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Ian Nairn / August 8, 2023

gcrusnell – Newmarket, Ontario

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Newmarket, Ontario

Greg Rusnell

Strategic-Partner
Office: 416-814-3491

Catherine Rusnell

Strategic-Partner
Office: 416-814-3496

Office Information

466 Dover Cres Newmarket, Ontario – L3Y 6C7
416-814-3491
schooleymitchellgcrusnell

Circle of Care

"I was delighted when you presented your findings, showing that Schooley Mitchell had identified almost 25% in savings on our wireless services. This will allow us to relocate funds within our budget and will have a significant positive impact on our operations."

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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.







    Ian Nairn / July 21, 2023

    niponneil – Professional Services Savings

    IS YOUR FIRM 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 – providing professional solutions to your clients’ business and advisory needs.

    At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent. Our consultants don’t accept kickbacks or incentives from service providers, and our process is completely risk-free. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to generate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact. If we can’t deliver on savings, we don’t get paid.

    CONTACT US TODAY

    Savings Delivered

    Legal Practice

    53%

    Telecom Expenses

    Accounting Practice

    $44k

    Payment Processing, Telecom, eSignature & Shredding

    Litigation Attorney

    36%

    Small Package Shipping Expenses

    Accounting Practice

    70%

    Merchant Services 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.

    Merchant Services

    Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

    A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

    Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

    How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

    Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

    This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

    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.

    Case Study

    The Client:

    • Signs a Service Agreement that covers our business terms
    • Provides us with bills, or online access to their accounts, so we can establish a baseline of their current rate structure
    • Signs a letter of agency, so we can negotiate with their current vendors
    • Describes their current processing environment

    Schooley Mitchell:

    • Uses our benchmarking data to research options nad negotiates better pricing for the client
    • Requests, reviews, and validates competitive quotes from other processors
    • Negotiates with the current vendor for a re-rate
    • Compiles our research and recommendations into a Value Report
    • Assists with the cancellation of services if needed
    • Assists with compliance standards
    • Implements pricing and changes
    • Confirms the new price 30 days after implementation

    Client A:

    An attorneys office, with an average annual revenue between $1 to $5 million. Their pain points included:

    • Very poor service experience from incumbent phone system provider left them without phones for multiple employees with no clear path forward to close gap
    • Concerned costs for overnight document shipping were out of line with no ability to compare to the broader market
    • Limited time to investigate phone providers and shipping costs and no market data to use while negotiating

    Client A sought Schooley Mitchell’s marketplace intelligence and expertise to assist with a phone transition and to save money across essential services.

    Schooley Mitchell's Solution:

    • Reduced shipping, data/internet, and waste removal costs with no vendor change
    • Coordinated transition of phone system to a modern platform, added needed phone, and reduced phone system spend

    Annual Savings:

    44.4%

    SHIPPING

    55.5%

    INTERNET

    29%

    VOICE

    32.8%

    SHREDDING

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    Larry Nipon

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 518-851-1706

    Michael Neil

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 215-610-6200

    Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

    Ian Nairn / July 21, 2023

    niponneil – Retail Suppliers Savings

    IS YOUR RETAIL OR SUPPLY BUSINESS PAYING TOO MUCH FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES?

    Your team has more important things to do than to conduct a thorough audit and renegotiation of your business expenses; but that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best.

    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.

    CONTACT US TODAY

    Savings Delivered

    Boating & Fishing Supplies Retailer

    40%

    Merchant Services

    Hockey Equipment Retailer

    75%

    Waste

    Paper & Cleaning Products Supplier

    68%

    Data
    (On top of additional telecom savings!)

    Seafood Retailer & Wholesale Distributor

    43%

    Shipping

    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.

    Merchant Services

    Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

    A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

    Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

    How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

    Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

    This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

    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.

    Compressed Gases

    Do you think your compressed gases expenses are written in stone?

    Commodity markets can be complex and confusing, making it difficult for business owners and managers to navigate.

    Are you certain there are no billing errors in your invoices?

    There are opportunities to optimize pricing structures and recover billing errors.

    Are you receiving all tax benefits available to you?

    Your business might be missing out on significant savings opportunities.

    The Quilted Crow

    “Thanks to the Schooley Mitchell analysis and the recommendations from, our credit card fees were reduced by 44%, which exceeded my expectations. In addition, a reduction of approximately 30% was found on my telecom services by modifying and simplifying the plan. The cost savings and improved service is very significant to me, and I’m very happy with the results.”

    Ripley Shirt Company

    “I feel that Schooley Mitchell had our best interest in mind on all the work they did for us. They simply found options that made the most sense for our business - no pressure to change vendors or to accept any recommendation. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a fair and thorough review of their services.”

    JT’s Liquor

    “Schooley Mitchell improved our telecom savings by 23.5% and I was credited $1200 because they found an opportunity on our billing by finding three televisions being billed that were never in use. In addition, they were able to lock in my pricing for 3 years, which is a big deal.”

    Schooley Mitchell Retail Clients

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    Larry Nipon

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 518-851-1706

    Michael Neil

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 215-610-6200

    Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

    Ian Nairn / July 19, 2023

    jlichtenberg – Big Change Consulting

    Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Big Change Consulting clients

    Your organization is always looking for new ways to save money and create new revenue streams, without making cuts to your staff or programs. Big Change Consulting has partnered with Schooley Mitchell to help reduce your operating expenses. On average, we deliver savings of 28% for our clients.

    The best part? Our services are completely self-funded from a portion of the savings we achieve. Meaning, if we don’t find any savings, there is no cost to you.

    CONTACT US TODAY

    Explore Our Services

    Jim Lichtenberg

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 740-919-0782Mobile: 614-400-4067

    Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call








      Ian Nairn / July 19, 2023

      niponneil – Golf Course Savings

      IS YOUR GOLF BUSINESS 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 – manufacturing quality products.

      At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent. Our consultants don’t accept kickbacks or incentives from service providers, and our process is completely risk-free. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to generate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact. If we can’t deliver on savings, we don’t get paid.

      CONTACT US TODAY

      Savings Delivered

      Multi-Location Golf Course

      $49k

      Waste Disposal Savings

      Indoor Golf Simulator

      $21k

      Merchant Services Savings

      Golf & Country Club

      48%

      Waste, Telecom & Merchant Services Savings

      Golf Course

      $26k

      Merchant Services Savings

      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.

      Merchant Services

      Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

      A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

      Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

      How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

      Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

      This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

      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.

      Explore Our Services

      Larry Nipon

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 518-851-1706

      Michael Neil

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 215-610-6200

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

      Ian Nairn / July 12, 2023

      gmoulton – Snowflake, Arizona

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Snowflake, Arizona

      Gary Moulton

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 928-320-4950

      Office Information

      PO BOX 1312 Snowflake, Arizona – 85937
      928-320-4950
      schooleymitchellgmoulton

      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 / July 11, 2023

        niponneil – Manufacturing Savings

        IS YOUR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS 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 – manufacturing quality products.

        At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent. Our consultants don’t accept kickbacks or incentives from service providers, and our process is completely risk-free. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to generate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact. If we can’t deliver on savings, we don’t get paid.

        CONTACT US TODAY

        Savings Delivered

        Security Systems Manufacturer

        $76k

        Shipping Expenses

        Custom Sign Manufacturer

        $21k

        Telecom Savings - Plus $7k found later during post-audit

        HVAC Systems Manufacturer

        40%

        Waste Expenses

        Hazardous Waste Containment Manufacturer

        $120k

        Annual Merchant Service Expenses

        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.

        Merchant Services

        Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

        A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

        Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

        How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

        Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

        This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

        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.

        Compressed Gases

        Do you think your compressed gases expenses are written in stone?

        Commodity markets can be complex and confusing, making it difficult for business owners and managers to navigate.

        Are you certain there are no billing errors in your invoices?

        There are opportunities to optimize pricing structures and recover billing errors.

        Are you receiving all tax benefits available to you?

        Your business might be missing out on significant savings opportunities.

        Explore Our Services

        Larry Nipon

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 518-851-1706

        Michael Neil

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 215-610-6200

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

        Ian Nairn / July 7, 2023

        kcarpenter – Portland, Oregon

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Portland, Oregon

        Katie Carpenter

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 503-505-7599

        Office Information

        8795 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd #1004 Portland, Oregon – 97062
        503-505-7599
        schooleymitchell_carpenter

        My Expertise

        I am a problem solver and I am here to help you manage your expenses. With over 20 years of experience in the IT and IT services industry, I am a seasoned executive and a certified public accountant (CPA) with a passion for delivering value to businesses of all sizes and sectors. I have a proven track record of driving operational excellence and creating innovative solutions for my clients.

        As a Strategic-Partner at Schooley Mitchell, I leverage my expertise in business optimization, software as a service (SaaS), and accounting to provide objective and unbiased advice to clients on how to reduce their expenses and improve their efficiency in various services, such as telecommunications, merchant services, waste, and shipping. I understand your need to focus on your core business function, and my mission is to help you do just that while knowing that your systems are fully optimized and any wasted money is recovered. I enjoy partnering with clients to understand your needs, challenges, and goals, and to deliver customized and cost-effective solutions that exceed your expectations.

        Paying Too Much For Your Business Services?

        You save MONEY without sacrificing service

        Our model is risk-free, and our only compensation is a share of the savings we identify for you – money you are already spending with vendors. We realize these savings by implementing cost-effective solutions and cost-recovery measures for you.

        You save TIME without increasing your payroll

        We augment the efforts of your existing staff without adding payroll costs. There are no other fees for our service except for a share of the recovered money.

        You benefit from our KNOWLEDGE and experience

        As the largest independent cost reduction consulting company in North America, we have extensive research and analysis capabilities. Our growing network of cost reduction professionals, and our specialized analysis tools and databases, means our expertise is second-to-none.

        You gain a sense of SECURITY through our objectivity

        We are completely objective in assessing your current and future business needs, with no ties to any service provider. You can be confident you are getting the best advice to help you make the right decisions.

        Numbers Speak

        We have produced over
        billion
        in documented savings for more than
        clients
        across North America.

        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 / June 29, 2023

          azaveri – Plano, Texas

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Plano, Texas

          Aari Zaveri

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 469-991-1007

          Office Information

          7624 Twelve Oaks Circle Plano, Texas – 75025
          469-991-1007
          schooleymitchellazaveri

          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 / June 29, 2023

            kposkey – Tulsa, Oklahoma

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Tulsa, Oklahoma

            Ken Poskey

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 918-771-0489

            Office Information

            2943 N Front Road Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74015
            918-771-0489
            schooleymitchellkposkey

            Meet the Team

            Bryan Day

            Business Optimization Specialist
            Office: 918-771-0489

            About Me

            As a seasoned professional with 35 years of accounting and finance experience, I am here to help businesses of all sizes optimize their expenses. With a proven track record of effective planning, accounting, management, and business development in several industries, I have experience that gives me a deep understanding of the day-to-day challenges businesses face when trying to perform their core function. As costs continue to increase, I felt it was important to join an organization that fights against inflated bills and monitors several industries to ensure that fair rates are paid by their clients.

            My family is my rock in this venture. They keep me focused on my goal of helping people. We spend time traveling, fishing and serving our community through our church and other community groups. Please join me in my effort and allow me to serve you by analyzing your expenses and rest easy knowing that your systems are fully optimized, and any wasted money will be recovered.

            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.