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Up to date, high-level business information that is relevant to our clients and contacts, helping keep up to date on the ver-changing business world of today.

Ian Nairn / January 20, 2025

mcardenas – Senior Living Savings

ARE YOUR HOMES BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

Your team has more important things to do than conducting thorough audits of your expenses. Thankfully, that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best; caring for those who really need you.

At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent of any vendors. Our consultants receive no incentives or bonuses from services providers. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to negotiate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact; if we don’t deliver savings, we don’t get paid.

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Savings Delivered

Multi-Location Retirement Community

$1,200,000

Waste Expenses

In-Home Care-Giving

89%

Telecom Expense Savings

Senior Living Center

$42,000

Waste Disposal Fees

Nonprofit Long-Term Care Home

64%

Reduction in Waste Fees

Waste

How predictable is your waste every month?

Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

Facility Supplies

Are you over or undersupplied?

We audit your invoices to ensure optimal delivery schedules.

Are you splitting hairs with multiple vendors?

We look at all supplies invoices, across all vendors, to make sure everything you need is being ordered, delivered, and replenished effectively.

Do you require specific product quality or other specifications?

Schooley Mitchell helps you find the solutions that bet fit your business.

Telecom

Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

Shipping

Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?

Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.

Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?

Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.

Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?

Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.

Uniforms & Linens

Do you rent or purchase uniforms?

With no inventorial upfront costs and easier access to replacements/repairs, renting from a reliable source has become a preferred option to purchasing outright.

Does your uniform rental policy properly account for employee damage and loss?

Loss and damage charges include the purchase of a new garment at full retail price on top of the associated setup, name tag, logo fees, and sometimes replacement charges, depending on your rental agreement.

Are your laundering and delivery schedules optimized?

Without the correct cadence, your business could be overspending or not receiving what it needs to operate efficiently.

Miguel Cardenas

Optimization Specialist
Office: 519-904-5577

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







    badmin / January 15, 2025

    droman – Barrington Hills, Illinois

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Barrington Hills, Illinois

    David Roman

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 224-223-7701

    Office Information

    160K Bateman Rd. Barrington Hills, Illinois – 60010
    224-223-7701
    schooleymitchelldroman

    Contact Us

    When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

    Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







      Ian Nairn / January 10, 2025

      rbowles – Key Insights

      ROBYN BOWLES'

      FINANCIAL INSIGHTS AND TRENDS

      Financial Insights and Trends
      Merchant Services

      Fee Increases

      We continue to see various processing fees (Card Network Fee and Markup Fee) increasing as processors adjust for inflation.

      In addition, twice a year – in April and October – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx (the card networks) release updates to their programs and fee structures (usually an increase). This is the Interchange Fee that you see below in the graphic.

      Addressing these increasing costs is not a one-size-fits-all. Solutions can include changing providers, adopting new technology and adjusting fee structures based on transaction volumes.

      Businesses should be aware of the various cost increases associated with merchant services and the options for reducing these costs.

      More integration options

      We continue to see the development of more software integration options for businesses who utilize both merchant services and ERP systems. Some of the newer integration options include ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage and NetSuite. Integrations offer a great opportunity to find savings in merchant services fees as it opens up more processing options.

      Businesses should explore software integrations as a way to decrease costs and increase the efficiency of their internal processes.

      Mobile Wallets and Contactless Payments

      With the growing popularity of ApplePay and Google Wallet, more consumers are paying with their smartphones for transactions both in-store and online. These options are very popular with the Millennial and Gen Z generations who prefer the convenience and speed of digital payments.

      As the graph below indicates, the popularity of digital wallets will continue to increase.

      Businesses should consider the addition of digital wallets to their merchant services options.

      Please feel free to share this update directly with your clients. If you are interested in white labeling this monthly content with your own branding, please reach out (by replying to this email).

      Schooley Mitchell offers expertise in reducing the cost of merchant services, the integration of various ERP systems and the introduction of digital wallets.

      If you have any feedback on this newsletter or would like to discuss the topic further, let’s meet:https://calendly.com/robyn-bowles/meeting_with_robyn

      ® SCHOOLEY MITCHELL 2025

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      Merchant Services
      Small Package Shipping
      Telecom
      Waste
      e-Signature

      Robyn S. Bowles

      Business Optimization Specialist
      Office: 480-801-9070

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

      Ian Nairn / January 7, 2025

      kharpelund – About

      WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU GROW

      At Schooley Mitchell, we are passionate about finding solutions that save your business time and money. We are confident in our ability to help reach your financial bottom line. Our fees are self-funded by a portion of the savings we uncover – no savings, no charge to you. Your success is our success!

      Numbers speak volumes: Over the past years, we have assisted more than clients in lowering their expenses, with an average reduction of .

      To get in contact with Keith, please fill out the following:

      Keith Harpelund

      Strategic-Partner






        What We Consult On

        Getting Started is Easy!

        Step 1

        Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

        First, you provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

        Sign our Letter of Agency & Service Agreement

        You also sign a letter of agency so we can negotiate with your current vendors, because chances are you’re not looking to switch. You also sign our service agreement which covers our business terms.

        Step 2

        We do the Analysis & Negotiating.

        This is where we use our benchmarking data to research options and negotiate better deals for you.

        Set Up a Call to Introduce Our Specialist

        We don't need much from you during this step, just a quick call to introduce our specialist who is doing the work.

        Step 3

        We Share Our Recommendations

        Then we share our recommendations with you. You choose what to implement and we take it from there.

        What Our Clients Say

        “The savings he found for telecom were the equivalent of us getting 60 new donors – and it only took me a couple hours of my time to make that happen. Two hours for 60 donors? I’d do that again in a second.”

        Lee Behensky

        Quantum Leap Farm

        “Out of curiosity, I contacted former colleagues to ask what pricing they could provide, and to my astonishment, they were only able to provide pricing half as good as what Amanda and Schooley Mitchell could provide. This proved to me that Schooley Mitchell has built very strong relationships and has remarkable buying power.”

        Wayne Fredin

        Community Options

        “For Waste Removal, Schooley Mitchell presented some local options where we could make a switch from our current provider and save 80%! Those are savings we did not realize were available and Schooley Mitchell did a great job laying out the implementation process”

        Amy Eagle

        AJ Asphalt and Concrete

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        badmin / December 24, 2024

        cdougherty – Clarkston, Michigan

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Clarkston, Michigan

        Chris Dougherty

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 248-274-6701

        Office Information

        10330 Durham RD Clarkston, Michigan – 48348
        248-274-6701
        schooleymitchellcdougherty

        Clients

        Contact Us

        When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

        Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







          badmin / December 24, 2024

          shamilton – Palm Desert, California

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Palm Desert, California

          Steve Hamilton

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 760-469-4747

          Office Information

          78206 Varner Road, Ste D. #2018 Palm Desert, California – 92211
          760-469-4747
          schooleymitchellshamilton

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          When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

          Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







            badmin / December 24, 2024

            cmora – Houston, Texas

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Houston, Texas

            Cynthia Mora

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 832-660-9545

            Office Information

            2834 McCulloch Cir Houston, Texas – 77056
            832-660-9545
            schooleymitchellcmora

            Contact Us

            When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

            Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







              Ian Nairn / December 20, 2024

              kcrockett – Senior Living Savings

              I’ve been fortunate enough to meet even a great-great grandparent. My grandparents have had a major impact on my life. Whether it was the watermelon eating contests, instilling work ethic, their care, their stories, the smiles on their faces when I ate everything they cooked, or just the time together. They are some of my fondest, most cherished memories.

              For as long as I can remember, I have appreciated and benefited from the experience of spending quality time with older generations.

              I say all of this because I feel like I can give back to the senior community by helping providers. Providers are facing a limitless number of challenges with a taxed and stressed workforce, a swelling market of needs, and never before seen rising costs.

              If I can help reduce costs without sacrificing services, providers can focus on other critical parts of their budget, such as staff wages, employee appreciation funds, or healthcare benefits, the positive effect of which trickles down to their residents. Or the savings we find might allow for that capital project to get funded or completed, or that new medical device or technology that provides enrichment for a resident. That would be truly awesome.

              We at Schooley Mitchell have worked with many providers to do just that and I’d love the opportunity to do the same for your community.

              CONTACT US TODAY

              What We Do

              Sit down consultation to partner together and identify potential key areas for savings.

              We work in your behalf to negotiate fair market value rates

              Ongoing monitoring and support of your bills to make sure services match the prices

              No risk to you, we only earn money if you save money

              The Jordan Center

              "(Schooley Mitchell) has saved us tens of thousands of dollars over time on telecom. They have started optimizing waste costs for us, including dumpsters, shredding and medical waste. They saved us tens of thousands of dollars of dollars more in the waste cost segment. They have also optimized our television costs, and are keeping our TV vendor in line."

              Cedar Creek Manor

              "Our waste bill will show an increase of about 11% year after year. After five years, were paying almost double compared to our initial contracted price was . . . (Schooley Mitchell) managed to find a reduction of our cost by 58.66%."

              Keith Crockett

              Business Optimization Specialist
              Office: 720-799-8311

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                badmin / December 17, 2024

                fwashington – Aurora, Colorado

                COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                Aurora, Colorado

                Floyd Washington

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 720-994-7710

                Office Information

                22 S Quantock St Aurora, Colorado – 80018
                720-994-7710

                Contact Us

                When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

                Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







                  badmin / December 17, 2024

                  bharbold – Whiteford, Maryland

                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  Whiteford, Maryland

                  Brandon Harbold

                  Strategic-Partner
                  Office: 443-987-1052

                  Office Information

                  1443 Rock Spring Road Bel Air, Maryland – 21014
                  443-987-1052
                  schooleymitchellbharbold

                  Contact Us

                  When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

                  Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.