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Ian Nairn / August 24, 2023

aliao – San Ramon, California

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

San Ramon, California

Allen Liao

Optimization Specialist
Office: 925-964-9888

Office Information

2710 Crow Canyon Rd., #1014 San Ramon, California – 94583
925-964-9888

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 / 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

    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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    Clients

    Proud Member

    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 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

      Explore Our Services

      Telecom
      Merchant Services
      Small Package Shipping
      Waste
      Electronic Logging Devices
      Compressed Gases
      Fuel
      Facility Supplies
      Less Than Truckload
      Software as a Service
      Uniforms & Linens
      office supplies logo
      Office Supplies
      packaging logo
      Packaging Supplies
      breakroom supplies logo
      Breakroom Supplies
      shipping supplies logo
      Shipping Supplies
      electricity logo
      Electricity
      natural gas logo
      Natural Gas
      water sewage logo
      Water & Sewage
      fica logo
      FICA

      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

      Explore Our Services

      Telecom
      Merchant Services
      Small Package Shipping
      Waste
      Electronic Logging Devices
      Compressed Gases
      Fuel
      Facility Supplies
      Less Than Truckload
      Software as a Service
      Uniforms & Linens
      office supplies logo
      Office Supplies
      packaging logo
      Packaging Supplies
      breakroom supplies logo
      Breakroom Supplies
      shipping supplies logo
      Shipping Supplies
      electricity logo
      Electricity
      natural gas logo
      Natural Gas
      water sewage logo
      Water & Sewage
      fica logo
      FICA

      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

      Telecom
      Merchant Services
      Small Package Shipping
      Waste
      Electronic Logging Devices
      Compressed Gases
      Fuel
      Facility Supplies
      Less Than Truckload
      Software as a Service
      Uniforms & Linens
      office supplies logo
      Office Supplies
      packaging logo
      Packaging Supplies
      breakroom supplies logo
      Breakroom Supplies
      shipping supplies logo
      Shipping Supplies
      electricity logo
      Electricity
      natural gas logo
      Natural Gas
      water sewage logo
      Water & Sewage
      fica logo
      FICA

      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

        Telecom
        Merchant Services
        Small Package Shipping
        Waste
        Electronic Logging Devices
        Compressed Gases
        Fuel
        Facility Supplies
        Less Than Truckload
        Software as a Service
        Uniforms & Linens
        office supplies logo
        Office Supplies
        packaging logo
        Packaging Supplies
        breakroom supplies logo
        Breakroom Supplies
        shipping supplies logo
        Shipping Supplies
        electricity logo
        Electricity
        natural gas logo
        Natural Gas
        water sewage logo
        Water & Sewage
        fica logo
        FICA

        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

        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.







          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

          Telecom
          Merchant Services
          Small Package Shipping
          Waste
          Electronic Logging Devices
          Compressed Gases
          Fuel
          Facility Supplies
          Less Than Truckload
          Software as a Service
          Uniforms & Linens
          office supplies logo
          Office Supplies
          packaging logo
          Packaging Supplies
          breakroom supplies logo
          Breakroom Supplies
          shipping supplies logo
          Shipping Supplies
          electricity logo
          Electricity
          natural gas logo
          Natural Gas
          water sewage logo
          Water & Sewage
          fica logo
          FICA

          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

            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.