparation for raising additional capital. Their consultant was very knowledgeable, dedicated, personable, and thorough."

Provided A Rigorous Third-Party Evaluation of This Business Plan Focused on Education & Childhood Development.

Multiple Emmy Award-Winning Hollywood Producer

Hollywood, CA

"Your consultant did a great job for me. I had purchased a service company that I thought would be a breeze to grow. Instead, it proved very difficult. He came in and helped us to establish a workable plan to maximize profits while growing the business. It worked … our sales grew 500% over the following four years while maintaining an excellent return !"

Helped This Family Business Quickly Fix Several Systemic Problems So They Could Successful Position The Business For Explosive, Profitable Growth.

Owner, HVAC Service Contractor

Charleston, SC

"Three months after our consulting engagement our cash flow is better, our sales and profits are higher, our operation is more efficient in many areas, and our costs are lower !"

All Our Projects Focus on Improved Cash Flows, Process Efficiencies, Sales, Profits and Shareholder Value Resulting In A Significant Project ROI.

Owner, Center City Caterer

Downtown Philadelphia, PA

"Looking back on our consulting project a year and a half later, our profits increased significantly, which allowed us to considerably reduce our debt.

We are very happy with our experience with your consultant. Jim Talerico fully met all of our project objectives and many more. ... Jim was extremely professional in all aspects of his time at our company. He is extremely knowledgeable about the construction industry and it is very apparent that he enjoys his job and takes a great deal of satisfaction in helping improve businesses..."

In Addition to Paying Off Approximately $1.5 Million in Debt in 12 Short Months, This Company Grew From 85 Employees to More Than 225 Employees Over The Next Several Years.

Owner, Heavy Industrial Specialty Contractor

Amarillo, TX

"In the four years since our consulting project, our sales have doubled, and our profit margins have also increased. Needless to say, the consulting we received was an investment that paid for itself several times over."

We Can Quickly Introduce The Industry Best Practices And Needed Systems, Policies, Procedures, and Controls For Businesses to Scale.

Owner, Construction Company Subcontractor

West Lafayette, IN

"Although we are an established roofing contractor in Mississippi, like other businesses, we struggled to maintain our margins after the credit crunch.

Your consultant was extremely knowledgeable about our industry and how to introduce change in an organization of over 100 employees. I always struggled with the best way to introduce employee incentives; your consultant provided the missing pieces. He even presented tax strategies overlooked by our tax professionals. In all my years of business, I felt that your consultant was as bright as anyone I have ever dealt with.

We just closed our year, and we reached our targeted profit objective. Needless to say, we were very happy with the services we received, and we would highly recommend Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. to any small business looking to maintain their competitive edge in today's marketplace.

Many people put themselves out there as consultants, but Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. is a firm, from my experience, that gets results !!!"

Our Knowledge In Many Industries Can Help Middle-Market Businesses Solve Their Toughest Business Problems.

Owner of One of The Biggest Roofing Contractors in Mississippi, and Past National Roofing Association President

Hattiesburg, MS

"It is my pleasure to recommend your firm. We worked with your consultant to assist our company with improving our business operations through improved process, procedures, and communication. We worked directly with your consultant for approximately three- (3) months and made tremendous progress !

He provided top-notch, quality consulting services. Everyone involved with the process remains very pleased with the results, and we continue to see improvements in both the environment and performance of our company resulting from the experience."

Our Recommendations Helped This Business Scale From $13 Million to Over $55 Million in Sales Over The Next Seven Years.

Owner, Inc 5,000 & Fast 50 MEP Design Build Contractor

Louisville, KY

"I sought out your assistance because of the knowledge and the process that you are able to implement in a short period of time. I view your consultant as an expert in many industries, and he has addressed the concerns that I had about managing my small business. He brought a systematic approach that I could understand in a short period that has had an impact on my business. His patience and diligence helping our business was outstanding. He is very dedicated to seeing companies improve and informing business owners how to improve their business with some simple adjustments.

The best part of this process is that we now have a system in place that we can go back to if we get off track. There are so many tools that will help us monitor our business on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Before working with your consultant, we did not have an approach for managing the business that was organized. The cash flow forecast your consultant created for our business was eye-opening and has helped me out tremendously to hold my people accountable. We now have goals based on this cash flow forecast that we have been able to achieve.

I think the recommendations that your consultant has made are already starting to make a positive difference. The budget, goals, and objectives were in line with my vision for the company and will now hold me accountable making sure that these actions take place.

I believe that getting the foundations from Greater Prairie Business Consulting is critical in establishing a well-constructed business. They have the building blocks that can help any small business to be more successful.

We Were Very Honored to Have Received This Outstanding Testimonial Speaking to The Effectiveness of Our Approach for From This Impressive Entrepreneur.

Owner of Two-(2) Businesses on the INC 5,000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Canton, OH

"As an MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, I have nearly all of the tools necessary to make a business work; however, this experience has provided several new insights … and the project has more than paid for itself in six short months !"

Our Consulting Guarantee Helps Ensure That Every One of Our Clients Benefit from Our Value-Added Services ... This Client Testimonial is Typical of What We Hear - Our Clients Benefit From New Insights and Our Projects Quickly Pay Big Dividends !

CEO, Home Health Agency

Dallas, TX

We are very pleased with Jim's work at our firm. His manner is professional, sincere, and reassuring. He is an excellent communicator and educator. He is efficient, very productive, experienced, and sharp. He has given us tools to achieve greater profitability while ensuring our understanding and comfort with the process.

We appreciated Jim's experience with engineering firms, familiarity with our service-based product, and his knowledge of organizational structure and financial systems. Jim is aware of the challenges of our business, clients, customers, and staff. He has provided insightful solutions and encouraged us to make positive change.

We are happy with the ownership succession plan he assisted us with, as well as the action plan he created to helped us implement the best financial software for our industry.

Another Great Client Testimonial Speaking to Our Firm's Professionalism and Industry Experience – In This Case With Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Firms.

Owner, Engineering Firm

Muskegon, MI

"Your consultant has allowed me to review the business and start methods I never had time to begin ... The return on investment increases daily ... I will gladly - and already have - referred small business leaders looking to streamline their business to your firm."

Our Advanced Tax Strategies Recommendation on Day One Resulted in Over $150,000 Savings Per Year And More Than Paid for This Project. This Client Went On To Sell Part of The Business to a Strategic Buyer and Today Successfully Operates in the Middle Market.

Owner, INC 5,000, WPO 50 Fastest Woman Led Companies & Florida Companies to Watch Food Manufacturer

Orlando, FL

"It is always a pleasure to deal with someone who promises quality and then proceeds to deliver higher quality than promised ... The five areas of focus for our project were employee productivity, cash flow, administrative functions, bidding practices, and profitability were addressed, plus other areas identified as needing attention.

We received excellent operational analysis and financial counseling, in addition to solid management solutions. We were able to accelerate our accounts receivables collections when they were desperately needed through the efforts of Mr. Talerico. We would highly recommend Jim's services to any business of any size."

We Help Franchisee Owners Improve Their Performance.

Owner, Service Master Franchise

Houston, TX

"I decided to hire an outside consulting firm because I wanted some assistance with better structuring my company to meet our future goals & objectives.

During the last few months, I feel that your consultant has provided a structure to work with that will allow the company to progress to the next level.

Changes in the shop, which include the introduction of lean manufacturing procedures and the hiring of a tool crib attendant will have a big impact on our future productivity in the shop.

Bringing on an HR person has also provided a much-needed resource to the company and has helped us recruit for open positions in a very tight labor market.

The employee job descriptions they created for each of the positions in our company will, moreover, be very helpful when it comes to defining job expectations, identifying when raises are appropriate, and when doing periodic employee evaluations.

The referral of a tax planning expert - along with other professional resources - will save us a significant amount of money on our taxes, has helped us to create accurate, future financial statements, and has also been very beneficial in reshaping my future succession plan.

I, furthermore, feel that I have more confidence when I speak to my employees and make business decisions because I have gone through this process.

I believe that the project ROI will be significant … noticeable in the near term and have a long-term lasting effect on our company."

After Helping This Manufacturer Improve Their Performance We Were Asked to Help The Business Owner With His Business Exit.

Owner, CNC Machine Shop

San Jose, CA

"I am writing to attest to the value of periodic, post-engagement follow-up visits as a means for maximizing the benefit of your management consulting services and thank you for your efforts in this area.

You and your colleagues were truly knowledgeable and took a personal interest in our business. Your phone support, moreover, was both timely and responsive.

Your “desktop review” to benchmark the implementation of the systems, procedures and controls introduced during your consulting project, helped us to objectively evaluate our progress, trouble shoot areas where there were bottlenecks, and prioritize a future course of action for continued success ... you were also candid in areas were the truth was important.

To commit to the success of your clients in this manner is an excellent way to distinguish yourself in the marketplace."

Our Post Consulting Program Helps Clients Ensure Project “Alignment & Attainment Along With A Significant Project ROI. We Believe Our Post Consulting Follow Up Program Is The Best in The Industry !

Owner, Paint Store Franchise

Marietta, GA

“Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. completed a consulting project for our business two years ago. The advice we received was outstanding and the project ROI was significant. As we have doubled in size since that consulting project, we felt it would be beneficial to meet with Jim again and have him look at our present business, assess our progress, and help us with some new challenges.

This follow-up consulting project was beneficial for several reasons:

- Jim pointed out recommendations he made when he was here two years ago that we did not act on, improving our original project ROI;

- During this visit, Jim made several new recommendations that, again, more than paid for his services. These recommendations not only improved our pricing but also reduced our operating expenses and strengthened our policies & procedures; and

- Jim confirmed our thoughts about a few things we still need to work on, in addition to helping us with a handful of new things we needed his assistance with to take our business to the next level.

I believe every business owner can benefit from periodically having an objective third party review from someone with a wealth of business experience like Jim to point out things beyond the collective skill set of their organization.

With Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc.'s 2 to 1 guarantee, it is a no brainer for maintaining your competitive advantage in today's marketplace !”

This Testimonial Speaks to the Value of Our Business Model and Our Long-Term Commitment to Our Client’s Success.

Owner, INC 5000 Commercial Landscaper

Nashville, TN

“When you make an investment to improve your business by hiring outside consultants, the quality of the consulting after the project to ensure that the company ultimately reaches its goals and objectives is as critical as the consulting that takes place during the project itself.

In my opinion, your follow-up program allowed us to objectively measure the results of our performance, celebrate our successes, see where we continue to fall short, and develop strategies to further improve as an organization.

Whenever my employees or I called you with a question, your response was both prompt and to our complete satisfaction.

Thank you again for your patience, guidance and continued support.”

Owner, Industrial Wholesale Supplier

Another Positive Post Project, Client Service Profit Assurance Partnership Program (PAPP™) Testimonial.

Memphis, TN

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“Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. could not have come at a better time. My organization was experiencing many issues with some rapid growth and poor management on my part. I always thought I was doing a good job, but I soon found myself facing cash shortages which compromised the growth of our organization.

Jim entered my office and truly saved our business. He not only restored our confidence in running our business but also implemented the tools necessary for navigating our future. Now we have a whole new perspective and plan.

In the short time Jim has been here, the impact has been positive and real. Jim will not just design a plan but spend the necessary time training you to implement it.

As an owner, I can see our investment paying off already … I owe a great deal to Jim Talerico and will urge anyone with doubts to contact me.”

Less Than Two Years After This Project, Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. Helped This Second-Generation Owner Secure The Sale of His Business to a Private Equity Group.

Owner, Medical Rehabilitation / Billing Services Company

Schaumberg, IL

“Greater Prairie Business Consulting was a consultant for our business when I was President and helped me to redirect assets to more profitable enterprises. Our experience was extremely valuable and well worth the price. Greater Prairie Business Consulting added value to both our organization and its stock value. They can help any financial-based and/or service-based organization improve their profitability. Their consultant was very knowledgeable and had an acute business sense. I consider Greater Prairie Business Consulting a very valuable contact and intend to use them again in the future.”

Helped This Middle-Market Entrepreneur Prepare to Trade on a US Public Exchange While Working With An Investment Banker.

President, OTC Listed Mortgage Broker / Banker

Houston, TX

“We found your insights for improving the efficiency of our administrative staff, controlling costs, incentivizing employees, streamlining our processes & paper flows, and succession planning particularly helpful.

In hindsight, I believe your involvement has, furthermore, led to a number of new ideas that would not have surfaced otherwise.

Thanks again for helping us position our business for continued growth and long-term profitability.”

Succession Planning Project Coupled With Consulting. Following Our Consulting Project, This Trucking Company Doubled The Size of Their Fleet.

CFO / Owner, Award-Winning National Trucking Company

Springfield, MO

“Thank you for your assistance in revising our financial projections and business plan for presentation to our investment banker, as well as your in-depth business review of our first acquisition.

I would also like to thank you for your work ethic and persistence, which helped ensure a professional end product.”

IPO Due Diligence Project

CEO, Mortgage Banking Roll-Up Specialist

Dallas, TX

“As our business was transitioning from the second to third generation, we thought it would be a good exercise to have an objective, third party management consulting firm look at our business and give us some ideas as to the best way to position our company for the future.

From my perspective, our consultant, Jim Talerico, was able to quickly offer solutions to problems we knew existed, and he also helped us solve problems in areas where I didn’t think any existed.

We were incredibly happy with the outcome. We feel we will get a significant return on investment and would recommend Jim's services to others.”

Strategic Planning Project Following a Business Succession to The Third Generation Business Owners

President, Specialty Contractor - Filling Station Construction & Service
Bossier City, LA

“I appreciated Jim’s continued focus on keeping the project moving forward where the solution involved several steps, or where roadblocks presented themselves.

Jim’s approach was also effective in solving long-standing problems with the business we struggled to fix.

One year following the project, our project ROI easily exceeded $300,000.”

Strategic Planning Project Following a Business Succession to The Third Generation Business Owners

Co-Owner, Specialty Contractor - Filling Station Construction & Service
Bossier City, LA

“Jim Talerico has been extremely helpful and accommodating throughout our consulting project.

I would recommend him to any small business looking to optimize profits and systems.

I agree with the above comments by my partners and also appreciate Jim’s management approach both with our employees and in helping us position our company for continued success in the future.

I, moreover, believe that my experience working with Jim helped me further improve my management skills.”

Strategic Planning Project Following a Business Succession to The Third Generation Business Owners

Co-Owner, Specialty Contractor - Filling Station Construction & Service
Bossier City, LA

“We decided to seek Jim Talerico’s counsel to understand roughly what our business would be valued at, explore ways to boost profitability, finalize several succession planning decisions, and arrive at a decision as to whether we need to upgrade our existing financial software.

During the last week or so, we have accomplished these objectives to my satisfaction.”

Business Valuation / Business Value Acceleration Project

Owner, Job Shop Manufacturer

Nazareth, PA

“I recently purchased the exhibit design company I had been working at for many years.

I bought the company because I knew it had incredible potential, but I didn't know how to get there.

With Jim Talerico’s guidance I now have the tools and confidence I need to grow the business in the future.”

Strategic Planning Project Following A Management Buyout (MBO)

Owner, Exhibit Design Company / Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
Boise, ID

“Prior to the business advice we received from you and your company, our business suffered from cash flow problems, inconsistent estimating practices, non-existent cost controls and, subsequently, low profitability.

Solutions you offered included:

• Assistance securing more favorable bank loan financing;
• Development of a better cash management system, as well as assistance improving our accounts receivables;
• The creation of more accurate estimating practices enabling us to calculate our anticipated profits when pricing our products and services; and
• Improved systems, procedures & controls over our costs — including a job costing system, so that we could more easily ascertain our “actual” profits as compared to our “estimated” profits.

During our consulting project, moreover, numerous other practical, common-sense business ideas and practices were introduced that helped us get through a difficult time financially and allowed me to realize my goal of selling my business.”

Making A Business Ready, Attractive, and Transferrable to a Strategic Buyer

Owner, Commercial Sign Company

Sikeston, MO

“Thank you for your efforts in listing one of our business locations for sale last month.

We feel that you presented your company and services well, that you did a good job reviewing “the process,” that you were knowledgeable about how our business is typically valued, that you were attentive to our needs, and that you worked in our best interests & in a timely manner in presenting this opportunity to prospective buyers.

We look forward to selling this business at what we consider a fair price and a significant investment return to our group.”

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Owner, Tire Outlet Center

Denton, TX