OUR LATEST INSIGHTS

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 / 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ian Nairn / July 19, 2023

niponneil – Golf Course Savings

IS YOUR GOLF BUSINESS BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

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.

Ian Nairn / July 12, 2023

gmoulton – Snowflake, Arizona

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?

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.

Ian Nairn / July 7, 2023

kcarpenter – Portland, Oregon

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.

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.

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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.

Ian Nairn / June 29, 2023

azaveri – Plano, Texas

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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.

Ian Nairn / June 29, 2023

kposkey – Tulsa, Oklahoma

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.

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.

Ian Nairn / June 19, 2023

krowell – Burleson, Texas

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.

OUR LATEST INSIGHTS

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.

niponneil – Professional Services Savings

IS YOUR FIRM BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

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:

Schooley Mitchell:

Client A:

Schooley Mitchell's Solution:

Annual Savings:

44.4%

SHIPPING

55.5%

INTERNET

29%

VOICE

32.8%

SHREDDING

Explore Our Services

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Strategic-Partner

Michael Neil

Strategic-Partner

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niponneil – Retail Suppliers Savings

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

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

Data
(On top of additional telecom savings!)