Improving Your Company's Operation from Within
Robert H. Strickland Associates is a comprehensive business enhancement services outsource. We help startups, existing large and small companies, or anyone buying, selling, or franchising a business in the following areas.
Strategic and Business Planning
Graphics Design and Layout
Business Process / Task Analysis
Courseware Design and Training
Workflow Charting and Development
Office Organization / Reorganization
Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
Advertising and Marketing Strategies
Skilled at group dynamics, Robert H. Strickland Associates works with all levels of management and staff. We enjoy participating with company personnel in planning and developing complete, accurate, and reliable operations manuals, training and reference guides, and advertising and marketing materials. Robert H. Strickland Associates is a professional organization with a solid reputation. We respect and maintain strict client confidentiality. Click to see and print our Business Enhancement Services brochure.
Note: Our services do not substitute for legal, financial, and accounting services.
Bob Strickland has been analyzing business processes and writing professionally for over 25 years. As a manager of a wholesale office, he personally developed all educational and technical documentation to support a national sales staff. A graduate microbiologist, he was a partner in a scientific consultation company that provided product research, formulation, writing, and marketing assistance to client companies. He has written six books on a variety of subjects and has been a contributing writer for six periodicals. Click here to see Bob's resume.
Sue Strickland has been analyzing business processes and writing professionally for over 33 years. As a manager/supervisor of a large townhome cooperative, she personally handled all marketing, personnel, budget, and daily operations. She spent over 10 years with Bernstein/Rein Advertising, serving as account executive, traffic manager, production artist, copywriter, and media buyer. She was a partner in an advertising and marketing firm, handling all phases of the operation, including development of comprehensive marketing plans, operations manuals, employee training manuals, and audiovisual presentations (including animation) for client companies. Click here to see Sue's resume.
STARTUPS
If starting a business is your dream, you need a strategic plan to chart your course. We help you brainstorm your concept, develop strategic and marketing plans, and create your company's operational documents as we go. We organize an office workflow from scratch or reorganize an existing one to function more efficiently. If you are seeking financing, we work with your attorney and accountant to create a formal business plan. Click here to see and print a Startup Hot Sheet.
BUYING AN EXISTING BUSINESS
Before you buy a business, make sure it has complete operational documents. If not, make the seller provide you with these documents as a condition of sale. We edit and update existing documents or create them from scratch -- at your request. Click here to see and print a Buying an Existing Business Hot Sheet.
STRENGTHENING YOUR BUSINESS
Do you give your employees the training, documents, and authority to get a job done? Do you know how to gather and use information, market your business, and adapt to change quickly? We help you identify policies and procedures that weaken your operation and assist in implementing a system of strong ones. Click here to see and print a Strengthening Your Business Hot Sheet.
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
If your business is not growing as expected, several factors may have become obstacles to growth. We can help you eliminate factors resulting from poor planning, unclear procedures, or inadequate marketing skills. Click here to see and print a Growing Your Business Hot Sheet.
OFFERING FRANCHISES
Before you can enjoy the advantages of franchising your business, your "flagship" operation must be efficient to the point of perfection. Franchisees require a marketing plan and promotional items, as well as training and operational documents. We assist you in assessing your needs and documenting your operation before you offer franchises. Click here to see and print an Offering Franchises Hot Sheet.
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Even certified third-party appraisals may not reveal operational problems that are not directly related to financial data. Businesses that provide to prospective buyers clearly-documented operating procedures bring a higher price on the market. We help you discover operational deficiencies that an appraisal is not designed to find and assist you in clearing up these problems before they devalue your business. Click here to see and print a Selling Your Business Hot Sheet.
TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS WRITING
Robert H. Strickland Associates helps your company -- large or small -- in the research, writing, testing, utilization, and revision of a variety of internal and external communications. These include user guides, reference manuals, training materials, logos, brochures, technical product sheets, etc. Our office maintains the latest computer systems with appropriate software to achieve our objectives. Click here to see and print our Professional Communications brochure.
We have long-term experience in operating systems, such as Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP, as well as IBM and DEC mainframe protocols. Software applications include Word, FrameMaker, Pagemaker, Adobe Acrobat (to generate PDF files), and Calera Wordscan. Graphics packages include PowerPoint, Visio, Paintbrush, iPhoto Plus, Paintshop Pro, Corel, SnagIt, VIP (Video Capture), and Cadence. We also develop HTML-based web pages for internet and intranet.
Samples: We do not publish proprietary information written for our clients. However, you may click the first two links below to see and print modified samples of our technical writing.
Customized Software User/Reference Manual
Simple Program Overview
Secure Client Site (Click to Access Work in Progress)
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING ASSISTANCE
Robert H. Strickland Associates provides marketing and advertising assistance from the preparation of the simplest brochure to an entire program for your company's identification in the marketplace. These services include, but are not limited to, the development of logos, brochures, technical product sheets, etc., and research and development regarding branding. We develop manuals, scripts, and slide sets for employee training, sales training, and sales presentations.
SELECTED CLIENTS
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Robert H. Strickland Associates P. O. Box 1388 Everett, Washington 98206 Phone / Fax: 425-258-4061 Mobile: 425-876-2139 / 2158 Email: mail@roberthstrickland.com